Fresh Water Generator Capacity
Evaporator capacity Q = (Q_jacket × η)/h_fg - vacuum-flash generator using main-engine jacket heat.
Fresh water rate
765kg/h
Daily FW production
18.4m³/day
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Typical 25-30 m³/day on a Panamax main engine at 80 % MCR jacket output. Salinity alarm dumps distillate below 10 ppm. Post-treatment adds mineralisation + UV for potable quality.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket water heat | kW | engine heat balance | |
| Evaporator effectiveness | - | manufacturer | |
| Latent heat at vacuum | kJ/kg | steam tables |