Enhancement and evaluation of solar still performance using internal reflectors and woven wire mesh: An experimental approach

Mohamed Abdelgaleel; Mohammed Alswat; Heba Mosalam; Abd Elnaby Kabeel; Khaled Ramzy

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2024.112740

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Enhancement and evaluation of solar still performance using internal reflectors and woven wire mesh: An experimental approach

Mohamed Abdelgaleel Mohammed Alswat Heba Mosalam Abd Elnaby Kabeel

Khaled Ramzy

Solar Energy Vol. 277 pp. 112740 · Elsevier BV

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Mohamed Abdelgaleel, Mohammed Alswat, Heba Mosalam, et al. (2024). Enhancement and evaluation of solar still performance using internal reflectors and woven wire mesh: An experimental approach. Solar Energy, 277, 112740. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112740

Enhancement and evaluation of solar still performance using internal reflectors and woven wire mesh: An experimental approach

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