Enhancement and optimization of membrane distillation processes: A systematic review of influential mechanisms, optimization and applications

Q Guo, Y Liu, T Li, L Gao, S Yin, S Li, L Zhang - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
To face the challenges of global water scarcity and water pollution, membrane distillation
(MD), represented by hydrophobic microporous membranes, has recently received …

Enhancement of membrane system performance using artificial intelligence technologies for sustainable water and wastewater treatment: A critical review

ND Viet, D Jang, Y Yoon, A Jang - Critical Reviews in …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
In recent years, membrane technologies are widely utilized in water and wastewater
treatment processes. However, controlling and improving these systems still need to be …

[HTML][HTML] A hybrid solar-driven membrane distillation-assisted liquid desiccant air conditioning system: Mathematical modeling and feasibility analysis

J Liu, W Lin, FI Hai, Z Ma - Energy Conversion and Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Membrane distillation (MD) is a promising method for liquid desiccant (LD) regeneration as it
can mitigate LD carryover and produce freshwater as a by-product. Previous research on …

Parametric analysis and multi-objective optimization of a membrane distillation liquid desiccant regenerator with heat/moisture recovery and potable water production

Y Gao, L Lu - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The regenerator plays a crucial role in determining the energy efficiency of green liquid
desiccant air-conditioning systems. This paper presents a novel air gap membrane …

Thermal modeling of fluid flow and heat transfer in direct contact membrane distillation

KS Chauhan, H Tyagi - Energy Conversion and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, a mathematical model was developed, and numerical simulations were
conducted to analyze the direct contact membrane distillation process (DCMD) utilizing solar …

Membrane fouling in direct contact membrane distillation for liquid desiccant regeneration: effects of feed temperature and flow velocity

J Liu, AK Albdoor, W Lin, FI Hai, Z Ma - Journal of Membrane Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Membrane fouling is a major challenge of membrane distillation when employed as a
regenerator in liquid desiccant air-conditioning systems. The present work investigated the …

Response surface modeling and optimization scheme of an internally cooled liquid desiccant air conditioning system

Y Zhang, H Zhang, H Yang, Y Chen… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Applying an internally cooled liquid desiccant air conditioning system (LDAC) is a promising
energy-saving and emission-reduction scheme for hot and humid areas. This research …

Effect of channel height on the overall performance of direct contact membrane distillation

M Rabie, MF Elkady, AH El-Shazly - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Temperature polarization is a crucial issue in the application of the membrane distillation
technique, as it can significantly affect its entire performance. Experimental and numerical …

Study on the performance of solar interfacial evaporation for high-efficiency liquid desiccant regeneration

D Wu, Q Cui, Y Gao, Z Dai, B Chen, C Wang, X Zhang - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Liquid desiccant air conditioning system (LDAS) was considered a promising air
conditioning system due to the advantages of low-grade heat utilization, effective humidity …

[HTML][HTML] Mathematical and computational modeling of membrane distillation technology: A data-driven review

E Aytaç, J Contreras-Martínez, M Khayet - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Membrane distillation (MD) technology is increasingly gaining attention as an
environmentally sustainable water treatment method of emerging interest. During last three …