Processes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(12), С. 2927 - 2927
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2024
This
work
presents
a
novel
trigeneration
system
for
the
simultaneous
production
of
desalinated
water,
electrical
energy,
and
cooling,
addressing
challenges
water
scarcity
climate
change
through
an
integrated
efficient
approach.
The
proposed
combines
8-stage
Multi
Stage
Flash
Distillation
(MSF)
process
with
6-effect
Multiple
Effect
(MED)
process,
complemented
by
expander-generator
to
optimize
steam
utilization.
Cooling
is
achieved
dual
ejectocondensation
mechanism,
which
enhances
energy
recovery
expands
operational
flexibility.
system’s
performance
was
analyzed
using
Aspen
Plus
simulations,
demonstrating
technical
feasibility
across
broad
operating
range:
28.3
0.8
kPa
68
4
°C.
In
cogeneration
mode,
achieves
Performance
Ratio
(PR)
12.06
Recovery
(RR)
54%,
producing
67,219.2
L/day
reducing
consumption
12.03%.
it
PR
17.81
RR
80%,
cooling
capacity
1225
kW,
generating
99,273.6
while
3.69%.
These
results
underscore
capability
significantly
enhance
efficiency
thermal
desalination
technologies,
offering
sustainable
high-performing
solution
coastal
communities
worldwide.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
320, С. 100581 - 100581
Опубликована: Июль 14, 2024
Solar
distillation
is
a
cost-effective
and
environmentally
conscious
method
for
obtaining
safe
drinking
water
in
rural
areas.
Recent
advancements
double-slope
solar
techniques
have
focused
on
improving
efficiency
through
innovative
technologies
optimal
procedures.
This
review
examines
these
advancements,
aiming
to
assist
scholars
selecting
the
most
suitable
methodology
maximizing
still
production.
Modifications
such
as
use
of
hollow
fins
with
circular
cross-sections
have
shown
promising
results.
These
modifications
increase
the
surface
area
irradiation
absorption,
resulting
significant
performance
improvements.
Additionally,
integration
external
reflectors
has
proven
effective
enhancing
efficiency,
increasing
output
distilled
by
approximately
82
%.
The
nanofluids,
particularly
those
containing
Al2O3,
CuO,
TiO2,
passive
stills
demonstrated
superior
thermal
energy
compared
base
fluids
alone.
Furthermore,
incorporation
phase
change
materials
(PCM)
combined
nanofluids
achieved
peak
energy
21.56
Comparisons
between
different
types
that
double-basin
produce
significantly
higher
yields,
85
%
more,
single-basin
under
same
conditions.
implementation
magnets
graphite
in
basins
also
daily
production.
