Hybrid Solar Still(HMED)
Water covers 70% of our planet, and it is easy to think that it will always be plentiful. However, Only 3% of the world's water is fresh water, and two-thirds of that is tucked away in frozen glaciers or otherwise unavailable for our use.
As a result, some 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to water, and a total of 2.7 billion find water scarce for at least one month of the year. Inadequate sanitation is also a problem for 2.4 billion people.they are exposed to diseases, such as cholera and typhoidver, and other water-borne illnesses. Two million people, mostly children, die each year from diarrheal diseases alone.
At the current consumption rate, this situation will only get worse. By 2025, two-thirds of the world's population may face water shortages. The time has come to realize the need and necessity of an efficient distillation device that is not too big, and con easily generate clean water anywhere.
The PROSAVE has developed of atmospheric seawater desalination system using solar thermal energy. We were able to provide enough clean water in the water scarce regions of the world.
We hope the all of the country with severe water shortages lead to enjoy an opulent lifestyle & happy life through this water supply.


Introduction
- Model HMED is new concept atmospheric pressure seawater distiller which is combined existing solar still and multi-effect distillation technology.
- Main heat source of HMED is solar energy, the use of waste heat of a diesel generator as needed.
- Multi effect distillation method of HMED maximizes fresh water production and heat efficiency by using the latent heat of condensation of evaporated water vapors.
System diagram
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Nature water supply type
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Pumping water supply type
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Fresh water production process of hybrid solar still
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Solar heat(main heat source) and waste heat (Back-up heat source) supply to Hybrid solar still(HMED)
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Condensate production in solar still unit
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Seawater supply to multi effect unit
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Heat transfer to multi effect unit
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Fresh water production of multi effect plate by evaporation and condensation
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Desalinated water production of the entire multi effect unit
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Compared with existing seawater desalination system
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Contents
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Conventional solar distiller
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HMED
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Benefits
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Components
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Solar thermal collector,
Heat reservoir,
Vacuum device,
Fresh water generator,
Heat exchanger,
Pre- & After-treatment system
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One piece collector/distiller,
Pre- & After-treatment system
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Easy to maintain and repair
Simplified structure without commercial solar thermal collector and heat reservoir
Five times or more improved performance than existing solar distiller.
No need for vacuum equipment and vacuum structure
Use of low-grade heat source such as waste heat
Stand alone type |
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Productivity
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3~10L(m2.d)
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18~43L(m2.d)
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Operation condition
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Low pressure(Vacuum
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Atmosphere pressure
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Heat collecting
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Indirect heat exchange
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Direct heat exchange
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Back-up system
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Steam generator(Boiler)
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Waste heat(from Diesel engine)
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Maintenance
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High cost/difficult
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Low cost/ easy
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Status
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Pilot plant operation
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Preparation for Pilot plant
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Others
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Low thermal efficiency
Small capacity distiller (5~500m3/day)
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High thermal efficiency
Ultra-Small to small capacity distiller (0.01~500m3/day)
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The main component of the product


- Solar still unit
- Basin unit
- Multi-effect distillation unit
- Water supply unit
- Other : Diesel generator, Water tank
Dimension Table
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Type
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HMED 1/2
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HMED 1
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HMED 2
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Note
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A
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500mm
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1000mm
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2000mm
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Easy expansion of capacity
by a series-parallel
connection of models
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B
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500mm
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1000mm
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1000mm
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C
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440mm
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704mm
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704mm
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D
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750mm
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1300mm
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1300mm
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H
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1000mm
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1500mm
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1500mm
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L
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720mm
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1200mm
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2200mm
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