Integration of Nuclear Fusion Generators and Water Desalination Facilities to Increase Growth in the Middle East and North Africa
Faculty Sponsor
Peter Tucker, Whitworth University
Research Project Abstract
Water desalination facilities have the potential to provide for the unmet water needs of Middle Eastern and North African countries but are severely limited due to the amount of energy they require to operate. If nuclear fusion power plants could be integrated with desalination plants, the two technologies would provide for each others needs increase growth in countries in this region. Unfortunately, the technology required for nuclear fusion is still a ways off and the Middle East and North Africa cannot currently afford to invest fully in fusion cogeneration facilities.
Session Number
RS8
Location
Robinson 229
Abstract Number
RS8-d
Integration of Nuclear Fusion Generators and Water Desalination Facilities to Increase Growth in the Middle East and North Africa
Robinson 229
Water desalination facilities have the potential to provide for the unmet water needs of Middle Eastern and North African countries but are severely limited due to the amount of energy they require to operate. If nuclear fusion power plants could be integrated with desalination plants, the two technologies would provide for each others needs increase growth in countries in this region. Unfortunately, the technology required for nuclear fusion is still a ways off and the Middle East and North Africa cannot currently afford to invest fully in fusion cogeneration facilities.
