Al Ain: In an excellent example of bilateral collaboration among academic institutions across the globe, researchers at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and Akita University in Japan have collectively developed a new innovative technology for Ceramic Membrane-based Produced Water Treatment (CMPWT).
The team comprising researchers and innovators in the joint laboratory among the Department of Geosciences, College of Science, UAEU – and Akita University in Japan used a new water treatment technology based on ceramic membranes along with an advanced technological device that separates water from oil, to remove solid impurities and particles known as Ceramic Membrane-based Produced Water Treatment.
The collective research is in line with the framework of the strategic partnership, research cooperation and student exchange initiative between the United Arab Emirates University UAEU and Akita University in Japan which began in 2018.
Sharing his insights about the innovative technology behind the latest development, Prof. Hakim Saibi, Department of Geosciences, College of Science, explained that;
The Ceramic Membrane-based Produced Water Treatment Technology (CMPWT) is an emerging technology for removing oil and particulates from oily water and it will be presented to students and researchers. This technology improves the quality of water and its use for agricultural and industrial purposes.
Prof. Saibi further added that the latest technology, which is being developed by a team of researchers from the UAEU and Akita University is unique and will serve the oil, gas and energy sector in the country.
The Department of Geosciences faculty reiterated that corporations across the globe are developing the technology to be economically feasible and serve the oil and gas sector to protect the environment and make effective use of heavy water in uses that achieve sustainability and preserve environment and agriculture.