Table 2 Fixed cost (in Rs.) for the evaluated configurations.
Component of PSS | Smooth basin | Configurations with clay pots | Configurations with black coated clay pots |
|---|---|---|---|
C-A1 | C-A2, C-A3, and C-A4 | C-A5, C-A6, and C-A7 | |
Wooden box | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
Absorber (GI) sheet | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
Metal frame | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
Condensing cover (Glass) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
Collecting Jar | 370 | 370 | 370 |
PVC pipe | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Black paint | 470 | 470 | 770 |
Clay pots | - | 160 | 160 |
Total fixed cost (\({F}_{c}\)) | 7940 | 8100 | 8400 |
