A membrane distillation regenerator can include a first liquid channel through which a first liquid flows at a first temperature, a second liquid channel through which a second liquid flows from the first liquid channel and at a second temperature higher than the first temperature, a condensation cell disposed between the first liquid channel and the second liquid channel, and a permeable membrane disposed between the second liquid channel and the condensation cell. The regenerator can include several distillation stages in which the vapor separated from the second liquid can pass from an evaporation chamber of the second liquid channel through the membrane and into a corresponding condensation chamber of the condensation cell.

A desalination and cooling system integrating an Ejector Cooling Cycle (ECC) system and a Permeate Gap Membrane Distillation (PGMD) system. The ECC system includes a generator, an evaporator, an ejector, and a condenser. The generator produces a primary flow of refrigerant, the evaporator provides cooling and a secondary flow of the refrigerant, and the ejector combines these flows to generate a super-heated stream of the refrigerant, which the condenser cools. The PGMD system, including a feed chamber, a coolant chamber, a permeate gap chamber, and a membrane with pores, allows water vapors from a hot stream to pass from the feed chamber to the permeate gap chamber. The ECC and PGMD systems are connected at the condenser, where the super-heated stream of the refrigerant heats the cold stream to produce the hot stream, facilitating efficient desalination and cooling.

A desalination and cooling system integrating an Ejector Cooling Cycle (ECC) and a Sweeping Gas Membrane Distillation (SGMD) system. The ECC system includes a generator, an evaporator, an ejector, and a first condenser. The generator produces a primary flow of refrigerant, the evaporator provides cooling and a secondary flow of the refrigerant, and the ejector combines these flows to generate a super-heated stream of the refrigerant, which the first condenser cools. The SGMD system, comprising a feed chamber, a sweeping gas chamber, a membrane with pores, and a second condenser, allows water vapors from a hot stream to pass from the feed chamber to the sweeping gas chamber of the SGMD system. The ECC and SGMD systems are connected at the first condenser, where the super-heated stream of the refrigerant heats the cold stream to produce the hot stream, facilitating efficient desalination and cooling.

A desalination and cooling system integrating an Ejector Cooling Cycle (ECC) and an Air Gap Membrane Distillation (AGMD) system. The ECC system includes a generator, an evaporator, an ejector, and a condenser. The generator produces a primary flow of refrigerant, the evaporator provides cooling and a secondary flow of the refrigerant, and the ejector combines these flows to generate a super-heated stream of the refrigerant, which the condenser cools. The AGMD system, comprising a feed chamber, a coolant chamber, an air gap chamber, and a membrane with pores, allows water vapors from a hot stream to pass from the feed chamber to the air gap chamber of the AGMD system. The ECC and AGMD systems are connected at the condenser, where the super-heated stream of the refrigerant heats the cold stream to produce the hot stream, facilitating efficient desalination and cooling.

A desalination and cooling system is disclosed, integrating an Ejector Cooling Cycle (ECC) system and a Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) system. The ECC system includes a generator, an evaporator, an ejector, and a condenser. The generator produces a primary flow of refrigerant, the evaporator provides cooling and a secondary flow of the refrigerant, and the ejector combines these flows to generate a super-heated stream of the refrigerant, which the condenser cools. The DCMD system, including a feed chamber, a permeate chamber, a membrane with pores, and an external cooling source, allows water vapors from a hot stream to pass from the feed chamber to the permeate chamber. The ECC and DCMD systems are connected at the condenser, where the super-heated stream of the refrigerant heats the cold stream to produce the hot stream, facilitating efficient desalination and cooling.

A desalination and cooling system integrating an Ejector Cooling Cycle (ECC) and a Vacuum Membrane Distillation (VMD) system. The ECC system includes a generator, an evaporator, an ejector, and a first condenser. The generator produces a primary flow of refrigerant, the evaporator provides cooling and a secondary flow of the refrigerant, and the ejector combines these flows to generate a super-heated stream of the refrigerant, which the first condenser cools. The VMD system includes a feed chamber, a vacuum chamber, a membrane with pores, and a second condenser, the membrane allows water vapors from a hot stream to pass from the feed chamber to the vacuum chamber. The ECC and VMD systems are connected at the first condenser, where the super-heated stream of the refrigerant heats the cold stream to produce the hot stream, facilitating efficient desalination and cooling.

A multi-stage sweeping gas membrane distillation (MS-SGMD) system and a method of use are provided. The MS-SGMD includes a plurality of modules, wherein each module includes a feed chamber fluidically coupled to a feed line and a carrier gas line, wherein the feed line introduces a liquid feed into the feed chamber from a liquid feed tank, and wherein the carrier gas line introduces a carrier gas into the feed chamber. Each module includes a sweeping gas chamber fluidically coupled to a sweeping gas line and a sweeping gas return line, wherein a sweeping gas is passed through the sweeping gas chamber. Each module further includes a membrane separating the feed chamber from the sweeping gas chamber, wherein the membrane allows transportation of vapor from the feed chamber to the sweeping gas chamber while blocking liquid from moving from the feed chamber to the sweeping gas chamber.

A water desalination system including a sweeping gas membrane distillation (SGMD) unit in integration with a Jet Impingement Condenser (JIC) unit. The SGMD unit includes a water heater and a water pump connected through an inlet and an outlet to a semi-permeable membrane placed inside a distillation unit. The SGMD unit further includes an air compressor coupled to a humidity sensor, a pressure gauge, a temperature probe, and a flow meter. The JIC unit includes an air accumulation enclosure with an inlet, an air compressor outlet, and a coolant. The JIC unit further includes a perforated plate, and a condenser surface in contact with a sweeping gas inlet. The water desalination system further includes a power unit connected to the water heater and the coolant.

Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems, apparatus, and methods for using graphene oxide-containing membranes for separation and concentration processes. In some embodiments, a fluid component having a first concentration in a fluid mixture can be concentrated using a first distillation process to a second concentration. In some embodiments, the fluid component can be concentrated from the second concentration to a third concentration using a graphene oxide-containing membrane. In some embodiments, the fluid component can be concentrated from the third concentration to a fourth concentration using a second distillation process. In some embodiments, the fluid component can have an azeotropic concentration between the second concentration and the third concentration.

A method for treating aqueous saline streams, specifically saline effluents, by means of membrane distillation with pre-treatments, in order to remove total calcium hardness and permanent calcium hardness and the presence of sulphates in saline effluents, more specifically in residual brines from desalination plants. The system makes it possible to concentrate brines above 37% by weight, i.e. above the saturation level, which makes it possible to reduce the volume of brine considerably, making it suitable for other industrial uses and producing pure water.