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A review on the Solar Still
Abstract
In present scenario the problem of clean potable water is very crucial. Due to adverse weather
condition the potable water is not available in the required quantity. The available water is brackish
and to convert that in to fresh water is the main requirement in present scenario. As per the report by
WHO and UNICEF the improved quality of water is used by 91% world population. Due to rapid
industrialization and urbanization the requirement of the clean potable water has increased. The
surface of the earth is covered by the water is about 2/3 of the total surface. Out of the total available
water 97% is salty and only 2% is fresh water available in form of glacial. Less than 1% fresh water is
in human reach and utilizes the same for drinking purpose. By seeing this condition it is very clear
that by 2050 the potable water will be scare and it will create a great crisis. Thee requirement of the
fresh potable water is very much important for good health. Excessive use of water in Agriculture and
Industry is the prime cause of water shortage for drinking purpose.
The objective of this paper is to describe the basics of the solar still and the different types with their
design. This paper will try to describe about the different environmental factors which affect the
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productivity of the solar still .In this paper few techniques are also discussed with which we can
increase the productivity of the solar still.
Both the sectors are deteriorating the quality and availability of the good water.There are several
designs of the solar stills which are used for the purpose to increase the productivity of the Solar still.
The conventional designs are Single slope and double slope solar still. To get the fresh water at
economical price is another big advantage of the solar still.
The aim of this paper is to give the basic understanding of different design and parameters which are
responsible for the yield of the solar still.
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