As part of the scientific activities of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, and under the patronage of the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Ghassan Hamid Abdul Majeed, and the supervision of the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Professor Dr. Rasha Habib Salman, the department organized a specialized scientific workshop entitled “Fundamental Principles of Osmotically Assisted Reverse Osmosis (OARO) for Saline Water Desalination” on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The workshop was held at Professor Dr. Mahmoud Omar Hall in the Department of Chemical Engineering and delivered by a distinguished group of the department’s faculty members.
The workshop aimed to highlight modern technologies in the field of water desalination and the treatment of highly saline water, as well as to demonstrate the role of Osmotically Assisted Reverse Osmosis (OARO) technology in enhancing treatment efficiency and reducing energy consumption. This supports sustainable solutions to address water scarcity challenges and strengthen water security.
The workshop addressed the scientific and engineering principles of the technology and explained its mechanism as one of the promising hybrid technologies in the desalination sector. It also reviewed the main factors affecting performance efficiency, including osmotic pressure, salt concentrations, and the properties of the membranes used. In addition, the workshop discussed major operational challenges and ways to address them in order to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the lecturers emphasized the importance of supporting scientific research and modern applications in the field of water treatment and desalination. They also stressed the need to strengthen academic and research collaboration to develop advanced technologies and improve their efficiency in line with the requirements of sustainable development and the preservation of water resources.
