Improving the performance of direct contact membrane distillation utilizing spacer-filled channel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2017.01.004
Abstract: Abstract This study describes the effect of the presence and filament orientation of spacers on the flow pattern and heat transfer enhancement for a commercial direct contact membrane distillation module. In this research, both experimental… read more here.
Keywords: filled channel; spacer; direct contact; spacer filled ... See more keywords
Turbulent heat transfer in spacer-filled channels: Experimental and computational study and selection of turbulence models
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2019.106040
Abstract: Abstract Heat transfer in spacer-filled channels of the kind used in Membrane Distillation was studied in the Reynolds number range 100–2000, encompassing both steady laminar and early-turbulent flow conditions. Experimental data, including distributions of the… read more here.
Keywords: heat; transfer spacer; filled channels; spacer filled ... See more keywords
Water flux surge of thin film composite forward osmosis membrane via simple prepressing method in spacer-filled channels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2016.12.023
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a simple and feasible prepressing method in spacer-filled channels was applied to improve the membrane performance for commercial TFC-FO membranes. Deformation-induced water flux increase rate reached up to 65.41%, meanwhile reverse… read more here.
Keywords: filled channels; water flux; water; spacer filled ... See more keywords
Effect of non-woven net spacer on a direct contact membrane distillation performance: Experimental and theoretical studies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.07.019
Abstract: Abstract This study provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of the fundamental characteristics of heat and mass transfer in the direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) process that employs different types of spacers on one or… read more here.
Keywords: spacer; direct contact; spacer filled; membrane distillation ... See more keywords
Temperature and Velocity Effects on Mass and Momentum Transport in Spacer-Filled Channels for Reverse Electrodialysis: A Numerical Study
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DOI: 10.3390/en11082028
Abstract: Concentration polarization is one of the main challenges of membrane-based processes such as power generation by reverse electrodialysis. Spacers in the compartments can enhance mass transfer by reducing concentration polarization. Active spacers increase the available… read more here.
Keywords: filled channels; reverse electrodialysis; spacer; temperature ... See more keywords