Thermal Distillation
MED – Multiple Effect Distillation
IDE is internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader in the delivery of desalination plants using Thermal Distillation technology.
The underlying concept of MED plants is the utilization of low grade input steam to produce distillate. The MED unit is comprised of a train of horizontal tubes and falling-film evaporative-condensers leading to a heat rejection condenser, which is located at the end. Distillate is produced in the MED unit through repetitive steps of evaporation and condensation, each at a lower temperature and pressure – hence a multiple quantity of distillate is obtained from a given quantity of input steam.
Features of IDE's Thermal Distillation Process:
• Ability to extract pure water from tap water, brackish water and seawater
• Guaranteed quality of boiler feed product water (less than 10 ppm TDS)
• Superior reliability and high availability
• Flexibility of operation with excellent load following capabilities
• Increased thermodynamic efficiency for reduced energy consumption
• Optional utilization of low cost waste heat energy sources
• Economical construction materials
• Minimal corrosion and scale formation
• Short delivery and installation time
• Easily expandable modular design
• Simple operation and easy maintenance
• Safe and environmentally friendly processes
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