Solar-enhanced freshwater generation in arid coastal environments: A double basin stepped solar still with vertical wick assistance study in northern Gujarat

D Davra, P Mehta, N Patel, B Markam - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Harnessing solar energy for water distillation is a significant method for obtaining freshwater
from saline and seawater, especially in remote areas. The primary objective of this research …

Improving vertical solar still performance for efficient Desalination: Investigating the influence of Wick, condensate plate and device dimensions

M Abbaspour, Q Esmaili, A Ramiar - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Access to sustainable energy sources and clean water remain two of the most significant
challenges in the modern world. Fortunately, desalination can be achieved using a variety of …

Productivity amelioration of stepped solar still using phase change material and evacuated tube collector

R Grewal, H Manchanda, M Kumar - Heat Transfer, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigates the individual and cumulative effects of phase change material
(PCM) and evacuated tube collector (ETC) on the performance of a stepped solar still (SSS) …