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Depends on the system used, but open cycle is the most common because of simplicity, and cost. > How much loss happens in the system? For an open cycle system
by baybal2 5y ago
Depends on the system used, but open cycle is the most common because of simplicity, and cost.
> How much loss happens in the system?
For an open cycle system it is 100% obviously.
- anonporridge 5y agoIs the waste water unusable, e.g. irradiated? Or can it be pumped back into the municipal water supply or reservoirs?
- _Microft 5y agoI think chemical contaminants are more of a concern than radiation.
- anonporridge 5y agoIn this case, shouldn't the operation be forced to treat the waste water anyway rather than dump it back into the environment? If it's dangerous for us to drink, it's probably damaging to wherever we dump it.
- baybal2 5y ago> Is the waste water unusable, e.g. irradiated? You will have to condense it from steam. Doable, but not without cost. It's also highly mineralised, and you will have to acid wash hardware frequently.