Seawater Converted to Drinking Water Using Pedal Power with Solar Power

Abstract

Our project focuses on designing and fabricating a system to convert seawater into drinking water using solar and pedal power. Seawater originates from the world's oceans and has an average salinity of about 3.5%. This means every kilogram of seawater contains approximately 35 grams of dissolved salts, primarily sodium and chloride ions. This high salinity poses a significant challenge for converting seawater into potable water, which is the core aim of our project. Water scarcity is a pressing global issue affecting every continent. Approximately 2.8 billion people experience water shortages for at least one month yearly, and over 1.2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. Addressing this crisis requires innovative solutions to make water more accessible. Our project addresses this need by using solar energy to power the desalination system, making it both sustainable and energy-efficient. In addition to solar power, we incorporate pedal power to provide an alternative energy source, ensuring the system can operate even remotely or off-grid. The system utilizes advanced filtration techniques to remove the salt and other impurities from seawater, converting it into safe and clean drinking water. This dual-powered approach aims to improve water accessibility and contribute to solving the global water scarcity problem.