Energy, Vol.24, No.2, 103-115, 1999
Energy and mass balances in open-type multiple-effect solar distillers with air flow through the last effect
Improvements in productivity may be obtained if water vapor is carried away directly by flowing air. Humidities at the condensing surfaces and in the outlet air were assumed to differ from the saturation values by empirically determined factors. The effects of operating conditions on these factors are discussed.