Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: A simple, low-cost solar water purifier (SWP) for rural households, which does not require electricity or waste precious water has been developed.The SWP consists of four tubular solar water heaters attached to a manifold.Non-potable water is filled in the SWP after filtering with four-layered cotton cloth and heated in the stagnation mode by solar energy to make it potable.The cost of the SWP is around Rs 2500-3000 (~US$ 40-50) and is so simple that any small rural workshop can fabricate it.In large-scale production it is envisaged that the cost can come down to Rs 1500.Details of the technology are provided in this article.
Source: Current Science
Authors: Anil K. Rajvanshi, Noorie Rajvanshi
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2883176401