Phase change materials (PCMs) have received substantial interest for their ability to store
and release latent heat for energy conservation and thermal control purposes. PCMs are …

Storage of the thermal energy of solar intensity has a significant effect on the efficiency of
desalination systems at nighttime, when solar intensity is not available. Solar energy …

Electrical and thermal energy can be generated simultaneously by using photovoltaic-
thermal (PVT) systems. Also, electrical efficiency can be enhanced by cooling the PV panel …

Herein, five alternative combinations were applied on and under the still basin to enhance
tubular solar still performance. Firstly, using a v-corrugated aluminum basin. Secondly …

Recently, many studies have focused on desalination systems using solar energy sources
due to low energy costs, the feasibility of usage in most weathers and no use of fossil fuels …

Due to the growing population rate and increasing social activities, the content of municipal
solid waste (MSW) production is increasing. Energy production from MSW is one of the …

Solar stills are well-known tools utilized for producing fresh water from brackish or salty
water. Their easy and environmentally friendly operation and low construction cost are the …

Solar water desalination is still one of the most efficient techniques in water and wastewater
treatment. In the present study, an evacuated tube collector (ETC) was used as the basin of …

Solar desalination is the most promising approach for obtaining clean water from brackish
water in an arid area having scarcity of potable water as well as electricity. In the present …

The stepped solar still has a large condensing and receiving surface area compared to the
conventional simple solar still. The purpose of this experimental study is to enhance the …