Conference article

Dynamic modeling and simulation of a multi-effect distillation plant

Lidia Roca
CIEMAT-PSA, Almería, Spain

Luis J. Yebra
CIEMAT-PSA, Almería, Spain

Manuel Berenguel
Dep. Lenguajes y Computación, Universidad de Almería, Almería, Spain

Alberto de La Calle
CIEMAT-PSA, Almería, Spain

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Published in: Proceedings of the 9th International MODELICA Conference; September 3-5; 2012; Munich; Germany

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 76:91, p. 883-888

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Published: 2012-11-19

ISBN: 978-91-7519-826-2

ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)

Abstract

This paper describes a model which simulates the dynamics of a multi-effect distillation system in different operating conditions. It have been designed to improve the operation of the process and develop a control strategy which optimise the distillate production. The physical models are based on mass; energy and salt conservation equations and experimental correlations for heat transfer. Conservation laws are applied in the different components such as the heater; the effects and preheaters. The results of the mathematical model of the whole process show promising results.

Keywords

solar desalination; multi-effect distillation; modeling

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