A novel integrated solar desalination system with a pulsating heat pipe

► A novel solar desalination system is introduced, which profits the undeniable advantages of pulsating heat pipe (PHP). ► The maximum production reaches up to 875 mL/(m2.h) and occurred in midday (12:30 PM-1:30 PM). ► The optimal filling ratio of pulsating heat pipe was recorded as 40%. ► Increasing the water depth in basin will decrease the rate of production.