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Sachin Kadam(SK) BhiwandiSachin Kadam(SK) Bhiwandi
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Solar Powered Water Solar Powered Water Distillation DeviceDistillation Device
Eric Frasch, Mike Santorella, Mikio Yanagisawa, Stephen Eric Frasch, Mike Santorella, Mikio Yanagisawa, Stephen CoffrinCoffrinAdvisor: Professor Advisor: Professor Mohammed Mohammed TaslimTaslim
Problem StatementProblem Statement• Over 1 billion people Over 1 billion people
without access to clean without access to clean water worldwidewater worldwide
• 26.8% in Africa26.8% in Africa
• Clean water essential to Clean water essential to stop spread of disease & stop spread of disease & improve overall healthimprove overall health
• Solar energy = untapped Solar energy = untapped resourceresource
Project StatementProject Statement
• Design low cost, Design low cost, solar powered water solar powered water distillation device for distillation device for coastal areas of coastal areas of Africa without access Africa without access to clean drinking to clean drinking waterwater
Project GoalsProject Goals
• Solar poweredSolar powered
• AffordableAffordable
• 2-4 gallons per day2-4 gallons per day
• PracticalPractical
• EfficientEfficient
• Easy to cleanEasy to clean
Water DistillationWater Distillation
• Process that removes impurities & contaminantsProcess that removes impurities & contaminants
• How?How?– Heat water to point of vaporizationHeat water to point of vaporization– Water vapor condenses on cooler surfacesWater vapor condenses on cooler surfaces– Condensate runs off into collection binCondensate runs off into collection bin
Patent & Periodical Research Patent & Periodical Research ResultsResults
• Beneficial IdeasBeneficial Ideas– TroughsTroughs– Water height < 2 cmWater height < 2 cm– MirrorsMirrors
• Beneficial InformationBeneficial Information– Asymmetrical superior Asymmetrical superior
to other designsto other designs– 30% more efficient30% more efficient
Market SearchMarket SearchRainmaker 550TM
•Unit Cost - $479.00
•Estimated cost $400-$600
•Built & supplied by aid organization
El Paso Solar Energy Association (EPSEA) Aid
Project
•Not currently in production
•Very low output
The Water Cone®
Thermal CircuitThermal Circuit
• Energy balance at Energy balance at water, glass, and air water, glass, and air insideinside
• Spreadsheet program Spreadsheet program developeddeveloped
• Inputs Inputs Output Output temperaturestemperatures
• Results: 2 gallon Results: 2 gallon output requires ~ 1 moutput requires ~ 1 m22
Thermal Circuit ValidationThermal Circuit Validation
• Est. Solar Rad: 1.8 Est. Solar Rad: 1.8 kWhr/mkWhr/m22
• Input 2 LInput 2 L
• Output 200 mLOutput 200 mL
• Windspeed, TWindspeed, T∞∞, and , and other inputs entered other inputs entered into programinto program
2nd Prototype
Design OutlineDesign Outline
Input Tank
ReflectiveWalls
Adjustable Legs Output Tank
Float Valve
Troughs
Collection Unit
Insulation
Basin FeaturesBasin Features
• MirrorsMirrors• Slotted traySlotted tray
– Min. volume with max. Min. volume with max. surface areasurface area
• Black body surfaceBlack body surface• Easy to levelEasy to level
– Adjustable legsAdjustable legs– Mounted levelsMounted levels
• Max. water depth: 1.5 – 2 Max. water depth: 1.5 – 2 cmcm– Regulated by float valveRegulated by float valve
• Easy cleaningEasy cleaning– Wipe down tray with clothWipe down tray with cloth
Troughs
Bubble Level
Output Tank
Float Valve
Input & Output FeaturesInput & Output Features
• InputInput– Preheated water tankPreheated water tank– Tube leading to float Tube leading to float
valve/basinvalve/basin
• OutputOutput– Collection mechanismCollection mechanism– Stored under basinStored under basin– Easy to remove tankEasy to remove tank
Input Tank
Float Valve
Collection Unit
Design OverviewDesign Overview
• Cost: $379.77Cost: $379.77
• Highly insulated Highly insulated – no heat lossno heat loss
• Mirrors to reflect radiationMirrors to reflect radiation
• Small bodies of waterSmall bodies of water
• Self regulating water levelSelf regulating water level
• Easy cleanup / collectionEasy cleanup / collection
Future PlansFuture Plans
• Test Final PrototypeTest Final Prototype
• Decrease manufacturing costs ~ $90.00Decrease manufacturing costs ~ $90.00– Mold numerous partsMold numerous parts– Buy parts in bulkBuy parts in bulk
• Market DesignMarket Design– Red CrossRed Cross– Mercy CorpsMercy Corps– UNICEF UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency (United Nations International Children's Emergency
Fund)Fund)
– WV WV (World Vision)(World Vision)
Cost AnalysisCost AnalysisQty Price ($) Total Qty Actual Cost ($)
4 2.10 8.40 293" 6.414 6.28 25.12 1950 sq in. 10.631 24.37 24.37 All 7.962 3.98 7.96 All 8.942 4.47 8.94 1401 sq in. 15.661 11.98 11.98 743 sq in. 17.341 6.44 6.44 1817 sq in. 23.941 13.44 13.44 602 sq in. 6.951 7.59 7.59 All 12.992 9.98 19.96 159 sq in. 2.501 2.49 2.49 1 40.00
30 0.42 12.60 3 ft 1.452 1.99 3.981 0.79 0.791 2.98 2.983 4.69 14.07 Actual Cost ($)
2 2.99 5.981 2.29 2.291 12.99 12.991 3.97 3.971 7.97 7.97 175.004 1.88 7.522 13.56 27.124 1.69 6.76
12 0.33 3.962 7.97 15.941 40.00 40.001 9.68 9.68
Qty Price ($) Total
25.00
Qty Price ($) Total
1 175.00 175.001 3.10 3.104 2.50 10.00
528.39$ Total Material Cost
379.77$ Pro-Rated Final Build Total
Float Valve
Float Valve
24" x 36" x 0.093" Acrylic Sheet
Roll of Fiberglass Insulation
Item
Screws, handles, containers, tape, sealant, latches, paint/brushes, levels, cable ties, hardware, etc
2" Insulating Foam Sheet1" Insulating Foam Sheet6 Pack 12" x 12" Mirrored Tiles30" x 36" x 1/8" Glass Panel
Washers10' Roll of Weather Stripping
Roll of Fiberglass Insulation
2"x 4"x 96" Lumber2' x 4' Poplar Plywood
5 Gallon Gasoling CanRafter Hangers24" x 36" x 0.093" Acrylic SheetHollow Wall Anchors
2 pack of Line LevelsPack of Cable Ties30" x 36" x 1/8" Glass Panel2 Gallon Gasoline Can
HingePack of Wood Screws2 Door CatchesSealant
4' x 8' x 1" Insulating Foam Sheet6 Pack 12" x 12" Mirrored TilesDoor HandleTie Plates
Adhesive Type 2Stainless Steel Screws4' x 8' x 7/16" OSB4' x 8' x 2" Insulating Foam Sheet
Aluminum Basin5' Silicone Tubing
Item
Miscellaneous Costs
Item
Adjustable Legs
Screws, Tape, Paint, Brackets
Material Costs
Anticipated Costs
Item
2"x 4"x 96" Lumber2' x 4' Poplar Plywood6 Mil Poly SheetingAdhesive Type 1
Cost of Material Used
Item
Adhesive Type 1Adhesive Type 24' x 8' x 7/16" OSB
Miscellaneous Costs
50.00
Aluminum Basin (Free)
Importance of Solar PowerImportance of Solar Power
• UN Climate Change Conference (Indonesia)UN Climate Change Conference (Indonesia)• Attempting to agree to curb the amount of Attempting to agree to curb the amount of
greenhouse gas emissionsgreenhouse gas emissions
““The Earth's atmosphere is being changed at an The Earth's atmosphere is being changed at an unprecedented rate by pollutants resulting from wasteful fossil unprecedented rate by pollutants resulting from wasteful fossil fuel use ... These changes represent a major threat to fuel use ... These changes represent a major threat to international security and are already having harmful international security and are already having harmful consequences over many parts of the globe.... it is imperative to consequences over many parts of the globe.... it is imperative to act now.”act now.”
• Emphasizes the importance of using renewable Emphasizes the importance of using renewable resourcesresources