Optimizing solarized desalination unit through the implementation of 4-step MED method using energy, exergy, economic and environmental analysis.

The consumption of thermal energy in thermal desalination plants leads to a higher price for the fresh water they produce compared to other methods. By utilizing optimization techniques, it is possible to lower both energy consumption and price. The focus of this paper is on optimizing a solarized desalination unit through the implementation of the 4-step MED method with a PTC collector.