Performance evaluation of a mechanical vapor compression desalination system
Desalination processes are making rapid technological progresses for the conversion of seawater to fresh water. In this study, experiments have been performed on a mechanical vapor compression desalination system (MVC). The MVC pilot plant has two vertical evaporator condensers and its rated capac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2004
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/22819/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22819/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22819/1/Bahar_VC_2004.pdf |
| Summary: | Desalination processes are making rapid technological progresses for the conversion of seawater to fresh water.
In this study, experiments have been performed on a mechanical vapor compression desalination system (MVC).
The MVC pilot plant has two vertical evaporator condensers and its rated capacity is about 1 m3/d. The performance
of the system has been evaluated under variable operating conditions, where the different values of brine recirculation
rate and compressor speed were considered. Throughout the experiment, the top brine temperature was kept constant
at a value of 103°C. For different concentrations ranging from 20,000 ppm to 33,000 ppm, the influence of increasing
brine recirculation rate and compressor speed were observed. It has been found that the performance is better with
lower concentration and increased compressor speed. The highest average PR obtained was 2.52. |
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