Enhancement of the distillate yield of solar still by separate and inbuilt condensers: A mini-Review

Abstract

Drinking water is considered one of the world's most important substances today. The amount of drinking water is also much lower. On the other hand, its use is immense both for the industry and for household duties. Solar still (SS) is known as a simple system for turning salty or brackish waters into fresh water with the application of solar energy. The temperature of the inner glass cover is an important factor in performance and condensers are used by researchers to reduce the condensation. This mini-review shows the work carried out by condenser researchers to improve the condensation rate and to improve the solar output. In the present mini-examination and various designs studied. Finally, the various possible future works for solar researchers have also been discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• Solar still (SS)
• condenser
• distillate yield
• efficiency

Acknowledgements

Open Access funding provided by the Qatar National Library.

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