🌊 Salinity Gradients (River-to-Ocean Salinity Gradient, Hydro-Osmotic Turbine kW)

River-to-Ocean Salinity Gradient Power Calculator

Model total gross energy potential ($E_{gross} approx 2.2 ext{ MJ/m}^3 ext{ freshwater}$) available at natural river mouth estuaries where freshwater discharges into the ocean: optimize net electrical power output after subtracting feed pumping parasitic loads, and utility blue energy yields.

1. Project & Operating Inputs

Estuary River Inflow (MGD e.g. 5.0 MGD Freshwater Discharge)

Available Net Conversion Efficiency (% e.g. 42.0% System Thermodynamic Yield)

Annual Clean Blue Energy Power Sales ($ / Yr)

PRO Membrane Array Maintenance, Intake Screens, Pre-Filtration ($)

2. Financial Breakdown & Yield

2.2 MJ/M3 ESTUARY POTENTIAL

Annual Estuary Blue Energy Generation Profit

Coastal Renewable Hydro-Osmotic Margin

0.0%

Gross Revenue / Bill

Total Project CapEx

Operating / Direct Cost