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Theoretical Analysis of the Effect of a Bottom Reflector on a Vertical Multiple-Effect Diffusion Solar Still Coupled with a Basin-Type Still
Author
Source
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The effect of a flat plate bottom reflector on a vertical multiple-effect diffusion solar still coupled with a basin-type still is analyzed theoretically at 30°N latitude.
The still has a right-angled triangular cross-section consisting of a horizontal basin liner, a sloping double glass cover, and the vertical multiple-effect diffusion still (multiple-effect section) at the vertical rear wall.
A geometrical model was constructed to calculate the amount of solar radiation reflected by the reflector and absorbed on both the basin liner and the first partition of the multiple-effect section.
The reflected radiation from the reflector can be a thermal input to the multiple-effect section both in cases where the reflected radiation is absorbed on the basin liner and on the first partition.
It is predicted that the overall daily productivity of the still can be increased about 16%, 13%, and 29% on the spring and autumn equinoxes, the winter solstice, and the summer solstice, respectively, by adding the external reflector and setting the reflector inclination to the proper angle according to seasons.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tanaka, Hiroshi. 2013. Theoretical Analysis of the Effect of a Bottom Reflector on a Vertical Multiple-Effect Diffusion Solar Still Coupled with a Basin-Type Still. Advances in Mechanical Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446945
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tanaka, Hiroshi. Theoretical Analysis of the Effect of a Bottom Reflector on a Vertical Multiple-Effect Diffusion Solar Still Coupled with a Basin-Type Still. Advances in Mechanical Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446945
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tanaka, Hiroshi. Theoretical Analysis of the Effect of a Bottom Reflector on a Vertical Multiple-Effect Diffusion Solar Still Coupled with a Basin-Type Still. Advances in Mechanical Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446945
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446945