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Journal Article

Authors
Morse, R. N.; and Read, W. R. W.
Title
The development of a solar still for Australian conditions (and discussion)
In
Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Transactions
Imprint
vol. MC3, May 1967, pp. 71-
Description

[This paper was awarded the Mechanical Engineering Prize 1967]

Abstract

A solar still suitable for manufacture on a commercial scale is described. A 4,500-sq. ft. prototype has been in operation for 2½ years in Western Australia, producing 73,000 gal. per annum, with a peak output of 400 gal. per day.
The thermal and economic factors influencing the design are discussed and a method of predicting performance is compared with measured output of the prototype.
The installation can operate for some months without attention and is satisfactory for isolated areas. It is believed to be the cheapest method of water desalination for a demand of less than 50,000 gal. per day. Nevertheless, the price of water when costed realistically is $3.75 per 1,000 gal.
Solar stills have great potential in areas of high insolation where rainfall is less than 18 in. per annum.

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