This paper applies irreversibility analysis to characterize humidification-dehumidification (HD) desalination cycles and to identify how to further improve cycles and components. It is shown that minimizing specific entropy generation of the cycle maximizes the gained output ratio (GOR). It is also shown that each cycle has one limiting component that cannot be substantially improved and a seco...

The use of radiant panels in homes has increased recently because they do not cause a drafty feeling, unlike air conditioners. However, conditioners are more power-efficient than and have higher coefficient performance (COP). Therefore, combining conditioning can provide an optimal solution for thermal control residences. Energy simulation (ES) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) be used to simu...