Gian Marco Mingoia
Design and Testing of a Scalable Solar-Powered Desalination Prototype.
Rel. Matteo Morciano, Matteo Fasano. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Meccanica, 2025
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Water scarcity remains a critical global challenge, especially in arid and remote regions where access to safe freshwater is severely limited. This thesis examines the design and performance evaluation of a scalable, solar-powered desalination prototype, developed to provide an energy-efficient and sustainable solution for freshwater production. The system features a modular structure, allowing for straightforward scaling and adaptation to several operating conditions. Systematic laboratory experiments were carried out using a data acquisition system. Each test run was characterized by three key parameters: the peristaltic pump velocity, which governs both the feed and permeate flow rates, and the feed/permeate inlet temperatures. Each set of parameters was tested three times to validate the results, followed by comprehensive post-processing to ensure accuracy.
Regular maintenance, including monthly disassembly, cleaning, and membrane replacement, was performed to preserve system reliability and performance
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