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Pressure and flow ripples in integrated energy recovery-pressure boost devices (IERPBD) for seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) systems induce detrimental vibrations, noise, and accelerated degradation of critical components (e.g., reverse osmosis membranes and valves). To address this challenge, this study proposes a comprehensive optimization framework combining numerical modeling, structural redesign, and experimental validation. A lumped parameter model of the axial piston booster pump (APBP) in IERPBD was developed, incorporating Monte Carlo-based flow area calculation and simulated annealing (SA) algorithm-driven optimization of port plate geometry. A novel 2 pressures/2 systems (2P2S) method was implemented to dynamically characterize flow ripples, achieving high measurement accuracy and validating the model's fidelity across rotational speeds. Besides, an optimized port plate was manufactured based on optimization results. Experimental results revealed a 14.8 % reduction in pressure ripple and 11.2 % reduction in flow ripple with the optimized port plate, demonstrating the efficacy of the SA algorithm in mitigating hydraulic pulsations. Furthermore, the study quantifies the diminishing optimization efficacy at higher rotational speeds, linking it to increased leakage dynamics and system resonance effects. This work establishes a validated methodology for improving SWRO systems reliability through flow ripple suppression, with direct implications for energy efficiency and component longevity.
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DESALINATION
ISSN: 0011-9164
Year: 2025
Volume: 608
9 . 9 0 0
JCR@2022
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