CFD Investigation of Spacer-Filled Channels for Membrane Distillation

CFD Investigation of Spacer-Filled Channels for Membrane Distillation

The membrane distillation (MD) process for water desalination is affected by temperature polarization, which reduces the driving force and the efficiency of the process. To counteract this phenomenon, spacer-filled channels are used, which enhance mixing and heat transfer but also cause higher press...

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Main Authors: Mariagiorgia La Cerva, Andrea Cipollina, Michele Ciofalo, Mohammed Albeirutty, Nedim Turkmen, Salah Bouguecha, Giorgio Micale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Membranes
Subjects:
desalination
membrane distillation
spacer-filled channel
temperature polarization
computational fluid dynamics
thermochromic liquid crystals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/9/8/91

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