Performance Optimization of an Integrated Solar Desalination System

1*,2,3Assistant Professor, M.V.G.R. College of Engineering, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh-535005, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***-------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract-Desalination is a process which is used to convert the salt water or saline water into usable water using different techniques. The energy utilized by the desalination process to remove the impurities from the water is comparatively very more. So, instead of using non renewable resources like coal, petroleum products and natural gas we intend to use most abundant renewable energy on the earth that is solar energy. This paper focuses upon integrated solar desalination system using multi stage heat recovery processes. An experimental research conducted has been considered which is analyzed further by conducting theoretical validation to the performance parameters involved in this system. MATLAB is used to find out the amount of fresh water distilled per unit area and unit time, the total system efficiency and solar collecting efficiency are evaluated based on standard formulae. The maximum performance parameters which can be obtained are presented on both sunny day and cloudy day conditions.