Energy efficient humidification-dehumidification desalination system

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PATENT NO 10456780
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15975044

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The present disclosure relates to a humidification-dehumidification desalination system. A humidification subsystem of the humidification-dehumidification desalination system includes a thermal element and a bubble column, in series. The thermal element further comprises a thermal energy storage unit including a phase change material and a thermal conductor. The thermal element can be supplemented by a Fresnel lens canopy. The thermal element and the bubble column of the humidification design are arranged in staircase design such that gravity drives the system.

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KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALSP O BOX 5071 INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIAL RELATION INNOVATION CLUSTER BUILDING DTV DHAHRAN 31261

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Abd-Ur-Rehman, Hafiz Muhammad Dhahran, SA 3 0
Al-Sulaiman, Fahad A Dhahran, SA 10 43
Shahzad, Haris Dhahran, SA 3 0

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