Optimization of Double Slope Solar Stills Using Taguchi Method: Effects of Solar Intensity and Slope Angle on Performance Parameters
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https://doi.org/10.24113/ijoscience.v11i3.541Keywords:
Double slope solar still, Taguchi method, optimization, solar intensity, slope angle, vapour density, water volume fraction, temperature.Abstract
Employing the Taguchi methodology, a robust statistical technique renowned for optimizing design parameters, this research investigates the enhancement of a double slope solar still. The study centers on analyzing how temperature, water volume fraction, and vapour density are influenced by solar intensity and slope angle, pivotal factors for operational efficiency. The results underscore the critical role of solar intensity in augmenting energy absorption by the absorber surface, thereby elevating water temperature and fostering increased vapour density. Additionally, the
optimal slope angle facilitates efficient absorption and transfer of solar energy, exerting significant influence over temperature regulation and the rate of water vaporization within the solar still. These insights underscore the importance of optimizing solar intensity and slope angle to maximize the performance and sustainability of double slope solar stills in generating potable water and renewable energy.
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