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RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS 卷:63
Solar stills: A comprehensive review of designs, performance and material advances
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Rufuss, D. Dsilva Winfred1  Iniyan, S.1  Suganthi, L.2  Davies, P. A.3 
[1] Anna Univ, Inst Energy Studies, Madras 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
[2] Anna Univ, Madras 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
[3] Aston Univ, Sustainable Environm Res Grp, Engn & Appl Sci, Birmingham B4 7ET, W Midlands, England
关键词: Solar still;    Desalination;    Performance;    Phase change materials;    Nanocomposites;   
DOI  :  10.1016/j.rser.2016.05.068
来源: Elsevier
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【 摘 要 】

The demand for fresh water production is growing day by day with the increase in world population and with industrial growth. Use of desalination technology is increasing to meet this demand. Among desalination technologies, solar stills require low maintenance and are readily affordable; however their productivity is limited. This paper aims to give a detailed review about the various types of solar stills, covering passive and active designs, single- and multi-effect types, and the various modifications for improved productivity including reflectors, heat storage, fins, collectors, condensers, and mechanisms for enhancing heat and mass transfer. Photovoltaic-thermal and greenhouse type solar stills are also covered. Material advances in the area of phase change materials and nanocomposites are very promising to enhance further performance; future research should be carried out in these and other areas for the greater uptake of solar still technology. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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