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Forward osmosis mechanism

Closed versus open


Membrane only one way: not allowed water to pass through
Forward osmosis (based on osmotic/conc difference): not pressurized process
Reverse osmosis (based on applied pressure)
High concentration (salt) corrosiveness: driving force in forward osmosis
Different types of pump
Suction heat pumpwhy?
Centrifugal or reciprocating
Positive displacement or not

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