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ABSTRACT
This paper proposes the Hybrid desalination and power generation through parabolic trough collectors. This study aims to examine the feasibility, performance optimization, and economic viability of power-generation plant and hybrid-desalination using multi-stage flash (MSF) and reverse osmosis (RO) technologies assessed by using the parabolic trough collectors (PTC). The objective is to discover the posibilities of this innovative approach in addressing water scarcity and clean energy demands. The studies usually focus on several key aspects. Firstly, it resolves the technical feasibility of integrating MSF and RO technologies with parabolic-trough-collectors to optimize energy efficiency and freshwater production. This involves evaluating the system design, heat transfer mechanisms, and operational parameters.Secondly, performance optimization is a key area of investigation. By optimizing these parameters the aim is to maximize freshwater production while minimizing energy consumption. Thirdly, the economic viability of the hybrid plant will be assessed. This involves considering capital investment, conducting a comprehensive cost analysis, maintenance costs, and operational expenses. The study also evaluates the potential for revenue generation through the sale of excess electricity produced by the system. The potential outcomes of this research include demonstrating the technical-feasibility as well as economic-viability of the hybrid desalination and power generation plant. The findings may indicate that this approach can effectively address water scarcity challenges while contributing to clean energy production. The study may also highlight the environmental benefits of integrating renewable energy sources (RESs) and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional desalination methods.The proposed method is executed in MATLAB platform and compared to various existing approaches.
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Supplementary material
Supplemental data for this article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1080/23080477.2024.2320955
Nomenclature
| Symbols and Abbrevation | = | |
| A- Area | = | Ξ - Exergy |
| H - Specific Enthalpy | = | Fg - Enthalpy Of Vaporization |
| T – Temperature | = | min - Minimum |
| S - Specific Entropy | = | rev -Reversible |
| Q-Heat Flow Rate | = | w - Electrical Work |
| M - Mass Flow Rate | = | ERD – Energy Recovery Device |
| CCGT – Combined Cycle Gas Turbine | = | Sat - Saturated State |
| S - Separation | = | Vap -Vapor |
| Η - Efficiency | = | Y- Flow Rate Of Solution Stream |
| CSP – Concentrated Solar Power | = | GCC – Gulf Cooperation Council |
| MD – Membrane Distillation | = | FO – Forward Osmosis |
| DWEER – Dual Work Exchange Energy Recovery | = | GOR – Gained Output Ratio |
| SEC – Specific Energy Consumption | = | MED – Multi-Effect Distillation |
| MEDT – Multi-Effect Distillation With Thermal Vapor Compression | = | TBT – Top Brine Temperature |
| NF – Nano filltration | = | FC – Flash Chamber |
| TVC Thermal Vapor Compression | = | MVC – Mechanical Vapor Compression |
| SWRO – Seawater Reverse Osmosis | = | TDS – Total Dissolved Solids |
| MSF – Multi-Stage Fash | = | RO – Reverse Osmosis |