Sustainable Energy Technologies for Seawater Desalination

Sustainable Energy Technologies for Seawater Desalination provides comprehensive coverage of the use of renewable energy technologies for sustainable freshwater production. Included are design concepts for desalination and sustainable energy technologies based on the thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer and economics. Key topics covered in depth include desalination fundamentals and models, desalination assessments using energy and exergy methods, economics of desalination as well as optimization of renewable energy-driven desalination systems. Illustrative examples and case studies are incorporated throughout the book to demonstrate clearly how to apply the concepts covered in practical scenarios. Following a coherent approach, starting from fundamentals and basics and culminating with advanced systems and applications, this book is relevant for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and non-engineering programs. Provides a comprehensive resource on sustainable freshwater productionDescribes how to analyze renewable energy-based desalination using energy and exergy methods and economic assessments, and how to carry out performance optimizationIncorporates numerous examples and case studies to illustrate practical applicationsPresents the most up-to-date information in the area with recent developments