Brine concentration involves increasing the salinity of brine further to reduce its volume, making disposal more manageable. Technologies like forward osmosis (FO), reverse osmosis (RO), or mechanical vapor compression (MVC) are commonly used for this purpose.
• Applications: Large-scale desalination plants, industrial wastewater treatment, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems.
• Advantages: Reduces the overall volume of brine, making it easier to manage and dispose of, and lowers transportation and disposal costs.