Advances in ejector research for multi-effect thermal vapor compression desalination

Z Dai, B Li, S Elbel - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2025‏ - Elsevier
In the face of global freshwater shortage, energy-efficient desalination technologies are
receiving increasing attention. Multi-effect distillation with thermal vapor compression …

Numerical study of heterogeneous condensation in the de Laval nozzle to guide the compressor performance optimization in a compressed air energy storage system

G Zhang, Y Yang, J Chen, Z **, S Dykas - Applied Energy, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Compressed air energy storage technology (CAES) has an enormous possibilities in terms
of energy conversation, environmental protection, and economic benefits. Air compressor …

Supersonic nozzle performance prediction considering the homogeneous-heterogeneous coupling spontaneous non-equilibrium condensation

G Zhang, X Wang, J Chen, S Tang, K Smołka, M Majkut… - Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Supersonic nozzles are widely applied in steam turbines and other industrial fields.
Condensation occurs due to rapid expansion of steam flowing through a sonic nozzle. The …

Numerical study of the loss and power prediction based on a modified non-equilibrium condensation model in a 200 MW industrial-scale steam turbine under different …

G Zhang, X Wang, Z **, S Dykas, K Smołka - Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Condensation is a very prevalent phenomenon both in nature and technology. It has a
significant influence on the power and losses of the steam turbine for instance. Therefore, it …

Reduction of water droplets effects in steam turbine blade using Multi-objective optimization of hot steam injection

SE Hosseinizadeh, E Ghamati, A Jahangiri… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
As one of the most important equipment for energy conversion, steam turbine plays an
irreplaceable role in industry. Due to the high velocity, the non-equilibrium condensation will …

Evaluating sustainability power plant efficiency: Unveiling the impact of power plant load ratio on holding steam ejector performance

AM Dolatabadi, MAF Aliabadi - Energy, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Understanding the role of holding ejectors is essential in the broader context of
environmental and sustainability research. Through rigorous analysis, optimization of ejector …

Prediction of the non-equilibrium condensation characteristic of CO2 based on a Laval nozzle to improve carbon capture efficiency

G Zhang, Y Li, Z **, S Dykas - Fuel, 2025‏ - Elsevier
The supersonic separator is considered as a more efficient and environmentally friendly
technology within the field of decarbonization. The flow state of the vapor and the operating …

Effect of relative humidity on the nozzle performance in non-equilibrium condensing flows for improving the compressed air energy storage technology

G Zhang, Y Yang, J Chen, Z **, M Majkut, K Smołka… - Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Compressed air energy storage (CAES) is now becoming the focus of a lot of research as it
offers broad application possibilities and enormous economic benefits in terms of …

Multi-objective optimization of supercooled vapor suction for decreasing the nano-water droplets in the steam turbine blade

SA Hosseini, E Lakzian, M Nakisa - International Communications in Heat …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Nowadays, decreasing the losses in industrial equipment as well as increasing their lifetime
are of special importance. A steam turbine is one of the essential equipment in power plants …

Nanoparticles-induced heterogeneous condensation and geometry optimizations to enhance liquefaction efficiency and mitigate exergy loss in a novel hydrogen …

G Zhang, Y Yang, X Zhang, Z Zhang, J Chen, Z **… - Energy, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Hydrogen liquefaction methods primarily rely on various refrigeration cycles and
nanoparticles are integrated into process to enhance the liquid hydrogen production yield by …