Solar steam generator system

What is solar steam generation?

Cite this: ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2018, 10, 34, 28517–28524 Solar steam generation, due to its capability of producing clean water directly by solar energy, is emerging as a promising eco-friendly and energy-efficient technology to address global challenges of water crisis and energy shortage.

Does a solar steam generator work?

It is worth noting that the solar steam generator performs best at high energy concentrations (i.e., over 5 suns), where efficiencies close to 0.80 are eventually attained; on the other hand, at lower solar concentrations, more than 50% of the input thermal power ends up in heat losses.

Can origami-based solar steam generator use solar energy?

For the first time, we report a deployable, three-dimensional (3D) origami-based solar steam generator capable of near full utilization of solar energy.

How do solar energy harvesting and steam generation work?

In such an approach, both the solar energy harvesting and steam generation are localized at the water–air interface by using a solar absorber floating at the water surface, which is thermally insulated from the bulk liquid. In this way, the converted thermal energy is confined at the interface and heats up only the water at the surface.

Can a solar-powered system generate steam without a concentrating device?

In a solar-powered system for steam generation without a concentrating device, such as a solar distiller, heat and steam are not generated in the same place. The former is generated on the surface of the container, while the latter is normally generated inside the device .

What is solar steam generation (SSG)?

Get steaming: Solar steam generation (SSG) systems are considered a greener alternative solution for clean continuous distillation processes, owing to their simple manufacture, material abundance, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally friendly freshwater production.