A review and comparison of solar distillation: Direct and indirect type systems
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Open Access
- 1 October 2009
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Elsevier in Desalination and Water Treatment
- Vol. 10 (1-3) , 321-331
Abstract
One of the fast growing problems around the world is providing drinking water. This is felt especially in arid and semi-arid areas where lots of people lack fresh water. Solar energy can be used as the heat source to distillate brackish water. In this study, a comprehensive review of solar desalination systems is presented. The solar distillation systems are classified into two groups: direct distillation systems and indirect distillation systems. Comparison of the systems is presented in the tables.Keywords
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