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Abstract

This study focuses on developing a prototype for a seawater desalination system powered by solar
panel. The desalination process is heated by a solar collector and 150 WP solar panel. The primary
objective is to design, develop, and evaluate the prototype's efficacy, affordability, and scalability.
The efficiency was measured by the quantity of freshwater produced per unit of solar energy. Of
the three distillation tests, it was determined that the addition of a heater enhanced the
performance of the system. However, the overall efficiency was limited due to the solar panel and
collector's low heat output. A positive correlation was observed between irradiance and
temperature, but incomplete evaporation indicated the need for additional research to optimize
the process. The system consisted of a solar collector, a heater, and a distillation apparatus. Three
distillation tests revealed that the addition of a heater improved the system's performance,
resulting in a maximum achievable efficiency of 0.99% and the production of 16 ml of fresh water.
This study demonstrates the potential for renewable energy sources to power seawater
desalination and lays the groundwork for future sustainable desalination technologies despite its
limitations.

Keywords

Seawater; Desalination; Solar collector; Solar panel; Distillation

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