LAPSE:2018.0926
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LAPSE:2018.0926
Predictive Control Applied to a Solar Desalination Plant Connected to a Greenhouse with Daily Variation of Irrigation Water Demand
Lidia Roca, Jorge A. Sánchez, Francisco Rodríguez, Javier Bonilla, Alberto de la Calle, Manuel Berenguel
November 27, 2018
The water deficit in the Mediterranean area is a known matter severely affecting agriculture. One way to avoid the aquifers’ exploitation is to supply water to crops by using thermal desalination processes. Moreover, in order to guarantee long-term sustainability, the required thermal energy for the desalination process can be provided by solar energy. This paper shows simulations for a case study in which a solar multi-effect distillation plant produces water for irrigation purposes. Detailed models of the involved systems are the base of a predictive controller to operate the desalination plant and fulfil the water demanded by the crops.
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dynamic simulation, Modelling, multi-effect distillation, process control, solar energy
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Roca L, Sánchez JA, Rodríguez F, Bonilla J, de la Calle A, Berenguel M. Predictive Control Applied to a Solar Desalination Plant Connected to a Greenhouse with Daily Variation of Irrigation Water Demand. (2018). LAPSE:2018.0926
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Roca L: Centro Mixto CIESOL, CIEMAT-Plataforma Solar de Almería, ctra. de Senés km. 4,5 Tabernas 04200, Almería 04120, Spain
Sánchez JA: Centro Mixto CIESOL, Universidad de Almería, ceiA3, Universidad de Almería, ctra. Sacramento s/n, Almería 04120, Spain
Rodríguez F: Centro Mixto CIESOL, Universidad de Almería, ceiA3, Universidad de Almería, ctra. Sacramento s/n, Almería 04120, Spain [ORCID]
Bonilla J: Centro Mixto CIESOL, CIEMAT-Plataforma Solar de Almería, ctra. de Senés km. 4,5 Tabernas 04200, Almería 04120, Spain
de la Calle A: CSIRO Energy Technology, 10 Murray Dwyer Ct, Mayfield West, Newcastle, NSW 2304, Australia
Berenguel M: Centro Mixto CIESOL, Universidad de Almería, ceiA3, Universidad de Almería, ctra. Sacramento s/n, Almería 04120, Spain [ORCID]
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Energies
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9
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3
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E194
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2016
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2016-03-14
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1996-1073
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