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Solar Distillers with Different Types of Condensers: A Detailed Review

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Document Type : Review Article
10.63463/kjes.1197

Abstract

Access to potable water for the global population is gradually decreasing every day. Most human diseases are attributed to the use of contaminated or impure water sources. The need for water purification does not disrupt the ecosystem. Solar still is a water purification technology that produces ultra-pure distilled water without any harmful impact on the environment. Solar still systems provide sustainable solutions for fresh water production. There are various environmental and operational factors that are necessary to optimize the design of the still. Researchers have evaluated different designs to enhance the productivity of solar stills. The studies mentioned in this research paper demonstrated that the integration of a solar still with an exterior or internal solar condenser resulted in an effective and efficient productivity. This thorough inquiry seeks to show, depict and assess the condition of distinct solar stills together with various concentrator setups.

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Kerbala Journal for Engineering Sciences
Volume 5, Issue 4
December 2025
Pages 150-161
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