Impact of Supercooling on Saltwater Freeze Desalination Efficiency: A Thermodynamic Analysis

  • Hongtao Zhang
  • , Khadije Elkadi
  • , Mohamed I.Hassan Ali
  • , Isam Janajreh

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Abstract

This study explores the impact of supercooling on saltwater freeze desalination, a method garnering attention for its potential to address challenges encountered by traditional desalination technologies. The research traces the evolution of brine temperature over time, uncovering that supercooling hinders heat transfer during freezing, leading to prolonged freezing times. Additionally, higher degrees of supercooling correlate with increased ice salinity and reduced desalination efficiency. Consequently, this study underscores the significance of minimizing or avoiding supercooling in saltwater freeze desalination processes to improve overall efficiency and address existing limitations in the desalination industry.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th World Congress on Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer, MHMT 2024
EditorsLixin Cheng, Tassos G. Karayiannis, Sohel Murshed
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event9th World Congress on Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer, MHMT 2024 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 11 Apr 202413 Apr 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the World Congress on Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer
ISSN (Electronic)2371-5316

Conference

Conference9th World Congress on Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer, MHMT 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period11/04/2413/04/24

Keywords

  • Desalination efficiency
  • Freeze desalination
  • Ice quality
  • Supercooling

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