Table 2.
Estimated material costs for constructing the solar desalination system.
| Materials and equipment list | Number of units | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanized sheet | 2 sheets | 100 |
| Circular linear pump | A device | 60 |
| Cooling tower pump | A device | 46 |
| White iron pipe score 25 | 4 branches | 15 |
| Galvanized and ironed fittings | …… | 10 |
| Fan of Cooling tower | A device | 10 |
| Aluminum sheet | A sheet | 25 |
| Copper pipe 3/4 | 15 m | 60 |
| Plastic tub | A number | 10 |
| Solar water heater (15 tubes) | A device | 200 |
| Elastomeric insulation | 4 m | 20 |
| Fan coil | A device | 35 |
| 320 W solar module | 2 devices | 240 |
| Battery (12 volts and 100 amp) | 6 | 720 |
| Controller charger (20 amp) | One device | 40 |
| Inverter (700 W) | One device | 120 |
| Total | 1711 USD |