Development of a two-fluid model for predicting phase-changing flows inside thermal vapor compressors used in thermal desalination systems

[Display omitted] •A new simulation method for a two-phase flow in TVCs was developed.•The effects of condensing steam on the performance of a TVC were studied.•The method considers different velocities between liquid and vapor phases.•The method is able to predict the flow properties in wide ranges...

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