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Evaluation of a novel high-performance HP-HDH desalination system integrated with PV module and electrolyzer for fresh water and hydrogen productions

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Freshwater scarcity and clean energy demand drive the need for sustainable desalination, making Photovoltaic (PV) and hydrogen integration vital for efficiency and sustainability. This study introduces a novel heat pump humidification-dehumidification (HP-HDH) desalination system integrated with Photovoltaic (PV) module and electrolyzer for freshwater and hydrogen production. In the proposed HP-HDH configuration, water-heated and modified air-heated cycles are designed to elevate the temperatures of both water and humidified air prior to entering the humidifier and dehumidifier. The newly developed and less polluting refrigerant R1234yf is utilized in the heat pump unit, which is one of the recommended choices to replace R134-a. This consecutive procedure not only boosts freshwater productivity but also enhances the energy efficiency of the HP. During electrolysis, the electrolyzer receives heat from the HP-HDH system and electrical energy from the PV module to assist in separating water into oxygen and hydrogen gases. The design parameters of the HP-HDH setup are then optimized to enhance performance. The findings exhibit substantial improvements, with the proposed system accomplishing a freshwater yield of 35.4–336.8 L/h at seawater flow rates of 0.15–2 kg/s, respectively, marking 1.3 times increases compared to those recorded in literature. It is also observed that the system achieves a corresponding hydrogen yield of 0.34–3.4 kg/h and a GOR of 11.05–25.72, representing 2.3 times rises compared with the best value reported in literature. Furthermore, the proposed system achieves the most economical distillate water yield price, amounting to 2.377 $/m3, which represents a reduction of 4 times compared to the lowest price recorded for the previously reported HP-HDH systems.

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  • Mudhafar, Mudhafar A.H., 2025. "Evaluation of a novel high-performance HP-HDH desalination system integrated with PV module and electrolyzer for fresh water and hydrogen productions," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 255(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:255:y:2025:i:c:s0960148125014004
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.123738
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