| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 625010 | Desalination | 2011 | 7 Pages |
In this paper, an experimental investigation of a 1000 L/day solar humidification–dehumidification system was presented. The system has been designed and constructed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and HIMIN Solar Co., Ltd, based on a series of researches since the year 2007. This system was composed of a 100 m2 solar air heater field, a 12 m2 solar water collector, a humidifier–dehumidifier unit, a pre-treatment and post-treatment system and other subsystems. Performance of the solar air heater field and the humidifier was investigated by experimental tests and analyses. Water production tests were carried out on several typical days, and the results showed that water production of the system could reach 1200 L/day, when the average intensity of solar radiation got to 550 W/m2.
Research Highlights► An experimental investigation of a 1000 L/day demonstration solar humidification–dehumidification system was presented. ► The air outlet temperature at solar air heater field increases to 118 °C when the solar irradiation reaches to 760 W/m2. ► The air temperature at the outlet of humidifier is between 40 and 55 °C, and the relative humidity is between 80% and 90%. ► The system water production reached to 1200 L/day, when the average intensity of solar radiation reaches to 550 W/m2.
