The Salt of the Earth - Desalination in Australia: Technologies, Impacts, and Future Prospects
Offered By: Australian Water School via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the world of desalination in this 56-minute webinar from the Australian Water School. Learn about the 'Big Six' desalination plants in Australia, focusing on case studies from Perth and Melbourne. Discover emerging technologies reducing power costs, the impact of climate change on market growth, and industry efforts to minimize environmental footprints. Examine the installation of large-scale desalination plants during the millennium drought and evaluate their long-term value. Gain insights into innovative technologies, the hydrogen economy, and water pricing. Participate in Q&A sessions and learn about future training opportunities in water management and desalination.
Syllabus
- Presenter intros | Polls
- 'Big Six' Desalination Plants- Australia
- Perth desal case study
- Melbourne desal case study
- Plants under development
- Innovative new technology
- Hydrogen Economy
- Price of water
- Q&A
- Final wrapup and future training
Taught by
Australian Water School
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