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Optimization of a heat pump operated desalination plant.

Author(s) : DELLE SITE V.

Summary

A new distillation plant for the treatment of sea water for drinking water purposes was designed. Its most important feature is the use of a heat pump to supply the desalting unit. The heat pump allows sea water evaporation and steam condensation at the same temperature, unlike conventional vapour-compression desalination plants, in which a steam compression stage is necessary. Thermal analysis and simulation of this plant were carried out, in order to optimize the lay-out of the system and the heat pump performances. The main results of this work are described and discussed.

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  • Original title: Optimization of a heat pump operated desalination plant.
  • Record ID : 1996-1864
  • Languages: English
  • Source: For a Better Quality of Life. 19th International Congress of Refrigeration.
  • Publication date: 1995/08/20
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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