Desalination system for small-scale, local and community applications, that uses solar thermal energy and vapor compression technology to turn saltwater into potable water.

◖Development of simulation tools for system analysis and component design.

◖Development of a variable geometry ejector for the thermal compression of steam.

◖Design and construction of a prototype, which includes two systems operating in parallel, namely the solar thermal collector and the desalination subsystem.

◖Development of a monitoring and control system.

◖Experimental tests.

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PROJECT
Small_SolDes

CO-FUNDING