Design of PVT driven forward osmosis and membrane distillation pilot plant for co-production of water and electricity
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 5751 - 5765
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Desalination
by
photovoltaic
thermal
(PVT)-driven
forward
osmosis
(FO)
and
membrane
distillation
(MD)
stands
out
for
its
lower
operational
costs
reduced
carbon
emissions.
However,
the
feasibility
of
a
pilot-scale
PVT-driven
FO-MD
system
remains
unexplored,
which
is
crucial
industrialization.
This
study
introduces
pilot
PVT-FO-MD
desalination
designed
simultaneous
water
electricity
production.
The
aims
to
assess
process,
evaluate
costs,
explore
potential
industrial
applications.
While
PVT
collectors
have
higher
than
standard
PV
panels,
they
offer
improved
electrical
efficiency
additional
power
generation,
making
them
more
efficient
overall.
optimal
design
was
tested
using
saline
with
concentration
10
000
mg
per
liter
NaCl
draw
solute
1
molarity.
produces
172.1
kW
h
energy,
93.9
269
L
daily.
FO
flux
varies
between
8.13
8.29
LMH,
while
MD
fluctuates
2.72
4.25
LMH
throughout
year.
Using
average
yearly
weather
data,
33
872
65
846
106.84
m3
annually.
Increasing
unit
size
boosts
production
126.47
project
requires
an
initial
capital
investment
212
741.38
USD.
return
on
11.84%,
breakeven
point
at
nine
years.
net
present
value
turns
positive
just
before
end
project's
lifetime
10%
interest
rate.
Although
this
type
has
not
yet
been
commercialized,
further
studies
are
recommended
enhance
market
competitiveness.
Language: Английский
Coupling of photovoltaic thermal with hybrid forward osmosis-membrane distillation: Energy and water production dynamic analysis
Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64, P. 105710 - 105710
Published: June 29, 2024
Language: Английский
Amplification of green hydrogen production using an innovative new hybrid semi-transparent photovoltaic solar panel integrated with tubular thermoelectric generators
Applied Energy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
384, P. 125464 - 125464
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Language: Английский
Optimization of different composite sorption materials and their thickness for enhanced PV cooling performance: A multiphysics simulation approach
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
285, P. 113554 - 113554
Published: March 3, 2025
Language: Английский
Photovoltaic-thermal driven membrane distillation water desalination: Dynamic simulation in an actual weather condition
Energy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 135943 - 135943
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Dynamic simulation of roll bond PVT solar collector under Simulink/Matlab
Engineering Research Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 045340 - 045340
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
presents
an
innovative
methodology
to
investigate
dynamic
roll
bond
PVT
solar
systems
under
real-world
operational
weather
conditions
using
the
Simulink/Matlab
environment.
The
method
is
based
on
MPPT
electrical
model
of
cell
and
differential
energy
equations
at
each
its
layers.
effect
PV
operating
temperature,
mass
flow
rate,
insulation
medium
overall
thermal
performance
are
all
thoroughly
examined.
Results
reveal
that
annual
average
power
delivered,
in
terms
both
heat
electricity,
352.8
W
34.08
W,
respectively.
Furthermore,
addition
insulating
layer
could
lead
a
significant
improvement
effectiveness.
present
work
offers
simple
flexible
integration
tool
for
system
simulation.
Language: Английский