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Haojie Bi1, Hongying Yuan1, Zhiyuan Xu1
1Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science and Technology, School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300384, China.
Abstract:
Membrane distillation (MD) is widely used in the field of seawater desalination. Among its various sub-categories, air gap membrane distillation (AGMD) stands out due to its high thermal efficiency and compatibility with low-grade heat sources. This study delves into the impact of varying operating conditions on AGMD performance, employing numerical simulations which are grounded in experimental validation. The objective was to enhance the performance of AGMD, mitigate polarization phenomena, and provide a reference for optimizing membrane component design. The results show that the agreements between the simulated and the experimental values were high. When increasing the feed temperature and decreasing the coolant temperature, the impact of polarization phenomena on the performance of AGMD was reduced. The mass flux, Total Permeate Concentration (TPC), and heat flux increased by 81.69%, 36.89%, and 118.01%, respectively, when the feed temperature was increased from 50 °C to 75 °C. When the coolant temperature decreased from 22 °C to 7 °C, the mass flux increased by 37.06%. The response surface analysis revealed that the feed temperature has significant influence on AGMD performance, and there is a noticeable interaction between the feed temperature and coolant temperature. These findings will play key roles in practical applications.
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