Perspectives of solar-powered desalination with the 'SMCEC' technique

Habib Ben Bacha; Aref Y. Maalej; Hamed Ben Dhia; Isabell Ulber; Hermann Uchtmann; Martin Engelhardt; Jürgen Krelle

doi:10.1016/S0011-9164(99)00039-9

Perspectives of solar-powered desalination with the 'SMCEC' technique

Habib Ben Bacha
, Aref Y. Maalej
, Hamed Ben Dhia
, Isabell Ulber
, Hermann Uchtmann
, Martin Engelhardt
, Jürgen Krelle

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Abstract

In this article, the survey, description and perspectives of a new solar-based desalination technique-solar multiple condensation evaporation cycle (SMCEC)-are presented. This technique uses solar energy to heat brackish water and does not pollute the environment. Two pilot desalination facilities located in Sfax in the centre of Tunisia are the scope of this paper. The two facilities use the SMCEC technique but have different designs and equipment. The two units are operated under the supervision of the Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieur de Sfax. The produced distillate water is used for drip-irrigation. Performance analysis showed as much as 60% of daily water needed for irrigation has been produced by the pilot units during good weather conditions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	177-183
Number of pages	7
Journal	Desalination
Volume	122
Issue number	2-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0011-9164(99)00039-9
State	Published - 7 Jul 1999
Externally published	Yes
Event	Proceedings of the 1998 International Workshop on Desalination Technologies for Small and Medium Size Plants with Limited Environmental Impact - Rome, Italy Duration: 3 Dec 1998 → 4 Dec 1998

UN SDGs

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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Cost
Production
Solar energy
Solar multiple condensation and evaporation cycle
Water desalination

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