Solar Distillers with Different Types of Condensers: A Detailed Review

Mezaal, Hassan Adnan; Shareef, Abbas; Kurji, Hayder Jabbar

doi:10.63463/kjes.1197

	Solar Distillers with Different Types of Condensers: A Detailed Review
Kerbala Journal for Engineering Sciences (KJES)
Article 2, Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2025, Pages 150-161 PDF (1.43 M)
Document Type: Review Article
DOI: 10.63463/kjes.1197
Authors
Hassan Adnan Mezaal^* ; Abbas Shareef; Hayder Jabbar Kurji
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Collage Engineering, University of Kerbala, Iraq.
Abstract
Access to potable water for the global population is gradually decreasing every day. Most human diseases are attributed to the use of contaminated or impure water sources. The need for water purification does not disrupt the ecosystem. Solar still is a water purification technology that produces ultra-pure distilled water without any harmful impact on the environment. Solar still systems provide sustainable solutions for fresh water production. There are various environmental and operational factors that are necessary to optimize the design of the still. Researchers have evaluated different designs to enhance the productivity of solar stills. The studies mentioned in this research paper demonstrated that the integration of a solar still with an exterior or internal solar condenser resulted in an effective and efficient productivity. This thorough inquiry seeks to show, depict and assess the condition of distinct solar stills together with various concentrator setups.
Keywords
Solar Still; Solar Distillation; Condenser Types; Review

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