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Automated Water Desalination Device Using Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis

Project Type: Self-Initiated

Project Description

Desalination is the process of removing salts from water sources, and it is crucial due to global water scarcity. With only 1% of Earth's water being freshwater, and 1.1 billion people lacking access to clean water, desalination plays a vital role. The rising sea levels caused by climate change make this issue even more pressing. Reverse osmosis is a key desalination technique that uses a semi-permeable membrane to filter out salts and contaminants. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), measured in parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/L), is essential to consider in the desalination process to determine water quality. As climate change intensifies, leveraging desalination methods becomes crucial for sustainable water solutions.