Unsafe water is the biggest killer of children under five; around 90% of all diarrheal deaths are in this age group.
Challenge the future
80% of all illness in the developing world comes from water born diseases.
For many people in African region, few water sources mean long queues. The result is many people collect water from polluted sources.
Our Project
IMPURITIES vs METHODS
Method Granulated Activated carbon Impurity Bacteria Cysts Asbestos Heavy Metals Chlorine Organic Matter Organic Chemicals Pesticides POOR POOR POOR LEAD ONLY GOOD AVERAGE SOME SOME AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE GOOD GOOD AVERAGE SOME POOR GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
Challenge the future
Carbon Block
Distillation
Ultraviolet (UV)
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DESIGN FACTORS
Pollutants
Technology
Power
Applications
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ROAD MAP
WATER FILTER
POLLUTANTS
TECHNOLOGY
POWER
APPLICATIONS
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Yes
No
4 stage purification
3 stage purification
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3 STAGE PURIFICATION
Water from Source
Polypropylene Foam/sponge
UV Light
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Impure Water
Filter Element
UV Ray Generator
Purified Water
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Impure Water
Filter Element
UV Ray Generator
Purified Water
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POLYPROPYLENE FOAM
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PROPERTIES
Bacteria Static Bacteria cannot live or grow on
Propylene surface. Can filter particulate size up-to 5 microns Long lasting Cost effective Flexible, hence can be molded into any shape Melting point : 160-171 degree celcius
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PROPERTIES
Filters up-to 1 microns (smallest bacterias size is 3 microns) one gram of activated carbon has a surface area in excess of 500 m2 Coconut shell carbon block eco friendly Economical
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DISADVATAGES
Polypropylene is liable to chain degradation from exposure to heat and UV radiation
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4 STAGE PURIFICATION
Water from Source
Polypropylene Foam/sponge
UV Ray
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DISTILLATION TANK
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Distillation Tank
Solar Panel
Heating element
Filter
4 Stage Filtration
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Heat addition = 6 KWh Latent heat of vaporization of water (L) = 2160 KJ/Kg
Coefficient of performance = 0.71 Solar Distillation output (Kg/m2 day) = Q / L = {(0.71 X 6.027) + 6 } X 3.6 X 106 = 2160 X 103 17.13 L / m2
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Giardia cysts
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Advantages
Bacteria: e-coli, giardia, fecal coliform, cholera and cysts Inorganic: heavy metals, fluoride
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Reverse Osmoses
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SOCIETY/USER ISSUES
Challenges to be faced
User acceptance Infrastructure integration
Governmental regulations
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USER ACCEPTANCE
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No major changes required Mounting solar cell on roofs Distillation tank on roof Subsidy from government in replacement/exchange of component
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