Active solar distillation technology: a wide overview

AK Singh, RK Yadav, D Mishra, R Prasad, LK Gupta… - Desalination, 2020‏ - Elsevier
In this study, a wide overview has been presented for the active solar distillation technology.
This article covers the modifications by which a distillation system becomes an active one …

Performance evaluation of single slope solar still augmented with sand-filled cotton bags

P Dumka, A Sharma, Y Kushwah, AS Raghav… - Journal of Energy …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
In this paper, an attempt has been made to compare the performance of conventional solar
still (CSS) with the CSS augmented with 100 sand-filled cotton bags (called as modified …

Enhancing solar still performance with Plexiglas and jute cloth additions: experimental study

P Dumka, DR Mishra, B Singh, R Chauhan… - Sustainable …, 2024‏ - Springer
This research work compares the performance of a conventional solar still (CSS) with a
modified CSS (MSS) that uses Plexiglas and jute fabric to increase heat localization and thin …

Exergy performance evaluation of a basin-type double-slope solar still equipped with phase-change material and PV/T collector

E Hedayati-Mehdiabadi, F Sarhaddi, F Sobhnamayan - Renewable Energy, 2020‏ - Elsevier
This study investigated the exergy performance of a basin-type double-slope solar still
equipped with phase-change material (PCM) and PV/T collector. PV/T collectors improve …

Energy, exergy, and economic analysis of single slope conventional solar still augmented with an ultrasonic fogger and a cotton cloth

P Dumka, A Jain, DR Mishra - Journal of Energy Storage, 2020‏ - Elsevier
In this experimental and theoretical study, an attempt has been made to examine and
compare the techno-economic performance of a conventional solar still (CSS) and CSS …

Improving solar still performance: A comparative analysis of conventional and honeycomb pad augmented solar stills

R Kumar, DR Mishra, P Dumka - Solar Energy, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Numerous elements impact the performance of the conventional solar still, and among these
surface area of water in the basin of the still is one such factor. The purpose of this research …

Performance evaluation of single slope solar still augmented with the ultrasonic fogger

P Dumka, DR Mishra - Energy, 2020‏ - Elsevier
The surface area of basin water exposed to the incident solar radiations plays a vital role in
the performance of a conventional solar still (CSS). This research article presents a new …

Comparative analysis and experimental evaluation of single slope solar still augmented with permanent magnets and conventional solar still

P Dumka, Y Kushwah, A Sharma, DR Mishra - Desalination, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Experimental and theoretical evaluation of conventional solar still (CSS) and CSS
augmented with permanent ferrite ring magnets (MSS) have been reported. Mathematical …

[HTML][HTML] A case study on single basin solar still augmented with wax filled metallic cylinders

P Dumka, K Gajula, K Sharma, DR Mishra… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
This experimental study introduces a novel approach to enhancing solar still performance
through the integration of wax-filled rods, marking a significant advancement in solar …

Performance enhancement of modified solar distillers using synthetic nanocomposites, reflectors, cover cooling, and ultrasonic foggers: experimental approach

AW Kandeal, NM El-Shafai, FA Hammad… - Solar Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
This work aimed to develop the thermo-economic performance of solar still (SS) via various
additives. On the one hand, to improve the thermophysical properties of the basin saline …