Articles of The Transactions of KSRC

Full text article ( in russian)

Year	2022
Issue	399
Volume	1
Pages	125-129
Caption	Conceptual development of desalination plant for future nuclear submarines
Authors	Kirikova V., Dmitriev P.
Keywords	distiller desalination plant, reverse-osmosis desalination plant, design, operation, nuclar submarine, systems
DOI	10.24937/2542-2324-2022-1-399-125-129
Summary	Object and purpose of research. This paper discusses seawater desalination plants for production of distillate to be used as feed water for main engines of Russian nuclear submarines, as well as the basis of potable water for drinking and household needs. The purpose of this work was to select the type of desalination plant for future nuclear submarines. Subject matter and methods. Currently, Russian nuclear submarines have two types of desalination plants, i.e. distillers and reverse-osmosis units. Each of these types has its own pros and cons, so the question of desalination plant type selection for future nuclear submarines becomes one of the most relevant. Main results. This paper briefly analyses marine seawater desalination systems in terms of their performance parameters and operation peculiarities (i.e. construction and operation challenges). Conclusion. As a promising path for desalination plants of new-generation submarines the authors recommend reverse-osmosis units.
Rubrics	Ship powering and electric systems