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Efficiency analysis of the Solarflow – An innovative solar-powered desalination unit for treating brackish water

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  • Dallas, Stewart
  • Sumiyoshi, N.
  • Kirk, J.
  • Mathew, K.
  • Wilmot, N.

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The Solarflow was invented at The Environmental Technology Centre, Murdoch University (the Murdoch ETC) in Perth, Western Australia as part of a doctoral thesis in the early 1990s researching suitable water treatment systems for remote indigenous communities. The design has been modified since this time by its original manufacturer but full commercialisation was not achieved. The current owner Solco Pty Ltd was keen to further improve the efficiency and lower the purchase cost of the unit and engaged the Murdoch ETC to undertake further testing.

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  • Dallas, Stewart & Sumiyoshi, N. & Kirk, J. & Mathew, K. & Wilmot, N., 2009. "Efficiency analysis of the Solarflow – An innovative solar-powered desalination unit for treating brackish water," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 34(2), pages 397-400.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:34:y:2009:i:2:p:397-400
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2008.05.016
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    1. Harrison, D.G. & Ho, G.E. & Mathew, K., 1996. "Desalination using renewable energy in Australia," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 8(1), pages 509-513.
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