| Author | Zahoor, Tabassum |
| Call Number | AIT SSPR no. WA-82-03 |
| Subject(s) | Saline water conversion
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| Note | A special study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The study deals with different processes of saline water conversion, their applicability, and cost comparison. The study indicates that the Distillation Processes are the most economical for the large and small scale water production from sea water. For large quantities, Multi-stage Flash and Vertical Tube evaporators are the most suitable; while for small quantities, Solar Distillation is more economical. Reverse Osmosis and Electrodialysis have advantage over other processes for desalting the brackish water. Freezing processes have no commercial application, upfill now.
Solar Stills are found to be the most economical for small communities demanding water upto 200 m3/day, hence solar distillation and its applicability for small scale water production is studied at length. In this connection, different technical and economical factors affecting the performance of the Solar Stills are also studied. |
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Special Study Project Report (SSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Water Resources Research Engineering (WA) |
| Chairperson(s) | Gupta, Ashim Das |
| Examination Committee(s) | Tawatchai Tingsanchali ; Prida Thimakorn |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Netherlands |
| Degree | Special Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1982 |