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Article Type

Research Paper

Corresponding Author

Hassan Sami Abdelamir

Highlights

  1. Novel solar active photovoltaic distiller design
  2. Peltier device enhances evaporation and condensation processes
  3. The Peltier device integrated into the solar active photovoltaic distiller boosts productivity and demonstrates the potential to enhance the performance of solar-powered desalination units. This emphasizes the significance of innovative technologies in sustainable water production.
  4. The study indicates that the suggested design has potential to enhance productivity and efficiency of solar-driven desalination systems, leading to more research in renewable energy for water desalination.

Abstract

Numerous researchers have examined alternative and safe techniques for desalinating water in arid regions. The most optimal and cost-effective approach is desalination through solar energy, owing to its widespread availability and lack of detrimental effects on the environment. Solar cells possess diverse applications, one of which is desalination. The present study presents a novel method for desalinating brackish water and seawater utilizing solar energy. The procedure involved the evaporation of water through the sun's radiation in a controlled setting. The experimentation was conducted within the confines of the laboratory at Najaf Engineering Technical College. The fresh design of the solar active photovoltaic distiller incorporates a solar photovoltaic Peltier system. The outcomes of the experiment demonstrated that incorporating three Peltiers within the glass and wick proved superior to their external placement, resulting in an augmented production of distilled water. The cumulative productivity achieved when employing three Peltiers inside the glass at flow rates of 1 ml/min, 2 ml/min, and 4 ml/min were 502 g, 967 g, and 1319 g, respectively. In contrast, the productivity amounted to 325 g, 627 g, and 1000 g when utilizing three Peltiers outside the glass at the same flow rates. The main objective of this study was to develop and assess a solar still with a solar cell, aiming to maximize productivity per unit area; the findings revealed that the third model, incorporating internal Peltiers, achieved higher overall productivity compared to the second model, primarily due to the Peltiers' capability to control temperature within the distiller, thereby enhancing condensation efficiency.

Keywords

Solar Water Desalination; fresh water, solar cell; Wick; Peltier; Enhance Productivity

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