Mathematical modeling and sensibility analysis of a solar humidification-dehumidification desalination system considering saturated air

• Published in: Solar energy Vol. 157; pp. 321 - 327
• Main Authors: Campos, Bruno Lacerda de Oliveira, Costa, Andréa Oliveira Souza da, Costa Junior, Esly Ferreira da
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Elsevier Ltd 15.11.2017; Pergamon Press Inc
• Subjects: Air temperature; Brackish water; Chemical analysis; Clean energy; Climate change; Dehumidification; Desalination; Distillates; Drinking water; Energy sources; Environmental degradation; Flow rates; Global warming; Humidification; Humidification-dehumidification; Mass flow rate; Mass transfer; Mathematical model; Mathematical models; Parameter estimation; Population growth; Seawater; Solar collectors; Solar desalination; Solar energy; Temperature; Temperature effects; Water analysis; Water purification; Parameter estimation; Humidification-dehumidification; Mathematical model; Solar desalination

•A mathematical model for a solar desalination process is proposed.•The mean error of the model is 48% less than the one proposed in the literature.•A sensibility analysis of input parameters in distillate production is made.•Extra heat sources should be placed after the condenser rather than in fee...