Research Article
Design, Simulation, and Prototype Validation of a Solar-Powered Reverse Osmosis Desalination System for Sustainable Water Production
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361478, author={Kevin George and Rashid Al Sawai and Mohammad Al Ismaeli and Matasam Al Kharusi and Adham Al Hambasi}, title={Design, Simulation, and Prototype Validation of a Solar-Powered Reverse Osmosis Desalination System for Sustainable Water Production}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th MEC Student Research Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, MECSRC 2025, 01 May 2025, Muscat, Oman}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={MECSRC}, year={2026}, month={3}, keywords={solar desalination reverse osmosis photovoltaics sustainable water systems ro membranes python simulation water purification}, doi={10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361478} }- Kevin George
Rashid Al Sawai
Mohammad Al Ismaeli
Matasam Al Kharusi
Adham Al Hambasi
Year: 2026
Design, Simulation, and Prototype Validation of a Solar-Powered Reverse Osmosis Desalination System for Sustainable Water Production
MECSRC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361478
Abstract
This paper presents the design, simulation, and experimental evaluation of a solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) desalination system intended for freshwater production in arid and off-grid regions. The study examines the integration of photovoltaic (PV) energy with an RO filtration module to evaluate desalination efficiency, water quality, and system performance under realistic solar conditions. Python-based simulations were conducted to model solar irradiance, freshwater output, and salinity reduction during summer and winter conditions. A physical prototype was constructed and tested to validate simulation outcomes, showing that the system consistently produced potable water meeting WHO standards. Essential performance indicators including osmotic pressure, PV efficiency, desalination rate, and seasonal output demonstrate the potential of small-scale PV-RO systems for decentralized sustainable water supply. The findings contribute to the practical development of renewable-powered desalination technologies for remote communities.
