Optimal design

During the last decade intensive research and development have been carried out to increase the efficiency of the multi stage flash (MSF) desalination system. Although a great number of reviews have been published on this topic, no relevant improvements on the flow pattern distribution have been ach

In this paper, a methodology for optimization of a given system configuration for dual-purpose desalination plants will be presented. The whole system is represented as a non-lineal programming (NLP) model solved using general algebraic modeling system (GAMS) [1]. The rigorous model incorporates a h

The aim of this paper is to present a rigorous model for Multi-Stage Flash Evaporation System (MSF). The MSF system is represented as a No Linear Programming (NLP) model. The model incorporates a high number of non-linear restrictions; so the achievement of the global optimum is difficult. Here, the

One of the goals of sustainable development is higher fuel efficiency at lower product cost for systems that use or produce power and heat. This paper presents a second-law-based methodology that aims at this goal. The methodology allows the intensive analysis of design concepts in order to reveal o