Students develop solar-powered water purifier for villages
Students at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management have created a solar-powered water purifier called ‘Dhyuti Jala Shodhan’. This system aims to provide clean drinking water to remote villages using a multi-stage filtration process. The project, supported by the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, showcases innovative engineering solutions for rural challenges.
- ▪The solar-powered water purifier is designed for remote villages.
- ▪It uses a photovoltaic panel to convert sunlight into electrical energy.
- ▪The system includes a multi-stage filtration process to remove various impurities.
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The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal, Udupi district, has developed ‘Dhyuti Jala Shodhan’ — a solar-powered water purifier system for remote villages to provide an efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective solution for clean drinking water. The system uses a photovoltaic panel to convert sunlight into electrical energy, which powers a DC pump while simultaneously charging a battery, ensuring continuous operation even under low sunlight conditions.It employs a multi-stage filtration process, including sediment filters, activated carbon, and micron filters, to effectively remove impurities, odour, colour, dissolved contaminants, and harmful microorganisms.
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