| 摘要 |
A solar powered distillation system without the need for any moving parts. Air from the atmosphere enters an evaporator (FIG. 2. parts 1,2, and 4) and passes over seawater (FIG. 2., contained in part 3) that is heated by sunlight. As the air increases in temperature and humidity, it becomes less dense. The air then enters a condensation structure (FIG. 2, part 6). Buoyancy forces allow the air to rise through the condensation structure and exit to the atmosphere through an outlet at the top of the condensation structure. While passing through the condensation structure, the air loses heat energy to the structure and water vapor condenses on its inner surface. The condensation then flows down the inner surface of the condensate collector into a container of fresh water (FIG. 2, part 7). The distiller can also be heated by a source of energy other than the sun, and can be used to distill volatile liquids other than water.
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