Grantee Research Project Results
2013 Progress Report: Portable Solar Water Purification System for Public Use during Disaster Recovery
EPA Grant Number: SU835290Title: Portable Solar Water Purification System for Public Use during Disaster Recovery
Investigators: Tang, Yan , Compere, Marc , Wong, Yung , Pinto, Shavin
Current Investigators: Tang, Yan , Compere, Marc , Wong, Yung , Pinto, Shavin , Solorzano, Geovanni
Institution: Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University
EPA Project Officer: Hahn, Intaek
Phase: II
Project Period: August 15, 2012 through August 14, 2014 (Extended to August 14, 2015)
Project Period Covered by this Report: August 15, 2012 through August 14,2013
Project Amount: $89,944
RFA: P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet - Phase 2 (2012) Recipients Lists
Research Category: Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development , P3 Challenge Area - Air Quality , P3 Challenge Area - Safe and Sustainable Water Resources , P3 Awards , Sustainable and Healthy Communities
Progress Summary:
Prototype Development
Over the past year, the team has reevaluated the design of the AquaPack. After constructing a testing rig to test different filters and determine their technical specifications, the team has landed on new filtration methods which have reduced weight and cost in the overall system. The new filters also eliminate our target contaminants and have lower pressure drops than our previous filters. This lower pressure drop reduces the amount of solar power required, further reducing weight.
The team has begun seeking manufacturers to develop the first professionally made prototype with a target date of December 2013 as the delivery date.
Business Development
The team is working with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to file for a full patent, determine ownership of the intellectual property, and negotiate the licensing agreement.
The team is also working with the local business incubator to learn how to operate a business successfully. They are developing an executive summary and a business plan and attending various seminars on different business topics.
Results Alignment
The team is on track to accomplishing what was originally proposed. The team is working on finalizing the design, producing professional prototypes, and creating a business out of the work that has been done.
External Support
The university has given support to the project as well. They are supporting the Masters degrees of the two students working on the project and have given additional financial support to produce a working prototype.
Journal Articles:
No journal articles submitted with this report: View all 4 publications for this projectSupplemental Keywords:
Solar, Filtration, Sustainability, Green Business, Health, Membrane FiltrationProgress and Final Reports:
Original AbstractP3 Phase I:
Portable Solar Water Purification System for Public Use during Disaster Recovery | Final ReportThe perspectives, information and conclusions conveyed in research project abstracts, progress reports, final reports, journal abstracts and journal publications convey the viewpoints of the principal investigator and may not represent the views and policies of ORD and EPA. Conclusions drawn by the principal investigators have not been reviewed by the Agency.