Component sizing for an autonomous wind-driven desalination plant

Koklas, PA; Papathanassiou, SA

dc.contributor.author	Koklas, PA	en
dc.contributor.author	Papathanassiou, SA	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:23:43Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:23:43Z
dc.date.issued	2006	en
dc.identifier.issn	09601481	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/17114
dc.subject	Autonomous systems	en
dc.subject	Desalination	en
dc.subject	Lead-acid batteries	en
dc.subject	Logistic modelling	en
dc.subject	Reverse osmosis	en
dc.subject	Wind power	en
dc.subject.other	Computer simulation	en
dc.subject.other	Desalination	en
dc.subject.other	Economic and social effects	en
dc.subject.other	Lead acid batteries	en
dc.subject.other	Mathematical models	en
dc.subject.other	Optimization	en
dc.subject.other	Reverse osmosis	en
dc.subject.other	Water treatment plants	en
dc.subject.other	Autonomous systems	en
dc.subject.other	Logistic modeling	en
dc.subject.other	Operating strategy	en
dc.subject.other	Optimal sizing	en
dc.subject.other	Wind power	en
dc.subject.other	Computer simulation	en
dc.subject.other	Desalination	en
dc.subject.other	Economic and social effects	en
dc.subject.other	Lead acid batteries	en
dc.subject.other	Mathematical models	en
dc.subject.other	Optimization	en
dc.subject.other	Reverse osmosis	en
dc.subject.other	Water treatment plants	en
dc.subject.other	Wind power	en
dc.subject.other	desalination	en
dc.subject.other	logistics	en
dc.subject.other	simulation	en
dc.subject.other	wind power	en
dc.title	Component sizing for an autonomous wind-driven desalination plant	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/j.renene.2005.09.027	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2005.09.027	en
heal.publicationDate	2006	en
heal.abstract	Objective of this paper is to provide insight in the component selection criteria of an autonomous wind-driven desalination plant. For this purpose, a suitable logistic model of such a system is developed, which simulates its steady-state operation, taking into account the power and energy equilibrium in the system. The simulation of the system operation is performed employing two alternative control strategies and a variety of different configurations with respect to the size of its main components (wind turbine, desalination plant and batteries). For each case, the annual water production is calculated and an economic assessment is performed to estimate the expected water production cost, which is the ultimate measure of the feasibility of the stand-alone system. Other important factors, such as the desalination unit start/stop operations are also calculated. Based on the simulation results, conclusions are drawn regarding the optimal sizing of the system components and its recommended operating strategy. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.journalName	Renewable Energy	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.renene.2005.09.027	en
dc.identifier.volume	31	en
dc.identifier.issue	13	en
dc.identifier.spage	2122	en
dc.identifier.epage	2139	en