<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the effect of varying the inclination angle of the glass cover on the performance efficiency of a solar distillator. The angles investigated were 35°, 40°, and 45°, with the main observed parameters being the amount of distilled water produced and the thermal efficiency of the system. An experimental method was employed using a single-basin type solar still tested under natural solar radiation conditions. The results showed that the glass inclination angle significantly affects the performance of the distillator. At a 35° inclination, the distillator produced the highest volume of distilled water compared to the other two angles. Thermal efficiency also reached its maximum at this angle, indicating that a shallower glass angle allows for more effective heat absorption and condensation. In contrast, at 40° and 45°, both the distillate output and efficiency decreased. This is presumed to be due to an increased reflection angle of solar radiation and reduced energy absorption by the water in the basin. The study concludes that a glass inclination angle of 35° provides optimal performance for solar distillation under the specific geographical and climatic conditions in which the experiment was conducted.]]>
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