Optimization of integrated cogeneration power plant and desalination plant systems for a range of power and water supply requirements

Abstract Comparative economic analysis is presented which shows necessity of integrated power and desalination plants optimization rather than separate optimization of power generating and desalination units. This paper introduces: - Calculational procedure and resulting curves for cogeneration plant selection for a range of power and steam demands. - Conceptual procedure for integrated power plant and desalination plant system optimization. - Results of comparative economic analysis of integrated power/ desalination plant optimization as compared with separate power plant and desalination plant optimization.