Enhanced distillate production of stepped solar still via integration with multi-stage membrane distillation.

A A Mahgoub, S M Elsherbiny, O A A El-Masry, O A Elsamni

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A A MahgoubMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, P.O. Box 21544, El-Chatby, Egypt. Akram.alaa18@alexu.edu.eg.

S M ElsherbinyMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, P.O. Box 21544, El-Chatby, Egypt.

O A A El-MasryMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, P.O. Box 21544, El-Chatby, Egypt.

O A ElsamniMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, P.O. Box 21544, El-Chatby, Egypt.

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Abstract

Arid and coastal regions, such as Egypt, face significant challenges in meeting potable water demands driven by population growth and sustainable development. Energy-efficient desalination technologies are urgently needed to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources. This study introduces a novel integration of a thermal membrane with a stepped solar still, leveraging basin heat to drive membrane distillation (MD). The system employs multiple membrane layers and water-vapor absorbent wicks to capture vapor and transfer latent heat, enabling cascading preheating of brine layers. A validated mathematical model assessed the system's performance under varying conditions, accommodating up to ten stages. Results reveal that increasing MD stages significantly enhances productivity, achieving a peak daily output of 47 L/m

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Compact systemDistillate enhancementMembrane distillationMulti-basinNumerical analysisPassive solar desalinationStepped solar still

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PMID40216858

DOI10.1016/j.est.2020.101223

PMCPMC11992142

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