Mathematical Modelling and Performance Review of Desalination Technology Based Renewable Energy

This research aims to provide a comprehensive overview and review of the utilization of renewable energy in desalination technology.The study classifies the various methods employed in desalination systems, which encompass both thermal and membrane techniques.The analysis of desalination methods incorporates the concepts of energy, exergy, and economic considerations.A crucial aspect of this study is developing a mathematical model encompassing thermal and membrane desalination methods.The advancement and progress of desalination technology are elucidated and integrated using renewable energy sources.The findings of this review indicate that the thermal desalination method consumes more energy than the membrane method, particularly during the water evaporation process.The wave-based reverse osmosis (RO) technique exhibits a lower production cost among the different methods.This is followed by the solar-powered multi-effect distillation (MED) system, the solarpowered multi-stage flash (MSF) system, and the wind-powered mechanical vapor compression (MVC) system.The mathematical models developed in this study could predict both membrane and thermal desalination systems' performance, thereby assisting readers in modeling and planning environmentally friendly and sustainable desalination technology based on renewable energy sources.