BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV1I12007,
     title={DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF SOLAR OPERATRED AIR DRYER CUM DESALINATION SYSTEM },
     author={Fredi Thomas, Jeen Abraham, Jefin James and Jeffin Sam},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={1},
     number={12},
     pages={75--80},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV1I12007.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Desalination is a highly energy consuming process where millions of tons of fuel are used for this purpose. On the other hand, large quantities of fuel are consumed for the drying of essential consumables annually. In this project, we design and analyse a combination of a solar operated desalination system and a conventional air dryer assembly to utilize the remnant heat of steam from desalination. The system primarily consists of two linked units comprising of a tank, a compound parabolic concentrator and an all glass evacuated tube and a conventional heat exchanger. In each unit independent desalination processes are carried out and the steam produced in the first unit is circulated into the second. The resultant steam is directed into the heat exchanger where the steam is condensed to water. The system is subjected to analysis and results show a fresh water yield of 1.6 kg/hr/m2 and a rise in temperature of air by 44ºC. The designed system is of compact size such that it can be easily utilized for household purposes and of low setup and maintenance cost.

Air Dryer, Desalination System, Solar Operated Device