Designing Water Filtration System - Urgent Help Needed

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around improving a water filtration system that utilizes chlorine gas for water purification. Participants are exploring ways to enhance safety features, particularly regarding heat generation from the hydroxide solution used in the process. The context includes urgent requests for advice and research assistance related to a school project.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks help to design a cover or cap for the hydroxide solution to prevent dangerous heat generation.
  • Another participant questions the urgency of the request and suggests moving the thread to the Homework Help section.
  • There is a discussion about the accessibility of the original PDF link, with suggestions to check and provide alternative links.
  • A participant proposes using the water circulation system to draw heat away from the hot part of the apparatus as a potential solution.
  • Participants share links to resources and documents that may assist in understanding the filtration system better.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for improvements to the filtration system, but there is no consensus on specific solutions or methods to address the heat generation issue. The discussion remains open with multiple ideas being proposed.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the clarity of the original system design, as some participants mention difficulties accessing the provided links. Additionally, the discussion includes varying levels of detail about the system components and their functions.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students or individuals interested in water filtration systems, safety engineering, or those seeking collaborative input on technical projects.

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Hi all,
I am having trouble finding a website/researching to find more about how I can improve this system: http://www.waterfortheworld.com/file...ion_Manual.pdf
SPECIFICALLY I need help to think of how to have a cover on the filter or have a cap/nozzle on the hydroxide solution-if it is left on the solution will continue to generate heat and will be dangerous to potential users. The link above covers the parts used and the process, but basically chlorine gas is isolated and used to filter the water.
Please HELP, this is URGENT.
 
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ttataryn123 said:
Hi all,
I am having trouble finding a website/researching to find more about how I can improve this system: http://www.waterfortheworld.com/file...ion_Manual.pdf
SPECIFICALLY I need help to think of how to have a cover on the filter or have a cap/nozzle on the hydroxide solution-if it is left on the solution will continue to generate heat and will be dangerous to potential users. The link above covers the parts used and the process, but basically chlorine gas is isolated and used to filter the water.
Please HELP, this is URGENT.

Welcome to the PF.

Could you please explain why this is urgent?
 
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It is urgent because I am a student and will have a meeting soon regarding this, I was hoping i could get some tips prior to it or some help.
Thanks!
 
ttataryn123 said:
It is urgent because I am a student and will have a meeting soon regarding this, I was hoping i could get some tips prior to it or some help.
Thanks!

Ah, then I will move the thread to the Homework Help section of the PF. All schoolwork assignment related threads need to be posted there, and you need to do the bulk of the work on your projects.

BTW, the link in your original post (OP) does not work for me. I am able to get to the top-level website, but not to the PDF file. Can you check the link and maybe post a link to the folder above the PDF file?
 
Alright, that is ok. I am doing the bulk of the work I was just looking for some ideas on research. And for quick access just search fountains of hope nd go to their website and you can download the summary sheet easily under about us.
Thanks a lot
 
ttataryn123 said:
Alright, that is ok. I am doing the bulk of the work I was just looking for some ideas on research. And for quick access just search fountains of hope nd go to their website and you can download the summary sheet easily under about us.
Thanks a lot

Are these the correct links?

http://fountainsofhope.org/about-foh/

http://fountainsofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/FOH_Summary_Sheet.pdf

Is there a more detailed drawing/picture of the system showing the parts that you want to improve?
 
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Oh wait, my bad. I see if I zoom in there are pretty good details in the PDF...
 
Can you use the water itself to draw heat from the hot part of the apparatus? Maybe as part of the pumping circulation system, run the water around this part...
 
Here's a link to the original pdf i sent you: it should describe it better: http://waterfortheworld.com/System_Resources/Supporting_Documents/
Thanks for your help
 
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What about my idea of using the water circulation itself to draw excess heat away from the part you were asking about?
 

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