Publication Date
Spring 5-2023
School
School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
Major
Engineering: Mechanical
Keywords
Desalination, Renewable Energy, Desalination Systems, Disaster Relief, Natural Disaster
Disciplines
Engineering | Environmental Engineering | Environmental Sciences | Mechanical Engineering | Ocean Engineering
Recommended Citation
Sager, Emma, "An Exploration of the Application of Desalination in Disaster Relief" (2023). Senior Honors Theses. 1333.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/1333
Abstract
This paper aims to explore the application of small-scale desalination systems to provide clean water in the wake of marine natural disasters. A lack of clean water is a devastating impact of many natural disasters. Desalination technologies, both thermal and membrane, show potential for being scaled down and self-powered by renewable energy. Desalination can transform ocean water and contaminated drinking water with a high salt content into drinkable, usable water. While these techniques are not perfected, and the solution to a need for clean water is multifaceted, desalination shows potential. Through further research and ever-advancing technology, small-scale desalination could develop into a life-saving solution for those in need of clean water.
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Environmental Engineering Commons, Environmental Sciences Commons, Ocean Engineering Commons
