Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Approximately (97 percent) of the water on Earth is salty or polluted, leaving just 3% as freshwater, only about (1%) of which is easily accessible for human use. The world’s population is increasingly dependent on this priceless resource for electricity, irrigation, industrial processes, and everyday use. Solar desalination is gaining prominence as the most viable method for addressing water shortage in all elements of sustainable development. Several solar distillations processes use various strategies to create clean water. The hemispherical solar still (HSS) is one of the most effective alternatives for meeting the need for freshwater in rural and distant locations However, there are limits to the performance of hemispherical solar stills, and various researchers have examined the ability to enhance (HSS) thermal performance. This comprehensive review analyses and reports on the design and operating characteristics that impact the performance of the (HSS). Generally, hemispherical solar still has relatively better thermal performance than other types of solar stills. The maximum solar radiation, daily accumulative yield, thermal efficiency, CPL and recovery period for different studies related to (HSS) are prepared and arranged carefully in the present work. Additionally, the cost analysis was also considered. In order to help the researchers understand the developments of (HSSs), the most important findings of the reviewed papers were summarized.
Source: Energy Reports
Institutions: University of Khartoum, University of Babylon, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, University of Eloued, University of Kerbala, University of Monastir, University of Ha'il, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Université Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara, Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,240
OpenAlex ID: W4283760680