Energy matrices, exergoeconomic and enviroeconomic analysis of modified multi–wick basin type double slope solar still

The present study is devoted to developing a thermal model of modified multi–wick basin type double slope solar still (MMWBDSSS). Analytical expressions of temperatures of water, wick, walls, and glass covers, distillate yield and instantaneous efficiency have been derived. The experimental validation of thermal model has been carried out and a fair agreement has been detected between theoretical results and experimental observations. On the basis of annual energy and exergy, the energy matrices, namely, the energy payback time (EPBT); life cycle conversion efficiency (LCCE); energy production factor (EPF), enviroeconomic and exergoeconomic analysis has also been evaluated for the solar still with jute and black cotton wicks under the climatic conditions of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), India. The CO2 emission mitigated…