Portable Solar Water Purification System

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A huge portion of the vast waters surrounding the world has not been completely exposed for human use. However, the available water sources have been subjected to unwanted physical substances and because of this a large quantity of people nowadays are not capable of having an accessible clean water supply. This has been a serious cause for multiple diseases that affect the whole environment. In response to these problems, the researchers thought of a simple yet efficient way to contribute in cleansing existing unsanitary waters.

METHODS

In the making of such a device, the researchers have chosen to use stainless steel as a medium. One must be able to construct a box like figure made entirely out of stainless steel with a downspout in its four upper edges. The researchers used solar heat energy from the sun to evaporate the dirty water. As it is already indicated that the vapor caused will rise and make its way to the downspout. This would be act as a passage for the distilled water to another container to be filled with the resulting clean water. A stand would be necessary to elevate the distiller itself and to make sure the clean water would flow downwards. In order to test the product, the researcher added the dirty water into the container andlet it soak under the heat of the sun and wait for a fixed number of hours.

RESULTS

Several attempts and trials were tested to accumulate results needed to know the product's inept ability to produce clean water. The resultant data gathered were noted and compared to that of the commercially available water distiller. The given data was enough to provide support for the proficiency of the product. Certain properties were also recorded and evaluated and it showed the potential of the product.

DISCUSSIONS

The product was capable of producing mere results that proves its ability to cleanse water. Even though the researchers were not able clean the water thoroughly, which includes the chemical properties that makes the water potable itself. Certain critical data was found that supports the hypothesis of the researchers. This will be a great help for others especially those who are in need of a clean water sanitation because it can be a temporary or maybe a permanent solution for the given problem.