Is a Carbon Wick Water Purifier Effective for Mineralized and Impure Water?

  • Thread starter Thread starter BillTre
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Water
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The Carbon Wick Water Purifier operates on the principle of evaporation, achieving 88% efficiency by utilizing sunlight to heat small amounts of water. This method is particularly effective for purifying mineralized and impure water, including saltwater. However, concerns were raised regarding the long-term functionality of the carbon wick when exposed to solidified impurities, which could hinder performance in subsequent uses. Testing for various impurities, including biological contaminants, is necessary to validate its effectiveness.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of water purification methods
  • Knowledge of evaporation principles
  • Familiarity with the effects of impurities on filtration systems
  • Basic concepts of solar energy utilization
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the efficiency of solar stills for water purification
  • Investigate the impact of solidified impurities on filtration performance
  • Explore testing methods for biological contaminants in water
  • Learn about advancements in carbon wick technology for water purification
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for environmental scientists, water purification engineers, and anyone interested in sustainable water treatment solutions.

BillTre
Science Advisor
Gold Member
Messages
2,739
Reaction score
11,977
Clever idea behind this.
Its basically a still.
Only a small amount of water is heated at once, yielding 88% efficiency sunlight to evaporated water.

Screen Shot 2017-02-06 at 11.04.04 AM.png
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: russ_watters, Wrichik Basu and OmCheeto
Chemistry news on Phys.org
Always a new idea. Simple too.
They mention salt water evaporation.
Will they do tests for mineralized water, and water with other impurities ( biological ).
How long does the carbon wick continue to function under those conditions I wonder.

If the wick does be let dry out, with solidified impurities within, I would expect performance to drop in a subsequent trial.
 

Similar threads

Can a Vortex Effectively Purify Water by Utilizing Gravity?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Science of Evaporation - General & Personal Questions
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
3K
Can Sodium Carbonate be Produced Using a DIY Setup?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
How volatile is urea in a water mixture?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
Chemical water treatment: Acid base reaction
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Cleaning a small batch of HDPE flakes obtained from motor oil containers
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
As much steam as possible from engine exhaust gas + warm water?
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
4K
Just curious about many things like hydrostatics
  • · Replies 28 ·
Replies
28
Views
4K
Undergrad Can Buoyancy Exchange Occur in a Gravity-Fed Closed Hydraulic System?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Possible explanation for the exothermic reaction during electrolysis of water?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
8K