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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2019
EDTF Date Created
2019
Description
In this research, a heat localizing solar thermal membrane distillation system has been developed for producing potable water from untreated surface water, wastewater, and seawater, using solely solar thermal energy. Unlike most other membrane technologies, this system requires no electrical power or equipment for its operation. The high production rate was achieved through the effective evaporation of water molecules within the pores of the membrane without dissipating much heat to the bulk feed water. It can remove suspending particles, microorganisms, inorganic salts, as well as organic contaminants from the feed water. The system can produce potable water for 32, 18, and 10 days on average under simulated sunlight when distilling seawater, canal water, and municipal wastewater, respectively, without cleaning the membrane. Low cost, high energy efficiency (i.e., 55%), and good water quality make the new system feasible for undeveloped areas where basic water treatment is lacking.
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Extent
79 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
FA00013346
Additional Information
Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2019.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2019
Date Created Backup
2019
Date Text
2019
Date Created (EDTF)
2019
Date Issued (EDTF)
2019
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FAU
IID
FA00013346
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Attributed name: Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
Person Preferred Name
Tanvir, Rahamat Ullah
author
Graduate College
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application/pdf
79 p.
Title Plain
A NOVEL SOLAR THERMAL MEMBRANE DISTILLATION SYSTEM FOR DRINKING WATER PRODUCTION IN UNDEVELOPED AREAS
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Origin Information
2019
2019
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
A NOVEL SOLAR THERMAL MEMBRANE DISTILLATION SYSTEM FOR DRINKING WATER PRODUCTION IN UNDEVELOPED AREAS
Other Title Info
A NOVEL SOLAR THERMAL MEMBRANE DISTILLATION SYSTEM FOR DRINKING WATER PRODUCTION IN UNDEVELOPED AREAS