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Can airflow improve solar interfacial evaporation?

For example, Han et al. reported the airflow enhanced solar interfacial evaporation approach using a graphene-based Janus membrane. Water evaporation rate can be improved to 1.51 kg m -2 h −1 under air blowing with a velocity of 0.5m s −1, compared to 1.19 kg m -2 h −1 without air blowing.

How to improve airflow field in Chinese solar greenhouses?

This paper provided a solution for improving the airflow field in Chinese solar greenhouses based on the proposed FCU system. The method for constructing the fan model is universal and can be applied to different types of greenhouse facilities. The optimization results are applicable to low-growing leafy vegetables.

How efficient is solar evaporation in airflow assisted systems?

Pioneer study on the efficient solar evaporation of arrays enhanced by airflow. An evaporation rate of 13.2 kg m -2 h −1 enabled by the array made of common wood. The achieved evaporation rate is higher than most of the previously reported data. A strategy to solve the problem of vapor condensation in airflow assisted systems.

What software was used to build the Airflow model?

Solidworks software was used to construct the physical model, and the Fluent platform was applied to simulate the airflow fields. The numerical model was validated by the experimental measurements.

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