Title: Optimisation of the coupling of nuclear reactors and desalination systems in Morocco

Authors: Mohammed Tabet, Abderrahim Htet, Amina Marrouni Alami

Addresses: National Centre of Energy Sciences and Nuclear Techniques CNESTEN, BP, 1382 R.P. Rabat, Morocco. ' National Centre of Energy Sciences and Nuclear Techniques CNESTEN, BP 1382 R.P. Rabat, Morocco. ' National Office of Drinking Water, ONEP, 6 Bis Rue Patrice Lumumba, BP Rabat Chella, Rabat, Morocco

Abstract: This study has been undertaken in the framework of IAEA CRP on |Optimisation of the Coupling of Nuclear Reactors and Desalination Systems in Morocco|. Two sites have been selected to host nuclear desalination plants, and different combinations with nuclear reactors have been investigated. Other combinations with fossil fuel plants have been examined for comparison. The results obtained showed the competitiveness of nuclear energy, which could be a solution to supply the region that will suffer from water shortage. On the other hand, this study could help the decision makers in the management and planning of water, energy resources and supply.

Keywords: coupling nuclear reactors; desalination systems; Desalination Economic Evaluation Program; DEEP code; Morocco; nuclear desalination; fossil fuel plants; nuclear energy; nuclear power; water shortage; potable water.

DOI: 10.1504/IJND.2006.009501

International Journal of Nuclear Desalination, 2006 Vol.2 No.1, pp.1 - 11

Published online: 10 Apr 2006 *

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