MED

The Opportunity: Water Is a Thermal Problem

Freshwater scarcity is fundamentally a thermal challenge.
MED is a proven desalination technology that uses heat—not electricity—to separate freshwater from seawater.

Unlike membrane-based systems, MED:

• tolerates variable operation

• thrives on low- and mid-grade heat

• scales naturally through repetition
  
  

These characteristics make MED an ideal match for modern thermal infrastructure.

Why MED Fits the Platform Naturally

Thermal Nano Technology integrates MED as a native thermal load, not an add-on.

MED pairs exceptionally well with:

• recovered turbine exhaust heat

• partially utilized thermal storage

• return-loop heat from CSP systems

• controlled ceramic or salt-based thermal delivery

Instead of rejecting usable heat, the system converts it directly into water.

Modular MED Trains

MED is inherently modular, consisting of repeating “effects” operating at progressively lower pressures and temperatures.

Thermal Nano Technology deploys MED as modular distillation trains:

· Factory-built MED units sized to defined thermal input bands
· Parallel trains for scalability and redundancy
· Individual units can be isolated for service without interrupting water production
· Capacity expands by adding trains—not rebuilding systems

This allows freshwater production to scale independently of power generation.

Designed for Variable Operation

MED systems are tolerant of:

• partial thermal input

• load changes

• transient conditions

• non-ideal weather

This makes MED particularly well suited to CSP-based systems where thermal availability varies throughout the day.

Water production continues even when electrical output is reduced.

Integration with CSP and Thermal Storage

MED integrates seamlessly with the broader platform:

· Utilizes low-grade and recovered heat streams
· Operates downstream of primary power generation
· Converts otherwise unused thermal energy into freshwater
· Improves total system efficiency without added complexity

Water becomes an always-on output, not a byproduct.

Why MED Matters for Island and Remote Systems

For island nations and remote regions, water reliability is often more critical than peak electrical output.

Modular MED enables:

• continuous freshwater production

• reduced reliance on fuel-based desalination

• simplified maintenance and operations

• scalable deployment aligned with population growth

Water security improves without increasing grid fragility.

Beyond Desalination

MED also enables controlled brine concentration for:

• mineral recovery

• volume reduction

• environmentally responsible discharge

Brine handling becomes a downstream process, isolated from plant-critical systems.

A Thermal-First Water Strategy

By integrating MED directly into the thermal architecture, Thermal Nano Technology transforms excess and recovered heat into a stable, scalable freshwater resource.

Optional Closing Bridge

The same modular thermal architecture that enables MED also supports advanced ceramic-based thermal storage and next-generation CSP system design.