The effect of turbulence promoters on DCMD process: A comprehensive review

A Kandi, HA Mohammed, M Khiadani… - Journal of Water Process …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) has emerged as a crucial technology
with significant importance in addressing challenges related to water recycling and …

[HTML][HTML] Progress in module design for membrane distillation

A Ali, MMA Shirazi, L Nthunya, R Castro-Muñoz… - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
There have been tremendous advances in membrane distillation (MD) since the concept
was introduced in 1961: new membrane designs and process configurations have emerged …

3D-CFD simulation of hollow fiber direct contact membrane distillation module: Effect of module and fibers geometries on hydrodynamics, mass, and heat transfer

M Momeni, A Kargari, M Dadvar, A Jafari - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
For achieving a successful membrane distillation operation, not only the properties of the
membrane but also the module design must be optimized. Computational Fluid Dynamics …

Effect of incorporating Sulzer SMV static mixers on the performance of direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD): A three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics …

M Abrofarakh - Separation and Purification Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
Improving water vapor flux in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) has garnered
significant attention due to its suitability for various water-based applications. This study …

Effect of hydrophobized PET TeMs membrane pore-size on saline water treatment by direct contact membrane distillation

AB Yeszhanov, IV Korolkov, O Güven, GB Melnikova… - RSC …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
This paper describes the desalination process by membrane distillation (MD) using track-
etched membranes (TeMs). Hydrophobic track-etched membranes based on poly (ethylene …

Robust optimization of a novel ultraviolet (UV) photoreactor for water disinfection: A neural network approach

M Seyedin, A Hassanpour, A Jalali, M Raisee - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
To optimize the ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection process, it is crucial to determine the ideal
geometric dimensions of a corresponding model that enhance performance while …

Flow channel simulation and optimization design of pervaporation membrane pool based on heat-mass-flow coupling

L Wang, B Sun, Q Sun, W Zhang, L Wu - Separation and Purification …, 2025 - Elsevier
Pervaporation (PV), recognized as a separation technology with vast potential, is highly
dependent on the fluid flow patterns within the membrane module, which play a critical role …

Research on desalination performance of novel free-interface evaporation synergism membrane distillation module: Suitable for solar drive scenarios

X Guo, B Qin, Z Guo, S Yan, J Guo, J Li, X Li… - Separation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Solar membrane distillation was an effective method for addressing freshwater shortages,
particularly in brackish and island areas. Traditional hydrophobic α-Al 2 O 3 ceramic …

Characterisation of conjugate forced convection in a wavy solar power plant: The role of porous metallic blocks

SK Mehta, D Kumar, PK Mondal… - Chemical Engineering and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The current study employs porous metallic blocks to quantitatively explore the characteristics
of conjugate heat transport within the wavy solar power plant. Modelling of the flow field …

Investigation of performance and entropy generation rate of Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) with Static Mixer (SM): 3D CFD study

M Abrofarakh, HK Abdulrahim, MM Ahmed - … Engineering Research and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigated the performance of Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD)
with a Static Mixer (DCMDSM) and compared it to conventional DCMD using 3D …