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Optimization of the Osmosis Process for the Potabilization of Wadi Oum Er-Rbia Water: Analysis of Hydraulic and Quality Parameters

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The main objective of this study is to optimize the reverse osmosis process in order to ensure the potabilization of water from the Oued Oum Er-Rbia, by determining the most influential parameters. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to apply daily PCA-based monitoring on Oued Oum Er-Rbia’s raw water to optimize membrane operation under Moroccan field conditions.To better understand the interactions between quality and hydraulic parameters influencing membrane performance, data were collected from Oued Oum Er-Rbia over multiple seasons. The parameters monitored included turbidity, salinity, temperature, and Silt Density Index (SDI), all known to affect fouling and pretreatment requirements.

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Materials Science Forum (Volume 1172)

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85-98

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-KEa9Qd

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December 2025

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Smail Es Sellami*, Taleb Abdeslam, Nada Es Sallak, Sara Naamane

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Computer Modeling, Conductivity, Flow, Oued Oum Er-Rbia, Reverse Osmosis, Sustainability, Temperature, Water Quality

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