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Research Article

A Study of Solar Desalination Still Combined with Air-Conditioning System

Table 1

The description, quantities, and costs of the components of the present solar still by Egyptian pounds (LE) (US$ ≈ 6.0 LE), 2009.
ComponentsSpecificationNo. × cost, (LE)Total cost
Black iron sheet, m( 1 × 2 ) m, 2 mm thickness 1 × 1 5 0 150
Still supported, (H-section), m5 m, 2 mm thickness 5 × 2 0 100
Glass cover, sheet 1 0 0 0 × 1 0 0 0 × 6  mm 1 × 8 5 85
Nozzle and insulationGalvanized iron and 3 m glass wool thermal insulation 1 × 4 0 0 400
Silicon rubberWhite 3 × 1 0 30
Plastic tank, Liter20 1 × 1 0 10
Compression refrigerant unitsCompressor of 2.5 HP, condenser, evaporator, and expansion valves 1 × 2 5 0 0 2500
Valves1 inch 3 × 1 5 45
Foam, 5 cm thickness, sheet2 m2 3 × 1 5 45
Glass wool insulation, m5 m 5 × 1 5 75
Elbow8 inch diameter 4 × 3 5 140
Plastic pipes 1 m length and 8 inch diameter 4 × 3 5 140
Added costsClaim of this work + electrical power consumption 75 75
Total costsThe present system 1 × 4 0 8 3 3795