Date of Award

1-1-2012

Document Type

Thesis

Publisher

Santa Clara : Santa Clara University, 2012.

First Advisor

Monem Beitelmal

Abstract

Santa Clara University's 2011-2012 Solar-Powered Water Purification System team is developing a solution to create a water distillation system, heated by solar troughs and solely powered by photovoltaic (PV) panels that can produce clean, drinkable water. This device would balance cost and efficiency to be marketable to lower-income locations, such as developing countries that suffer from shortages of clean water. In accomplishing this, the team will ensure that the system is sustainable and requires minimal maintenance.

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