Abstract

Recent solar desalination-based magnetized nanofluid Silicon Oxide and Aluminum Oxide research studies have been reviewed. It was found that Higher solar radiation increases the flash flow produced. It was concluded that higher irreversibility was experienced when water was used as a base fluid. The irreversibility increase depends upon the type of nanofluid and its thermodynamic properties. The higher the magnetic field forces the better the performance of nanofluids in the flashing chambers. The thermal energy accumulated during the thermal storage charging phase was significantly enhanced by using the magnetized nanofluid SiO₂.

Keywords:Desalination; Flashing chamber; PV Thermal collectors; Magnetized nanofluids; Magnetic field; Numerical model; Validation