Abstract
We consider here the case where a solar collector system, without storage, is linked to an otherwise stand-alone, fuel-driven desalination plant. The choices involved in selecting the type of solar collector and the design constrains on other components of the thermal source loop are outlined. A rationale is outlined for determining the most economic collector area for Such a situation and the proportion of the plant's energy requirement that can be provided by solar energy is discussed. Results for a specific collector/ desalination plant system, which include the effect of solar collector cost and fuel oil price on the economics, are presented. The decisions and constraints involved in selecting an optimum solar-assisted desalination system for a particular application are outlined.
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