The heat of vaporization of water is 0.540 kCal / g so to evaporate 1892 grams of water (1/2 gallon) uses up 1892 * 540 = 1021 Calories. (scoobysworkshop.com)
In its testing, biologists on site reported seeing multiple birds killed by vaporization when flying near or into the solar flux created by the mirrors aimed at the tower. (earthday.org)
The third most common extraction method is distillation, which deals with vaporization points that allow separation of volatile and non-volatile substances. (detoxdiy.com)