Question

(8 pts) Many Greek islands have no fresh water. As such, they have desalting unit sto produce potable water for their populations. In Patmos, a unit producing 1200 m³/d of

potable water has been installed. A schematic of this unit is shown below: Answer the following questions:A. How many degrees of freedom does the splitter have? (1 pt) B. How many degrees of freedom does the reverse osmosis cell have? (1 pt) C. What is the flow rate of brine that is discharged into the sea? (2 pts) D. What is the flow rate of seawater that is fed to the unit? (2 pts) E. What is the flow rate of the brine recycling stream? (2 pts)

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