Advances in Sustainable Humidification-Dehumidification Thermal Desalination Systems presents the newest developments in humidification-dehumidification (HDH) systems and their applications for reducing energy usage in thermal desalination. This book is split into three parts, firstly outlining the principles, analysis, and optimization of HDH technology, its impact across the economy and environment, and the multi-stage approach for maximizing energy efficiency. This is followed by practical guides on implementing sustainable HDH systems within a variety of scenarios, from hybrid systems to refrigeration. Finally, the book provides a complete case study on materials and materials selection for the ideal HDH system across a wide range of applications. Showing how the major advances in this technology impact the energy requirements of fresh-water production, this book takes a reader from fundamental principles to sustainable real-world applications of HDH thermal desalination systems.

1. Introduction: the need for low-grade heat desalination systems 2. Small scale desalination systems Part I: 4E Analysis 3. Introducing the humidification-dehumidification desalination system, with thermodynamic analysis of its cycle 4. Investigating the exegetic, economic, and environmental aspects of an HDH desalination unit 5. Evaluating optimization methods for an HDH desalination unit 6. Examining a multi-stage HDH desalination system Part II: Process Integration 7. Fundamentals of hybrid HDH desalination systems 8. Integrating HDH desalination with renewable energy sources 9. Integrating HDH desalination with agricultural greenhouses 10. Integrating HDH desalination with power generation cycles 11. Integrating HDH desalination with refrigeration cycles 12. Integrating HDH desalination with other desalination plants 13. Evaluating optimization methods for hybrid HDH desalination systems Part III: Materials 14. Evaluating different packing materials for an HDH desalination unit