10 Questions
What was the significance of Kennedy's statement about desalination?
It highlighted the potential of desalination to resolve water conflicts.
What is the main difference between thermal and membrane desalination technologies?
Thermal technologies use heat to produce distilled water, while membrane technologies use physical barriers.
Which of the following is NOT a thermal desalination process mentioned in the text?
Electrodialysis (ED)
Which statement is TRUE about the global desalination capacity?
Thermal and membrane technologies each account for about 50% of the global capacity.
What does the term 'brine concentrate' refer to in the context of desalination?
The high-concentration salt water byproduct of the desalination process.
What was the purpose of President Kennedy's statement regarding desalination?
To highlight the importance of ending struggles over water resources.
What is the primary function of thermal desalination technologies?
To heat saline water and collect the condensed vapor to produce pure water.
Which country has the largest number of desalination plants installed worldwide?
United States
What is the approximate split between thermal and membrane technologies in the global desalination capacity?
50% thermal, 50% membrane
Why are both thermal and membrane desalination technologies mentioned in the text, despite having different operational principles?
Because they require significant energy input to operate.
Test your knowledge on the definition and brief history of desalination, a process that removes salts from water. Explore the development of desalination technology over the years and its various applications in municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors.
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