Cooling Effect on a solar still condenser

This research delves into the quantitative impact of design modifications on solar still performance, specifically examining the role of fins on the glass cover. Comparative analyses were conducted on two solar stills, SSref (Solar Still reference) and SSmod (Solar Still modified with fins), conside...

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Main Authors: Nafila Smakdji, Asma Khelassi-Sefaoui, Mothtar Bourdim, Antonio Siqueira
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Language:English
Published: University of El Oued 2023-12-01
Series:International Journal of Energetica
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Online Access:https://www.ijeca.info/index.php/IJECA/article/view/232
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description This research delves into the quantitative impact of design modifications on solar still performance, specifically examining the role of fins on the glass cover. Comparative analyses were conducted on two solar stills, SSref (Solar Still reference) and SSmod (Solar Still modified with fins), considering temperature variation, energy transfer, energy evaporation, hourly water output, and internal efficiency. SSmod consistently exhibited superior performance, maintaining lower temperatures (peak difference of 10 °C), achieving an average energy transfer of 555 W/m², a higher energy evaporation rate (335 W/m² on average), and an increased hourly water output (0.59 mL peak). The internal efficiency for SSmod averaged 0.741%, surpassing SSref's 0.713%. These quantified results highlight the crucial contribution of fins in enhancing distillation processes, providing a valuable foundation for designing solar stills with improved energy efficiency and resource utilization.
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spelling doaj-art-29d169ff47a946fea9872fcff3bc503d2025-08-20T02:01:46ZengUniversity of El OuedInternational Journal of Energetica2543-37172023-12-01826065143Cooling Effect on a solar still condenserNafila Smakdji0Asma Khelassi-Sefaoui1Mothtar Bourdim2Antonio Siqueira3Laboratory of Applied Energetics and Materials, University of Jijel, JijelDepartment of Hydraulic, University Center of Maghnia, TlemcenInstitute Science of and Technology, University Center of Maghnia, TlemcenDepartment of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de ViçosaThis research delves into the quantitative impact of design modifications on solar still performance, specifically examining the role of fins on the glass cover. Comparative analyses were conducted on two solar stills, SSref (Solar Still reference) and SSmod (Solar Still modified with fins), considering temperature variation, energy transfer, energy evaporation, hourly water output, and internal efficiency. SSmod consistently exhibited superior performance, maintaining lower temperatures (peak difference of 10 °C), achieving an average energy transfer of 555 W/m², a higher energy evaporation rate (335 W/m² on average), and an increased hourly water output (0.59 mL peak). The internal efficiency for SSmod averaged 0.741%, surpassing SSref's 0.713%. These quantified results highlight the crucial contribution of fins in enhancing distillation processes, providing a valuable foundation for designing solar stills with improved energy efficiency and resource utilization.https://www.ijeca.info/index.php/IJECA/article/view/232solar energy, energy efficiency, energy transfer, internal efficiency, glass cover.
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Cooling Effect on a solar still condenser
International Journal of Energetica
solar energy, energy efficiency, energy transfer, internal efficiency, glass cover.
title Cooling Effect on a solar still condenser
title_full Cooling Effect on a solar still condenser
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title_full_unstemmed Cooling Effect on a solar still condenser
title_short Cooling Effect on a solar still condenser
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topic solar energy, energy efficiency, energy transfer, internal efficiency, glass cover.
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