Solar Energy Based Sea Water Desalination Machine with RO and UV Purifier

Solar Energy Based Sea Water Desalination Machine with RO and UV Purifier

G Radhika
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sasi Institute of Tech. & Engg.

Tadepalligudem, AP

Email: radhikaguntupalli@sasi.ac.in

N Abhiram
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sasi Institute of Tech. & Engg.

Tadepalligudem, AP

R Lavanya
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sasi Institute of Tech. & Engg.

Tadepalligudem, AP

Email: lavanya.ravipati@sasi.ac.in

T H S N Kishore
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sasi Institute of Tech. & Engg.

Tadepalligudem, AP

T Sai Kumar
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sasi Institute of Tech. & Engg.

Tadepalligudem, AP

Email: saikumar.tupakula@sasi.ac.in

                   Sk Nagurji
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sasi Institute of Tech. & Engg.

Tadepalligudem, AP

Abstract—Access to clean and potable water is a growing global concern, particularly in coastal and arid regions where freshwater sources are scarce. Traditional desalination tech- niques, such as thermal distillation and conventional reverse osmosis, rely heavily on fossil fuel-based energy sources, leading to high operational costs and significant environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, these systems often require complex infrastructure, making them inaccessible to remote and off-grid communities. To address these challenges, this research presents a novel solar-powered desalination machine that integrates Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Ultraviolet (UV) purification technologies. The proposed system harnesses solar energy to power high-pressure pumps, eliminating dependency on non-renewable energy sources. The RO unit effectively removes dissolved salts and contaminants, while the UV purification stage ensures microbial disinfection, delivering high-quality drinking water. By utilizing renewable energy, the system significantly reduces operational costs and minimizes carbon emissions, mak- ing it an environmentally sustainable and economically viable solution. The impact of this research extends to enhancing water security in remote and disaster-prone areas, providing a decen- tralized, self-sustaining water purification solution. Experimental results demonstrate the system’s efficiency in reducing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) to potable water standards, ensuring safe and reliable water supply. Future advancements will focus on optimizing energy utilization, improving membrane longevity, and integrating smart automation for real-time performance monitoring. This study contributes to the global effort of sustain- able desalination, paving the way for cleaner and more accessible water resources.

Index Terms—Solar Energy, Seawater Desalination, Reverse Osmosis (RO), UV Purification, Water Scarcity, Renewable En- ergy Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Membrane Technology.