Description in English
The aim of the project is to design, install and commission an experimental forward osmosis (FO) unit as an innovative and effective means of achieving water circularity in industrial plants. Water recovery by osmosis is a passive process, which is associated with a favorable energy balance. Other positive features of FO are resistance to fouling, chemical robustness, high water yields or low operating pressures. Suitable wastewater types for the deployment of FO are characterised by large volumes and low contamination (e.g. from the food industry). The tasks of the project will answer important research and development questions of this progressive technology, in particular a) the areas of applicability, b) the appropriate draw solution, c) the regeneration options for the draw solution.

Key words in English
forward osmosis; industrial wastewater; circular water management; water reuse; draw solution; zero liquid discharge; recovery

TQ03000672

Czech

Miklas Václav, Ing. - principal person responsible
Horňák David, Ing. - fellow researcher
Kalina Jan, Ing. - fellow researcher
Kollmann Marek, Ing. - fellow researcher
Miklasová Marta, Ing. - fellow researcher
Procházková Michaela, Ing. - fellow researcher
Touš Michal, Ing., Ph.D. - fellow researcher

Institute of Process Engineering
- responsible department (29.3.2023 - not assigned)
Institute of Process Engineering
- beneficiary (1.1.2024 - 31.12.2025)

Responsibility: Miklas Václav, Ing.