Solar desalination via multiple tray distillation

Abstract

Small scale desalination of brackish water by distillation using solar energy is a clean, economical and technically competitive solution for small scale production of fresh/distilled water in remote areas. Regions of prime relevance are those characterized by lots of sunshine and readily available brackish water resources, the likes of the vast expanses of the greater In-Salah Sahara desert area. In this work we present an experimental study of a new concept of solar desalination.