Solar distillation as an appropriate technology tool in Haiti

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Sunpaper; (United States)

OSTI ID:5749043

Source Philippe (on the island of La Govave, near Haiti) is described in terms of climatic, sociological, agricultural and technical background. Because of drought conditions, it became necessary to develop a solar still to provide the town with sufficient fresh water. The still, which has been in operation since 1969, is described in some detail as is the construction process. Brackish and sea water are used to produce more than 1250 liters of fresh water each day. A windmill is used to pump the brackish water from a well to an elevated storage tank; it flows by gravity to solar still basins where it is vaporized, then condensed on a sloping glass surface and collected. Benefits of the solar still to the town's economy and health are discussed. Cost of the project was $17,000. 10 references. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 5749043
• Journal Information: Sunpaper; (United States), Vol. 5:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR STILLS
DESIGN
OPERATION
SOCIAL IMPACT
COST
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
EVAPORATORS
HAITI
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SOLAR PROCESS HEAT
VAPOR CONDENSERS
WATER REQUIREMENTS
WATER RESOURCES
CONDENSERS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY
EQUIPMENT
GREATER ANTILLES
HEAT
HISPANIOLA
PROCESS HEAT
RESOURCES
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
TESTING
140909* - Solar Thermal Utilization- Miscellaneous Solar Applications- (1980-)