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Abstract
Adsorption heat transformers use low-grade heat to produce potable water and provide cooling at the same time. In this study, we present a comprehensive performance analysis for an experimental system featuring the world’s smallest design using silica gel, which is commonly used as benchmarking material. We analyse the system performance in a thorough cycle analysis that quantifies the influence of isosteric heating times and cycle times onto the adsorption working capacity. In addition, the performance is assessed through common performance indicators for desalination as well as cooling. We found that the system achieved a Specific Daily Water Production of up to 10.9 kgw/(kgsgd) at 80 °C. The combination of cooling and desalination is discussed highlighting advantages as well as disadvantages, which are often neglected. The results show that silica gel has a high performance in desalination, which decreases by more than 60 % if cooling is desired as well.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Chemical Engineering Journal |
Early online date | 29 Jun 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 29 Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- Adsorption
- Desalination
- Heating
- Cooling
- heat pumps
- Low grade heat
- heat recovery
- Heat to Power
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RED-Heat-to-Power: Conversion of Low Grade Heat to Power through closed loop Reverse Electro-Dialysis
Brandani, S., Ferrari, M. & Santori, G.
1/05/15 → 30/04/22
Project: Research
Research output
- 8 Article
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Solar powered adsorption desalination for Northern and Southern Europe
Olkis, C., AL-Hasni, S., Brandani, S., Vasta, S. & Santori, G., 18 May 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Energy. 120942.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adsorption reverse electrodialysis driven by power plant waste heat to generate electricity and provide cooling
Olkis, C., Brandani, S. & Santori, G., 14 Sep 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Energy Research. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ionogels at the water energy nexus for desalination powered by ultra low grade heat
Olkis, C., Dong, H., Brandani, S. & Santori, G., 24 Feb 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Environmental Science and Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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