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Old 08-21-2020, 02:00 AM   #23 (permalink)
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I post links so you can find answers. Try https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_pond#Description. You'll see that it works by stratification, any mixing would kill the 2% efficiency.

The cutt-and-bleeding edge of tech is a membrane to separate the brine and potable water.
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