Reverse electrodialysis (RED) is a promising technology for electric power generation by the chemical potential difference of two salt solutions within a stack equipped by selective ionexchange membranes (salinity gradient energy). Mechanical energy is required for pumping the feed solutions, which can reduce dramatically the net power output. In this work Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of spacer-filled channels for RED were carried out in parallel with an experimental campaign focused on the collection of data for model validation.

Gurreri, L., Tamburini, A., Cipollina, A., Micale, G., Ciofalo, M. (2015). Pressure drop in woven-spacer-filled channels for reverse electrodialysis: CFD prediction and experimental validation. In EuroMED 2015 - Desalination for clean water and energy. ABSTRACTS (pp. 197-198).

Pressure drop in woven-spacer-filled channels for reverse electrodialysis: CFD prediction and experimental validation

GURRERI, Luigi;TAMBURINI, Alessandro;CIPOLLINA, Andrea;MICALE, Giorgio Domenico Maria;CIOFALO, Michele
2015-01-01

Abstract

Reverse electrodialysis (RED) is a promising technology for electric power generation by the chemical potential difference of two salt solutions within a stack equipped by selective ionexchange membranes (salinity gradient energy). Mechanical energy is required for pumping the feed solutions, which can reduce dramatically the net power output. In this work Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of spacer-filled channels for RED were carried out in parallel with an experimental campaign focused on the collection of data for model validation.
2015
Woven spacer, Pressure drop, Reverse Electrodialysis; CFD
Gurreri, L., Tamburini, A., Cipollina, A., Micale, G., Ciofalo, M. (2015). Pressure drop in woven-spacer-filled channels for reverse electrodialysis: CFD prediction and experimental validation. In EuroMED 2015 - Desalination for clean water and energy. ABSTRACTS (pp. 197-198).
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