Solar distillation

A novel continuous single-stage solar still that makes use of a phase change energy storage mixture (PCESM) for promoting energy usage has been devised and constructed. The still consists of a module made from an external body of galvanized iron, a frame of galvanized iron, a pan at the bottom of th

Nowadays an oil crisis is going on. The impact of rising fuel prices of all energy sources, except renewable ones is destructive. It is an opportunity and a challenge to promote renewable energies by application of the existing technology and simultaneously by intensive research to lower costs and i

A solar distillation system has been designed and installed in NCSR “Demokritos”. The system consists of three parts: an asymmetric, single-effect solar still of greenhouse type, integrated storage and a flat-plate collectors field. The thermal behavior of the system was investigated by two series o

Water has always been a source of energy for man. We use solar energy to change salt water into drinking water by solar distillation, a process that started away back in history. Obtaining water is one of the major occupations of rural peoples in the desert areas. The introduction of solar distillat

Solar distillation of seawater can be economical on a large scale, combining the advantages of free solar energy with cost effective design. To do this, we have designed a large scale, solar unit topped by covers at two levels, the top resists the wind, creating a quiet space for more traditional co