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.
Recommended Citation
Carlson, Alina; Kiriu, Reece; Nosé, Andrew; Sugii, Christopher; Taketa, Erin; and Tamai, Alex, "Solar powered water purification system" (2012). Mechanical Engineering Senior Theses. 9.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/mech_senior/9