Freezing-Melting Desalination Process

Mohammad Shafiur Rahman*, Mohamed Al-Khusaibi

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the basic principle and advantages of freezing-melting process followed by its applications in desalination. It introduces different types of freezing-melting process by describing its components and operations as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Finally the future prospects, challenges and other potential hybrid freezing-melting processes for desalination are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDesalination
Subtitle of host publicationWater from Water
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages473-501
Number of pages29
Volume9781118208526
ISBN (Electronic)9781118904855
ISBN (Print)9781118208526
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 17 2014

Keywords

  • Crystallization
  • Freeze-concentration
  • Melting unit
  • Nucleation
  • Refrigerants
  • Sea water desalination
  • Solar desalination
  • Vacuum freezing
  • Wash column

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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