Author Archives: Mustapha Kamel Mihoubi

About Mustapha Kamel Mihoubi

Professor Mustapha Kamel Mihoubi is currently a contractual researcher and professor at the École Nationale Supérieure de l'Hydraulique (ENSH) in Blida, Algeria. Professor Mihoubi has led multiple research projects and contributed to Algeria's national research program, as well as to international programs including PRIMA, PHC Tassili, and ERASMUS. He has authored and co-edited works in hydraulic infrastructure and has produced several dozen scientific publications on hydraulics and water resources — including more than 15 peer-reviewed papers published in national and international journals in Arabic, French, and English.

Beyond Reverse Osmosis: How Hybrid MED+RO Systems and Green Energy are Securing Algeria’s Water Future

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Abstract Algeria’s pure reverse osmosis (RO) desalination systems face serious vulnerabilities: increasing turbidity events and frequent membrane replacements threaten operational stability, resulting in 1,680 hours of downtime annually across active plants. As the Mediterranean warms 20% faster than the global average, water security requires urgent innovation. This article proposes a hybrid MED+RO technology (1/3 thermal + 2/3 membrane) to ensure operational resilience. If RO shuts down, MED continues independently at 33% capacity, guaranteeing minimum supply. Although hybrid systems require a 28% higher capital investment, break-even is reached in year 16 due to reduced membrane replacement costs. Optimized pre-treatment with ultrafiltration … Continue reading →