Transient modeling and performance evaluation of a solar-driven HDH desalination system with phase change material storage

Key Points

• The thermal performance of the solar-driven HDH desalination system shows significant improvement with phase change material storage.
• Key evidence includes a 30% increase in efficiency when compared to traditional systems over a 24-hour cycle.
• Transient modeling was employed to assess system performance under varying conditions and timeframes.
• The findings suggest that using phase change materials could enhance the scalability of desalination technologies.