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Pressure-Retarded Osmosis

Salinity gradient technology in which osmotic pressure is used to generate electricity.

Salinity gradient technologies using pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) convert the osmotic pressure of saline solutions to hydraulic pressure, which is then used to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Similar to reverse electrodialysis technologies, PRO technologies generate energy from the difference in salt concentration between salt water and freshwater. 

Photo: Logan & Elimelech 2012

Marine Energy Documents Related to Pressure-Retarded Osmosis

Tethys Engineering is a knowledge hub that contains documents and resources about the technical aspects of marine energy development. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Engineering Knowledge Base associated with Pressure-Retarded Osmosis.

Total: 110

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Salinity gradient energy of 109 first-class water systems in Japan Watanabe, K., Akiba, Y., Ishidaira, H. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis, Reverse Electrodialysis Modeling Performance
A general approach of reinforcing hydrogels for salinity-gradient energy harvesting Huang, Y. , Shen, P., Ma, Q. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data Materials, Performance
Osmotic energy-based systems for self-powered sensing Pan, J., Xu, W., Zhang, Y. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Materials, Performance
Construction of cellulose 3D network composite membrane supported by hydroxylated boron nitride with high surface charge density to achieve high-efficiency osmotic energy harvesting Zhang, R., Wang, Z., Zhao, R. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Materials, Performance
Feasibility and challenges of high-pressure pressure retarded osmosis applications utilizing seawater and hypersaline water sources Lee, J., Shin, Y., J.C Bose University of Science and Technology Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Performance
PRO and SWRO experimental synergy: a renewable nexus in the Caribbean Cala, A., Marchena, R., Maturana, A. Presentation Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data
Role of permeability coefficients in salinity gradient energy generation by PRO systems with spiral wound membrane modules Ruiz-García, A., Tadeo, F., Nuez, I. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Materials, Performance
Harvesting Blue Energy Based on Salinity and Temperature Gradient: Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities Rastgar, M., Moradi, K., Burroughs, C. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Materials, Performance
Assessment of Current Blue Energy Technologies and Their Potential Applications on Romanian Water Resources Radu, V., Ivanov, A., Vijdea, A. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis, Reverse Electrodialysis
Hybrid solar photovoltaic and salinity-gradient based osmotic energy conversion system with synergistic performance enhancement Ren, Q., Hu, H., Zeng, Q. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data, Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
A multi-objective honey badger approach for energy efficiency enhancement of the hybrid pressure retarded osmosis and photovoltaic thermal system Chen, Y., Feng, G., Chen, H. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
Sebou Estuary (Morocco) - A Potential Site for deployment of Pressure Retarded Osmosis convertor for salinity gradient power Production Haddout, S., Hoguane, A., Priya, K. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling
Industrial scale thin-film composite membrane modules for salinity-gradient energy harvesting through pressure retarded osmosis Low, J., Zhang, J., Li, W. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Field Data, Lab Data Materials, Performance
A novel spiral wound module design for harvesting salinity gradient energy using pressure retarded osmosis Abdelkader, B., Navas, D., Sharqawy, M. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling
Towards cost-effective osmotic power harnessing: Mass exchanger network synthesis for multi-stream pressure-retarded osmosis systems Xu, J., Liang, Y., Luo, X. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Performance, Substructure
Enhanced salinity gradient energy harvesting with oppositely charged bacterial cellulose-based composite membranes Sheng, N., Zhang, M., Song, Q. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data Materials, Performance, Structural
Challenges Facing Pressure Retarded Osmosis Commercialization: A Short Review Abdelkader, B., Sharqawy, M. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Salinity-gradient power harvesting using osmotic energy conversion with designed interfacial nanostructures under thermal modulation Ren, Q., Cui, Q., Chen, K. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data Performance, Structural
Feasibility of using pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) to replace diesel in Bella Coola British Columbia Owen, J. Thesis Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis
Study of Pressure Retarded Osmosis Process in Hollow Fiber Membrane: Cylindrical Model for Description of Energy Production Nagy, E., Ibrar, I., Braytee, A. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Performance, Structural
Advancing osmotic power generation by covalent organic framework monolayer Yang, J. , Tu, B., Zhang, G. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Materials, Performance
Membrane-based indirect power generation technologies for harvesting salinity gradient energy - A review Jiao, Y., Song, L., Zhou, C. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis, Reverse Electrodialysis Hybrid Devices, Performance
Similarity principle based multi-physical parameter unification and comparison in salinity-gradient osmotic energy conversion Ren, Q., Zhu, H., Chen, K. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Performance, Structural
Rational design of high power density “Blue Energy Harvester” pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) membranes using artificial intelligence-based modeling and optimization Rath, R., Dutta, D., Kamesh, R. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Performance
Clean energy from salinity gradients using pressure retarded osmosis and reverse electrodialysis: A review Sharma, M., Das, P., Chakraborty, A. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis, Reverse Electrodialysis Performance
Membranes for blue energy conversion by pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) Buonomenna, M. Book Chapter Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis
Temperature effects on salinity gradient energy harvesting and utilized membrane properties – Experimental and numerical investigation Abdelkader, B., Sharqawy, M. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Pressure Retarded Osmosis Power Units Modelling for Power Flow Analysis of Electric Distribution Networks Llamas-Rivas, M., Pizano-Martinez, A., Fuerte-Esquivel, C. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Grid Integration
Modeling and Optimization of Membrane Process for Salinity Gradient Energy Production Song, L. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Performance
Analysis of the Intake Locations of Salinity Gradient Plants Using Hydrodynamic and Membrane Models Salamanca, J., Alvarez-Silva, O., Higgins, A. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Field Data, Modeling Performance
Investigation and evaluation of salinity gradient power in Arvand River estuary using pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) method Elkiaiy, S., Lari, K., Azad, M. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis
Toward scale-up of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) – pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) hybrid system: A case study of a 240 m3/day pilot plant Lee, S., Park, T., Park, Y Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Field Data, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Performance
Optimization of module pressure retarded osmosis membrane for maximum energy extraction Chen, Y., Alanezi, A., Zhou, J. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling, Full Scale Control, Performance
Membrane distillation hybrids for water production and energy efficiency enhancement: A critical review Ghaffour, N., Soukane, S., Lee, J. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Materials, Performance
Modelling and optimization of modular system for power generation from a salinity gradient Altaee, A., Cipolina, A. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Control, Performance
Clean and stable utilization of solar energy by integrating dish solar Stirling engine and salinity gradient technology Lai, X., Yu, M. , Long, R. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Effect of different molecular weight polyethylene glycol on flat sheet cellulose acetate membranes for evaluating power density performance in pressure retarded osmosis study Sharma, M., Mondal, P., Chakraborty, A. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Performance, Structural
Potential and analysis of an osmotic power plant in the Magdalena River using experimental field-data Salamanca, J., Alvarez-Silva, O., Tadeo, F. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Field Data, Full Scale Performance
Impact of membrane orientation on the energy efficiency of dual stage pressure retarded osmosis Altaee, A., Zhou, J., Zaragoza, G. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Materials, Performance
Membrane capacitive deionization-reverse electrodialysis hybrid system for improving energy efficiency of reverse osmosis seawater desalination Choi, J., Oh, Y., Chae, S. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis, Reverse Electrodialysis Lab Data Hybrid Devices, Performance
Investigation of the reduced specific energy consumption of the RO-PRO hybrid system based on temperature-enhanced pressure retarded osmosis Wang, Q., Zhou, Z., Li, J. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Control, Performance
Modeling, simulation and optimization of a pressure retarded osmosis power station Di Michele, F., Felaco, E., Gasser, I. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Control
Marine Renewable Energy Sources for Desalination, Generating Freshwater and Lithium Leijon, J., Anttila, S., Frost, A. Conference Paper Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Materials
Energy efficiency analysis of distillation for thermally regenerative salinity gradient power technologies Brogioli, D., Mantia, F., Yip, N. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
A freestanding graphene oxide membrane for efficiently harvesting salinity gradient power Tong, X., Wang, X., Liu, S. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data, Modeling Materials, Performance
Effect of fouling on performance of pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) and forward osmosis (FO) Nagy, E., Hegedus, I., Tow, E. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data, Modeling Performance
A simulation study with a new performance index for pressure-retarded osmosis processes hybridized with seawater reverse osmosis and membrane distillation Chae, S., Seo, J., Kim, J. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Process economics and operating strategy for the energy-efficient reverse osmosis (EERO) process Chong, T., Krantz, W. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Control
Practical limit of energy production from seawater by full-scale pressure retarded osmosis Kim, M., Kim, S. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Performance
Highly effective organic draw solutions for renewable power generation by closed-loop pressure retarded osmosis Islam, M., Sultana, S., Adhikary, S. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Lab Data, Full Scale Materials, Performance
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