Nurture Water Purifier
ABSTRACT:
The NURTURE water purification project provides a small, economical, water purification system that may be applied on a larger scale. The design has minimal moving parts, thereby reducing the risk of mechanical failure. The final device is driven from a windmill interface. The design easily separates waste and optimizes clean water output. The NURTURE water purification project is intended to fulfill the requirements of the ASME design competition and then be adapted to use a renewable energy source. When adapted to a renewable energy source, this small scale water purification device will attempt to satisfy market needs for individual families who desire purified drinking water. The purpose of this project is to design and manufacture a small scale water purification system which requires minimal maintenance and is cost efficient. Originally, a human powered bike will be used to power the purification system for the competition and a wind turbine will be used to adapt the system to renewable energy. The power produced will be converted into heat by using a resistive heating element which will be placed in a boiling chamber. Once the water is boiled, it is condensed in the heat exchanger and the system will collect the potable water. The final product of the NURTURE water purification system will provide potable water to people around the world.
INTRODUCTION:
It is needless to mention that water, a compound of Hydrogen and Oxygen is a precious natural gift which is very essential for survival of mankind including animals. The water used for potable purposes should be free from undesirable impurities. The water available from untreated sources such as Well, Boreholes and Spring is generally not hygienic and safe for drinking. Thus it is desirable and necessary to purify the water and supply under hygienic conditions for human drinking purpose. As the name implies, the mineral water is the purified water fortified with requisite amounts of minerals
The NURTURE water purification project provides a small, economical, water purification system that may be applied on a larger scale. The design has minimal moving parts, thereby reducing the risk of mechanical failure. The final device is driven from a windmill interface. The design easily separates waste and optimizes clean water output. The NURTURE water purification project is intended to fulfill the requirements of the ASME design competition and then be adapted to use a renewable energy source. When adapted to a renewable energy source, this small scale water purification device will attempt to satisfy market needs for individual families who desire purified drinking water. The purpose of this project is to design and manufacture a small scale water purification system which requires minimal maintenance and is cost efficient. Originally, a human powered bike will be used to power the purification system for the competition and a wind turbine will be used to adapt the system to renewable energy. The power produced will be converted into heat by using a resistive heating element which will be placed in a boiling chamber. Once the water is boiled, it is condensed in the heat exchanger and the system will collect the potable water. The final product of the NURTURE water purification system will provide potable water to people around the world.
INTRODUCTION:
It is needless to mention that water, a compound of Hydrogen and Oxygen is a precious natural gift which is very essential for survival of mankind including animals. The water used for potable purposes should be free from undesirable impurities. The water available from untreated sources such as Well, Boreholes and Spring is generally not hygienic and safe for drinking. Thus it is desirable and necessary to purify the water and supply under hygienic conditions for human drinking purpose. As the name implies, the mineral water is the purified water fortified with requisite amounts of minerals