Tehran, Aug 18, IRNA - Iranˈs Tarbiat Modarres University researchers have developed a parabolic desalination unit, which helps remove salt from ocean water to obtain potable water.
[Iranˈs Tarbiat Modarres develops parabolic desalination unit]
Shiva Gorjian, who led the project, explained that Iran has great potential in solar energy generation, adding that solar distillation is the best method for converting contaminated or brackish water into potable water.
She noted that concentrators convert solar energy into thermal power and boil seawater.
"The device's performance will be assessed during seven days in October," she said.
Teymour Tavakkoli and Barat Qobadian, faculty members of the university, were other researchers of the project.
It would be feasible to address the water shortage problem with seawater desalination, but the separation of salts requires significant amounts of energy which, when produced from fossil fuels, can harm the environment.
A portable parabolic desalination unit could use solar energy, which is an inexhaustible resource and does not harm the environment. This may have the potential of ending potable water shortage, assist people in natural disasters and help the quest for a greener future.
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