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A "solar still" is a device used for purifying water from damp waste or brackish water by evaporation and condensation.
At its simplest form, a "solar still" can be made with a clear plastic sheet and a bucket or container of some sort. If you have a length of plastic tubing such as aquarium tubing or a hose, so much the better.
Dig a shallow pit or depression in a sunlit area, a meter or so in diameter and about 1/2 meter deep. Fill the pit with brackish water such as salt or swamp water, or damp vegetation, or anything containing water. Place a bucket in the center of the pit. Run the tubing or hose from the bucket to someplace outside the pit; this will be a long drinking straw. Cover the pit with a clear plastic sheet, and seal the edges by weighting the sheet with dirt. Place a small stone or weight in the center of the sheet, directly above the bucket.
The Sun will heat the pit, evaporating water from the vegetation or brackish water. No matter how hot it is outside the pit, the pit will be hotter; the cool plastic will cause steam to condense on the plastic sheet. The condensed droplets of water will run down to the lowest point on the sheet, which is where the rock is. Pure water will drip off of the plastic sheet into the bucket. You can drink the water by sucking it through the tube like a drinking straw. A well-built solar still can evaporate two or three quarts of water per day.
The military has inflatable solar stills that are included in the survival equipment with life rafts. Inflate the balloon, put sea water in, get fresh drinkable water out. You may be able to purchase these from "Army-Navy Surplus" stores.
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If it is a cloudy day then how you will get solar energy?
Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.
If a solar panel cracks does it still work?
If a solar panel cracks, it may still work but its efficiency can be reduced depending on the severity of the crack. Cracks can allow moisture to penetrate the panel, affecting its performance. It's best to have the crack repaired or the panel replaced to maintain optimal efficiency.
Would a solar panel work in overcast skys?
Yes, a solar panel can still work in overcast skies. While their efficiency may be reduced, solar panels can still generate electricity from diffuse sunlight on cloudy days. It is worth noting that the amount of electricity produced will be lower compared to a clear sunny day.
What happens to solar panels when its a cloudy day?
Solar panels will still generate some electricity on a cloudy day, although the output will be lower compared to a sunny day. The efficiency of the solar panels will decrease as there is less sunlight available for conversion to electricity.
Can new planets be formed?
Not in our own solar system. The orbits of all the planets in the solar system have stabilized, and there isn't enough mass in the remaining asteroids to form a new planet. Else where, however, there are solar systems that are still forming, with new planets that are yet to form.
What is the point of solar being in solar still?
A "solar still" is a device used for purifying water from damp waste or brackish water
Is mars out of the solar system?
No. It is still in the solar system.
If it is a cloudy day then how you will get solar energy?
Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.
Is mars still in the solar system?
Yes. It is never going to leave the solar system.
Will salty water produce more or less water in a solar still- why?
Will salty water produce more or less water in a solar still- why?
Does a clear solar still work better that a black solar still and why?
A black solar still typically works better than a clear one because black materials absorb more sunlight, leading to greater heating and evaporation within the still. This increased heat helps to speed up the distillation process and improve the overall efficiency of the solar still in producing clean water.
What is the purpose of a solar still?
they help agriculertgg peopls
Do you get more water from a solar still or a plant?
from a plant
Is the Cassini Huygens still in solar system?
yes
If a solar panel cracks does it still work?
If a solar panel cracks, it may still work but its efficiency can be reduced depending on the severity of the crack. Cracks can allow moisture to penetrate the panel, affecting its performance. It's best to have the crack repaired or the panel replaced to maintain optimal efficiency.
Which comets have visited our solar system?
All the comets that have been seen in history were in the solar system and most still are.
Where is solar energy still used?
in mostly sunny places
