Conference proceeding
Modelling and evaluation of the solar still integrated greenhouse desalination systems
2011 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference: Diverse Challenges, Innovative Solutions, pp.484-496
2011 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference Diverse Challenges Innovative Solutions (SEAg) (Gold Coast, Australia, 29/09/2011 - 30/09/2011)
01/01/2011
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Abstract
A thermal analysis of a solar still type greenhouse integrated desalination unit was carried out for Adelaide's climatic conditions. A thermal model of a conventional solar still was simulated and the fresh water production of the system was evaluated. The results were compared with previous experimental results. The results demonstrated that even if the whole roof area is used, the required fresh water supply cannot be produced in the months of May, June, and July by the simple solar still system integrated into a greenhouse. The effects of the desalination system on the internal environment of the greenhouse were also considered. It was revealed from the results that the use of the solar still system during the period from April to October causes unsuitable greenhouse conditions for the greenhouse crops. The performance results are compared with a humidification-dehumidification type greenhouse desalination system which provides more acceptable water production and climatic condition results.
Details
- Title
- Modelling and evaluation of the solar still integrated greenhouse desalination systems
- Creators
- M Ucgul - University of South AustraliaW Y Saman - University of South AustraliaJ M Fielke - University of South Australia
- Publication Details
- 2011 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference: Diverse Challenges, Innovative Solutions, pp.484-496
- Conference
- 2011 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference Diverse Challenges Innovative Solutions (SEAg) (Gold Coast, Australia, 29/09/2011 - 30/09/2011)
- Publisher
- Engineers Australia; Barton, ACT
- Identifiers
- 991013044012702368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding