Multi-Effect Distillation with Thermal Vapour Compression for Seawater Desalination Thermodynamic ENERGY Analysis. Thermodynamic Analysis and Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency in MED-TVC is evaluated by:

First and Second Law Analyses: Comprehensive assessment of energy balances and entropy generation. Gain Output Ratio (GOR): Detailed calculation of kg of distillate per kg of steam input, with values from 8–15. Specific Energy Consumption (SEC): Thermal and electrical energy demands per cubic meter of produced water, highlighting energy partitioning. Thermodynamic Irreversibilities: Heat exchanger inefficiencies, vapor leakage, and non-ideal mixing effects. Seawater Desalination Thermodynamic ENERGY Analysis for MULTI EFFECT DISTILLATION with TVC Heat Transfer Characteristics: Detailed analysis of heat transfer coefficients, fouling impact, and scaling mitigation. Integration Potential: Consideration of MED-TVC performance with cogeneration, solar thermal, and waste heat utilization.

Detailed Energy Consumption Analysis

Thermal vs Electrical Energy Needs: Breakdown of motive steam, pumps, and auxiliary system demands. Feed Seawater Impact: Influence of salinity and inlet temperature on energy requirement. Operational Modes: Energy profiles during startup, steady operation, and shutdown. Optimization Techniques: Variable pressure control, ejector performance tuning, and process integration.

Advanced Thermodynamic Modelling

Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics: Vapor-liquid deviations in real systems. CFD Simulations: Vapor distribution, droplet entrainment, and ejector nozzle performance. Mathematical Modelling: Governing heat and mass transfer equations with thermophysical property correlations. Multi-Objective Optimization: Trade-offs between energy use, water recovery, and brine concentration.