Investigation of Direct Contact Membrane Distillation coupling with a Concentrated Photovoltaic solar system. (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Krnac, Andrew; Araiz, Miguel; Rana, Sohel; Velardo, Jason; Date, Abhijit
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 160(2019)
• Page Start: 246
• Page End: 252
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Direct contact membrane distillation -- concentrated photovoltaic solar system -- heat -- mass transfer; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.143
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: The scarcity of fresh water amongst a growing population is an impending global issue, which must be addressed by utilizing renewable energy sources. A Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) and Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) hybrid system is a viable solution to address water shortage in arid and rural areas. The objective is to determine the feasibility of the combination of a DCMD and CPV system, demonstrate fresh water production utilizing the DCMD method and increase total CPV system efficiency. An experimental setup has been designed and built, and the results indicate a mass flux of 7.096 L/m2.h is achievable with a Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane area of 0.0491 m2, salinity concentration of 1±0.1 % and a membrane temperature difference of 18.82 °C.