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Zero discharge: An optimized strategy to improve the hydric deficit in the Mediterranean area by pumped hydro storage. Case study of Alicante, Spain

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  • Pérez-Sánchez, Modesto
  • Sánchez-Romero, Francisco-Javier
  • Zapata, Francisco A.
  • López-Jiménez, P. Amparo
  • Ramos, Helena M.

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Alterations in annual temperature and precipitation patterns are imposing heightened strain on both urban and agricultural systems. The insufficiency of available water resources to satisfy the escalating demand necessitates a concerted effort to optimize alternative sources. In the context of agriculture, the utilization of treated water is currently executed on a sporadic basis. The elevated energy expenditures and the absence of regulatory frameworks in these systems contribute to a substantial portion of these resources being discharged into natural water bodies, or in the case of coastal municipalities, near the sea. This research endeavors to proffer a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating the discharge of treated water into the sea. It proposes the annual allocation of 16.7 hm3 of treated water to irrigation communities grappling with acute water deficits. The strategy, when applied to a tangible case study, ensures the reliable provision and distribution of the entire designated volume. This approach takes into account the fluctuating agricultural demands through the implementation of hybrid systems boasting an installed capacity of 15 MW. Additionally, it establishes the deployment of pumped hydro-storage reservoirs to regulate and secure the requisite energy for distribution and the osmosis process involved in treating a portion of the reclaimed water, thereby presenting a high-quality solution amenable to agricultural consumption.

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  • Pérez-Sánchez, Modesto & Sánchez-Romero, Francisco-Javier & Zapata, Francisco A. & López-Jiménez, P. Amparo & Ramos, Helena M., 2024. "Zero discharge: An optimized strategy to improve the hydric deficit in the Mediterranean area by pumped hydro storage. Case study of Alicante, Spain," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 292(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agiwat:v:292:y:2024:i:c:s0378377424000192
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2024.108684
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