Sol-d'eau.R    SolarTube-distillation without moving parts.


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This concept integrates multiple-effect distillation and transport in shaped modules for sea-water desalination with direct solar and residual energy from cooling of solar panels, engines a.o.

The internal configuration is such that no moving parts are required, thus it can operate with little maintenance. Classic solar stills suffers from salt deposits that block moving parts and wear out seals.  In this solution a smart design prevents salt crusts and enables salt-extraction.


From higher reservoirs - filled from a pumping station at sea level - a slowly descending serial or parallel arrangement with tapping points where there is a need depends on the relief.


The internal configuration is not self-evident because it relies to the extreme on interactions between all related natural laws that amplify evaporation and condensation.

An ingenious configuration of spacial arrangement with tailor-made material properties induce intended heat, pressure & concentration differences and provoke directed vapor flows to interact in order to achieve multi-effect distillation with heat recovery.


In /as nice architecture of 3 to 5 Ø, it can be integrated for shade in new, sun-drenched cities.




"Eerst water, de rest komt later."