 SOLAR WATER PLANT |
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Community category It is estimated that each year, waterborne diseases are responsible for 3-5 billion infections and 10-25 million deaths, of which 60% are children.This redesign of an existing water cleaning system cleans water without the use of chemicals, firewood, or electricity, preventing waterborne diseases, environmental consequences, deforestation, and CO2 emissions. It consists of two water tanks and solar module that heats, pasteurizes, and decontaminates large amounts of water while a thermostat prevents water below a certain temperature from being withdrawn. Designed by: Kent Laursen (industrial designer); Anders Fjendbo Jørgensen (Doctor of tropical diseases and hygiene), Denmark. |
