Optimization of multistage flash desalination process by using a two-level factorial design

Applied Thermal Engineering

Volumn 27, Issue 2-3, 2007, Pages 413-421

  Abdul Wahab, S A ^a   Abdo, J ^a  

^a SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY   (Oman)

Author keywords

2k Factorial design; MSF desalination process; Optimization

Indexed keywords

FACTORIAL DESIGN; FLASH DESALINATION PLANT; MSF DESALINATION PROCESS;

OPTIMIZATION; RECYCLING; SEAWATER; THERMAL EFFECTS;

DESALINATION;

EID: 33749677551     PISSN: 13594311     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2006.07.010     Document Type: Article

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