An experimental investigation of the solar distiller basin's performance using a flat mirror and vertical barriers

Abstract

The study presents a solar-based system for long-term energy and freshwater supply, combining power generation with a water production sub-cycle. The system achieves maximum values for freshwater production rate, water temperature, and glass temperature, which are inversely related to aquarium water heat capacity. A one-sided solar distiller was compared to another with six parallel columns and a plane mirror, achieving maximum efficiency of 49.14% and 18.91%, respectively. The goal is to find the best design for higher productivity of clean fresh water in a shorter time and use recycled materials in the distillation system.

Keywords

• Distillation basin
• Flat mirror
• Solar water distiller
• Vertical barriers