Abstract
This paper deals with the cost reductions which are becoming possible in the field of potable water production by solar powered seawater distillation. It describes a plant having a production capacity of 600 tons of potable water per day. Heat is largely supplied by low cost solar heat collectors, forming a part of a combined heating system which includes conventional heat sources. The plant also includes a multiple-effect distillation unit incorporating optimized design parameters. It can be shown that by using this combined system water production costs can be obtained which are competitive with those of conventionally powered seawater distillation plants.
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