Thermal Analysis of Sea Water Hybrid Solar Desalination System - An Experimental Approach.

The primary environmental impacts of seawater desalination are salty, hot, and chemical pollution induced by the direct release of concentrated brine from various desalination processes. The primary goal of this research is to conduct experimental thermal analyses of seawater in a hybrid solar desalination system. It uses solar energy to heat seawater, which is then fed via copper tubes. Hybrid solar desalination systems make use of evacuated tube collectors (ETC) and compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs). Sea water evaporates due to the intensity of sun radiation, resulting in steam. Steam is condensed, and the resulting potable water is stored in an airtight container. Groundwater, saline water, and saltwater were used as inputs, yielding 2.5, 1.5, and 2 litres of drinkable water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]