TITLE:
Study of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Concentrations Factor of SWCC Al-Khobar Plant Seawater Intakes
AUTHORS:
Ahmed Al-Kubaish, Jamal Salama, Waleed Al-Jurayan
KEYWORDS:
Total Dissolved Solids, Conductivity, Seawater, Desalination
JOURNAL NAME:
Computational Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering,
Vol.13 No.1,
December
13,
2023
ABSTRACT: This study presents a significant contribution to the field of water
quality assessment and sustainable water management practices. By evaluating
the levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) in seawater intakes within Al-Khobar
desalination production system, the study addresses a crucial aspect of water
treatment and environmental impact assessment. The findings provide valuable
insights into the variations and trends of TDS levels across different phases
of the system, highlighting the importance of monitoring and management
strategies. The study provided both gravimetric total dissolved solids (TDS)
and electrical conductivity (EC) measurements to analyze TDS calculation factor
and evaluate measurement accuracy. Results revealed significant variations in
TDS levels across the sampling locations, with phase-2 exhibiting higher levels
and greater fluctuations. Phase-3 displayed similar trends but with lower TDS
levels, while phase-4 showed slightly different behavior with higher average
TDS levels. EC measurements demonstrated a strong correlation with TDS,
providing a reliable estimation. However, additional methods such as
gravimetric analysis should be employed to confirm TDS measurements. The findings contribute to understanding
water quality in the Al-Khobar desalination
system, aiding in monitoring, management, and decision-making processes
for water treatment and environmental impact assessment. The study enhances the
credibility of water quality assessments and supports sustainable water
management practices.