Derivation of optimal geometry of a multi-effect humidification–dehumidification desalination unit: A constructal design

This paper introduces a model and a structured procedure to optimize the shape and structure (relative sizes, aspect ratios) of a multi-effect humidification–dehumidification (MEH) desalination unit. The constructal approach is used for this investigation. Considering maximum production rate as the objective function, optimum design parameters of the MEH unit are derived by using the genetic algorithm method under the fixed total volume...