Modeling of desalination using tubular direct contact membrane distillation modules

Citation
Fa. Banat et al., Modeling of desalination using tubular direct contact membrane distillation modules, SEP SCI TEC, 34(11), 1999, pp. 2191-2206
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
01496395 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
11
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2191 - 2206
Database
ISI
SICI code
0149-6395(1999)34:11<2191:MODUTD>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
A fully predictive mathematical model based on first principles of heat and mass transfer as well as vapor-liquid equilibrium was developed for desali nation application via tubular direct contact membrane distillation. The mo del took into account the temperature and the effect of concentration polar ization. The model's prediction in terms of distillate flux were validated with previously published experimental data for such process parameters as saline water and cooling water flow rates and temperatures, and feed salt c oncentration. The model's results agreed well with previously published exp erimental and theoretical work.