Table 5 Total fixed cost estimation for HDH plant.

From: Performance analysis of a solar desalination system operated by humidification–dehumidification technique

HDH—Desalination plant cost

Unit

Cost $

Solar collector 3 m2

410

Pumps and fans

50

Coil of heat exchanger

80

Packing materials

30

Body of HDH and ducts

200

Tanks and measurement cylinders

80

Piping system and nozzles

50

Support legs

20

Production cost (Sea water transport)

80

Total cost

1000 $