Economical aspects of the improvement of a mechanical vapour compression desalination plant by dropwise condensation

Lukic N, Diezel L, Fröba AP, Leipertz A (2010)

Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2010

Journal

Desalination Elsevier

Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 264

Pages Range: 173-178

DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2010.07.023

Abstract

By applying ion implantation on metallic surfaces for the adjustment of dropwise condensation (DWC), the condensation heat transfer coefficient can be significantly improved. Using this thermal desalination process, mechanical vapour compression (MVC) in particular can be more effective. In comparison with common condensation processes, where filmwise condensation (FWC) dominates, the main heat exchanger area and/or the minimum temperature difference between the evaporation-condensation sides can be reduced. Within the present study, three scenarios regarding the economical effects of improving the condensation heat transfer process are discussed. Based on models of the heat transfer and product water costs, a reduction by as much as 35.4% could be demonstrated. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Authors with CRIS profile

Andreas Paul Fröba Institute of Advanced Optical Technologies - Thermophysical Properties (AOT-TP) Alfred Leipertz Lehrstuhl für Technische Thermodynamik (LTT)

Involved external institutions

University of Kragujevac RS Serbia (RS)

How to cite

APA:

Lukic, N., Diezel, L., Fröba, A.P., & Leipertz, A. (2010). Economical aspects of the improvement of a mechanical vapour compression desalination plant by dropwise condensation. Desalination, 264, 173-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2010.07.023

MLA:

Lukic, Nebojsa, et al. "Economical aspects of the improvement of a mechanical vapour compression desalination plant by dropwise condensation." Desalination 264 (2010): 173-178.

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