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A modified basin type solar still: Experimental performance and economic study.
- Source :
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Energy . Dec2015 Part 1, Vol. 93, p335-342. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- A solar desalination system working at sub-atmospheric pressure is investigated. The decrease of the saline water evaporation pressure allows a much reduction of energy required to operate the system. The desalination system consists of a solar basin connected to an external air-cooled condenser and utilizes a vacuum pump to develop the vacuum condition. The experimental results for different seasons are presented. A maximum desalination system efficiency of 40% is obtained. An enhancement of 16.2% and 29.7% in productivity and thermal efficiency, respectively are obtained compared with the conventional solar still. Eventually, a cost analysis is carried out to evaluate the constructed desalination system economically. Based on the analysis of the obtained results, the recommendations for improvement of the constructed system are outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03605442
- Volume :
- 93
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Energy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 111487411
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.09.045