Multi-Stage-Flash Desalination Plant with Solar Energy as the Main Energy Source at Lampesdusa Island

Socio principal: Agip Nucleare SpA

Programa: Energy Programmes

Inicio del proyecto: Mon, 02/06/1980

Finalización del proyecto: Wed, 26/10/1983

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For isolated islands in the Mediterranian climate the water supply is very often crucial for the inhabitants and their economic development. The project's aim was to use solar energy for desalination of sea water. Currently the desalination is based on oil as the energy source. The working conditions of concentrating collectors and a multi-stage-flash (MSF) desalination unit should be demonstrated in this project. With the experience gained other desalination projects should follow.