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Solar desalination with a humidification-dehumidification cycle: mathematical modeling of the unit

Abstract Solar desalination is gradually emerging as a successful renewable energy source of producing fresh water. Solar Multi-Effect Humidification (MEH) units based on the humidification-dehumidification principle are considered as the most viable among solar desalination units. A simulation study of these units leads to a better understanding of the performance of such type of desalination units. This study therefore focuses on studying and analysing the effects and performance of various components involved in the process along with the study of the effect of water feed flow rate on the desalination production. To our knowledge, there is no such comprehensive model available in the literature. This study could lead a step further in the commercialisation of solar desalination units based on the humidification-dehumidification principle.

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