Thermodynamic and economic analysis of an integration system of multi-effect desalination (MED) with ice storage based on a heat pump
Longxiang Chen, Xi Liu, Kai Ye, Meina Xie, Wenchao Lan
Topics & Concepts
Vapor-compression refrigerationHeat pumpDesalinationPayback periodAir conditioningRefrigerantEnvironmental scienceProcess engineeringLow-temperature thermal desalinationEnergy consumptionThermal energy storageRefrigerationEnvironmental engineeringEngineeringWaste managementMechanical engineeringThermodynamicsChemistryGas compressorHeat exchangerProduction (economics)Electrical engineeringEconomicsBiochemistryMembraneMacroeconomicsPhysicsAdsorption and Cooling SystemsHeat Transfer and OptimizationRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies