Document
Enhanced productivity of double-slope solar still using local rocks.
Identifier
DOI: 10.12720/sgce.8.3.307-312
Source
International Journal of Smart Grid and Clean Energy. v. 8, 3, p. 307-312
Contributors
Moosa, Iessa Sabbe., Author
Saleh, Ahmed A. M., Author
Country
India
Publisher
Engineering and Technology Publishing.
Gregorian
2019-05-01
Language
English
Subject
English abstract
At present, Oman faces a serious problem on water shortage due to lack of freshwater sources and low underground water levels. Conversely, Oman has a high level of solar radiation and various types of rocks. Three different types of local rocks have been used in this study, namely, basalt rocks, concrete bricks and crashed rocks, to enhance the productivity of water by increasing the time of output from the double-slope solar still. Results revealed a remarkable increase in the productivity of the basin with concrete bricks by 42%, which was more than that of the productivity of the basin without concrete at 7 pm. Moreover, the productivity of the basin with igneous rocks was improved by 111%, which was more than that of a clear basin at 7 pm. The maximum water temperature of the basin with concrete bricks and the clear basin was 73.2 °C and 75.2 °C at 1 pm, respectively. In addition, the maximum water temperature of the basin with igneous rocks and the clear basin was 71.6 °C at 3 pm and 77.3 °C at 2 pm, respectively.
ISSN
2315-4462
Category
Journal articles