Table 4 The data related to Pareto frontier points’ decision variables and objective function values.

From: Design and optimization of a novel loop configured MSF desalination system with reservoir tanks for minimal liquid discharge

Point

Description

Decision Variables

Objective Functions

\(\:{\varvec{T}}_{1}\)

\(\:{\varvec{T}}_{3}\)

\(\:{\dot{\varvec{m}}}_{6}/{\dot{\varvec{m}}}_{9}\)

Specific energy consumption (SEC) [kWh/L]

Number of loops to reach steady state

A

Min energy to mass ratio

88.03

65.0434

1.2994

0. 6304

11,577

B

Closest point to the ideal point (Best point)

91.5

65.0123

1.2998

0.6307

10,071

C

Min number of loops to reach steady state

94.7

65.0117

1.3

0. 6312

9005