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== | ==Solar Powered Water Filtration Cone== | ||
Project developed by [[User:Jameswberry|Jameswberry]] | Project developed by [[User:Jameswberry|Jameswberry]] | ||
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==Abstract== | ==Abstract== | ||
Access to clean drinking water is arguably one of the greatest challenges to our world. The need for potable water is obvious to all and is a prevalent and daily issue for many. There have been several ideas to create drinking water for those in need of it. Desalination of water is typically very expensive and not practical for much of the affected population. However, utilizing the sun can provide many solutions not just limited to alternative energy. This project uses a simple design to harness the energy of the sun to heat and evaporate non-potable water. The condensed water can then be captured and used safely as drinking water. | |||
The design consists of using a clear cone with a black base with attached reservoir. Dirty/salt water is placed in the cone. The sunlight is allowed to pass through the cone due to its optical properties. The black base is heated and causes the water to heat and eventually evaporate. As the vapor comes into contact with the inside of the cone, it condenses and runs down the inside face of the cone into a separate reservoir reserved for potable water. The original design used a white semi-transparent cone. With using a clear pla, more sunlight is able to pass into the cone and therefore increases the rate of heating/evaporation. | |||
# Picture of completed print using [[image:name-of-your-image.png|500px|right]] | # Picture of completed print using [[image:name-of-your-image.png|500px|right]] | ||
== Bill of Materials== | == Bill of Materials== | ||
3D Printer | |||
Clear 1.75mm diameter PLA (1kg ~ $25) | |||
Black 1.75mm diameter PLA (1kg ~ $25) | |||
.STL files | |||
# Provide a full BOM -- Materials needed for fabrication of device and alternative materials if they are not available, prices/sources of non-printable parts | # Provide a full BOM -- Materials needed for fabrication of device and alternative materials if they are not available, prices/sources of non-printable parts | ||
## Upload and link to all source files | ## Upload and link to all source files | ||
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== Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT == | == Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT == | ||
Basic understanding of optics, states of matter, and 3D printers | |||
* If you used special skill – link to relevant wikipedia or wikiversity articles/courses | * If you used special skill – link to relevant wikipedia or wikiversity articles/courses | ||
Revision as of 00:55, 4 December 2014
Solar Powered Water Filtration Cone
Project developed by Jameswberry
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Abstract
Access to clean drinking water is arguably one of the greatest challenges to our world. The need for potable water is obvious to all and is a prevalent and daily issue for many. There have been several ideas to create drinking water for those in need of it. Desalination of water is typically very expensive and not practical for much of the affected population. However, utilizing the sun can provide many solutions not just limited to alternative energy. This project uses a simple design to harness the energy of the sun to heat and evaporate non-potable water. The condensed water can then be captured and used safely as drinking water.
The design consists of using a clear cone with a black base with attached reservoir. Dirty/salt water is placed in the cone. The sunlight is allowed to pass through the cone due to its optical properties. The black base is heated and causes the water to heat and eventually evaporate. As the vapor comes into contact with the inside of the cone, it condenses and runs down the inside face of the cone into a separate reservoir reserved for potable water. The original design used a white semi-transparent cone. With using a clear pla, more sunlight is able to pass into the cone and therefore increases the rate of heating/evaporation.
- Picture of completed print using
Bill of Materials
3D Printer Clear 1.75mm diameter PLA (1kg ~ $25) Black 1.75mm diameter PLA (1kg ~ $25) .STL files
- Provide a full BOM -- Materials needed for fabrication of device and alternative materials if they are not available, prices/sources of non-printable parts
- Upload and link to all source files
- Upload and link to all STLs
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
Basic understanding of optics, states of matter, and 3D printers
- If you used special skill – link to relevant wikipedia or wikiversity articles/courses
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
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- ↑ web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html
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