A comprehensive approach in optimization of a dual nuclear power and desalination system

► A typical nuclear power plant coupled to a desalination system is optimized. ► Objective functions based on thermodynamic and thermoeconomic analysis are obtained. ► The cost of the system product and exergetic efficiency of the system are optimized. ► A decision-making process for selection of the final optimal solution is introduced. ► Results obtained using various optimization scenarios are compared and discussed.