Overview
About the project
The desalination of seawater using reverse osmosis membranes (RO) is an attractive solution to global freshwater scarcity. However, membrane performance is reduced by (bio)fouling. Considering that
- the global production of desalinated seawater by RO is at 65.5 million m3/d
- a membrane single membrane production capacity of 12 m3/d
- an average membrane replacement rate of ~10% to 15% per year due to fouling, then about 825000 membranes go to waste every year worldwide.
Among the fouling types, biofouling –membrane deposition of bacterial cells and subsequent microbial growth– is the most difficult to alleviate.
The Seawater Reverse Osmosis (Swro) Pretreatment Impact on Microbial Growth Potential (Internship) project is offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
- This research will develop a biological-based monitoring system based on microbial and biofilm growth potential to determine the efficiency of filtration pretreatment processes. The idea is to develop and implement a sensitive method to assess the microbial and biofilm growth potential SWRO pretreatment units.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Students can choose their own start and end dates as the program runs across the year
Language
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Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Marine Science Environmental Sciences View 29 other Short Courses in Environmental Sciences in Saudi ArabiaExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions
- Letter of Recommendation from faculty member in field of study
- Valid Passport(with six months validity)
- CV - Summary of your career, qualifications and education.
- Statement of Purpose-Explain your motivation to become a VSRP intern
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months.
This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs for Thuwal
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.