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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 17, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2019
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, SA;
Fahad A. Al-Sulaiman, Dhahran, SA;
Haris Shahzad, Dhahran, SA;
Hafiz Muhammad Abd-Ur-Rehman, Dhahran, SA;
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, SA;
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a humidification-dehumidification desalination system. A humidification subsystem of the humidification-dehumidification desalination system includes a thermal element and a bubble column, in series. The thermal element further comprises a thermal energy storage unit including a phase change material and a thermal conductor. The thermal element can be supplemented by a Fresnel lens canopy. The thermal element and the bubble column of the humidification design are arranged in staircase design such that gravity drives the system.