Agriculture
January 3, 2024
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Updated on January 2, 2024
·Created on August 27, 2015
Desolenator uses thermal and electrical energy to remove salt from water.
Desolenator is a mobile solar-powered desalination unit that uses solar power for heat exchange, which in turn produces clean water. The product will be available for market sale in modular components to allow for various capacity requirements.
Target SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Market Suggested Retail Price
$1,000.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Community
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Desolenator has received aid from the Indian Government, Ukaid, World Bank, and USAID, although it is unclear which organizations will assist with distribution.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include SolarPure UF, Solvatten Solar Safe Water System, SunSpring Hybrid, and Solarbag.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Specialist suppliers provide key bits of kit and the PV-T panels are manufactured in house.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
The manufacturer plans to sell to aid organizations that can distribute the unit through programs such as microfinance. Users can also contact the manufacturer directly.
Distributions to Date Status
None (prototype)
Type of system
Solar distiller
Manufacturer-specified water treatment rate (L/hr)
1,041 L/hr (25,000 L/day)
Bacteria reduction
100%Interview with manufacturer
Virus reduction
100%Interview with manufacturer
Protozoa reduction
100%Interview with manufacturer
Heavy metals and/or arsenic reduction
100%Interview with manufacturer
Power required
None
Safe water storage capacity (L)
None
Design Specifications
The Desolenator is a solar panel that converts sunlight into electricity while also using the heat to boil contaminated water. Water flows into the boiler and is converted to steam. The stream flows through a cool tube that converts it back to water. The system outputs clean water and waste through separate outlets.
Technical Support
Provided by Desolenator
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
Desolenator claims that the product can last up to 20 years
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The product is 100% solar, can treat water with very high TDS content and heavy metals and require no consumables.
Vetted Performance Status
None
Safety
None
Complementary Technical Systems
Safe water storage, untreated water to purify
Academic Research and References
Prasad, K. et al., 2018, Portable Water Dispenser for Desalination Using Solar Energy, IUP Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 11(3), pp. 7-17
S. Hickey, “The innovators: desalination unit brings clean water on wheels,” The Guardian, The Guardian, 01-May-2016.
W. F. J. Janssen, “A method and device for treating a fluid,” 2903938:A1, 12-Aug-2015.
“Goal 6,” Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6
“Desolenator,” Desolenator.com. Available: https://www.desolenator.com/contact-us
“Desolenator,” Desolenator.com. Available: https://www.desolenator.com/product
How It Works Team, “Desolenator machine purifies water using only solar energy,” How It Works, 11-Mar-2015. Available: https://www.howitworksdaily.com/desolenator-machine-purifies-water-using-only-solar-energy/
“Desolenator,” Desolenator.com. Available: https://www.desolenator.com/
“Desolenator,” Desolenator.com. Available: https://www.desolenator.com/#features-off
Compliance with regulations
Civil works and structures approved and certified by local 3rd party
Evaluation methods
None
Other Information
Winner of a Booking Booster Award.
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