| Issue |
E3S Web Conf.
Volume 699, 2026
11th International Conference on Energy and City of the Future (EVF’2024)
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| Article Number | 04001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | Materials, Physics and Factories of the Future | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202669904001 | |
| Published online | 20 March 2026 | |
A numerical Optimization of an Evaporative in HDH Desalination System: A Comparative Analysis of ADMM and Quadratic Programming
ASELab, Advanced Systems Engineering Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, 14000, Morocco
* Corresponding Author: Saad Aouatif. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Abstract
Evaporative systems play a crucial role in various industrial and environmental applications, offering energy-efficient cooling and humidification solutions. Optimizing these systems can significantly improve their performance and sustainability. This study compares the Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers (ADMM) and Quadratic Programming (QP) for optimizing key parameters in an evaporative system, including heat exchanger dimensions, airflow rates, water distribution, and operating temperatures. Results highlight the effectiveness of ADMM in managing complex, multi-variable constrained optimization problems, while QP provides faster convergence for specific quadratic formulations. The QP method ensures accuracy, whereas ADMM offers flexibility in handling real-world constraints. This research aims to provide insights into selecting the most suitable optimization techniques for enhancing evaporative system design and efficiency
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