Domestic UF System for Rural Use with Arsenic & Iron Removal Capability - Pradip Lalla

1. Domestic UF System for Rural Use with Arsenic & Iron Removal Capability- Pradip Lalla

2. Domestic Ultra Filtration System Developed and Patented by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Dept of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India

3. Effective • Easy to operate & maintain • Economical • Delivers crystal clear water • Costs less than Rs. 1($ 0.02) per day per family

4. Comparison between different UF systems

5. Indian population : 1.1 billion • Absence of 24 hrs direct pipe supply • Water is stored at Point of Use : • Overhead Tanks • Underground Tanks • Loft Tanks • Drums • Kitchen Vessels • In spite of processing the raw water, contamination takes place at the storage point & when the pipe is depressurized

6. Point of Use Filters • Muslin Cloth • Boiling the water • Ceramic candles • UV • Iodinated Resins • Slow release Chlorine • Nano Silver

7. BARC Technology UF System Polysulfone Membrane Plastic Housing Online system requiring 0.3 bar pressure

8. Features • Removes suspended solids and bacteriological contamination • Crystal clear water • Polishes the water to a sparkling clean • No electricity/chemicals • Easy maintenance, empowers and satisfies end-user

9. Access to membrane being straightforward • Maintenance is easy • Homemaker is taught to clean and maintain system

10. Installation in an Adivasi/Tribal Home

11. Hand Pump “JALTARA” water purification unit. Purified water collection jar Handi with input water

12. Installation in an Adivasi/Tribal Home

13. Costing • Membrane Candle – Rs 150 ($3.50) • Filter Housing – Rs 200 ($4.75) • Pipes and Accessories • Jerry can with Float Valve for Collection- Rs 250 ($5.70) • Life of Membrane Candle 2- 3 years • Cost to family per day for water – less than Rs 1 ($0.02)

14. Jaltara Single Unit Flux/ Flow Rate of 3-6 Liters per hour

15. Jerry Can with Float Valve Used for Collection of Water without the need for stopping the inlet source

16. Jaltara Double and Triple Unit Flux/ Flow Rate Enhanced by connecting two and three membranes in parallel

17. Jaltara Deluxe Model Flux/ Flow Rate Enhanced by connecting two and three membranes in parallel

18. Unit at Elephanta Caves

19. Unit at Adivasi School

20. For Regular Use Raw Water Three Meters Height Purification Collection Use For Iron Removal Three Meters Height Purification Collection Use Raw Water Aeration

22. For Arsenic Removal Reaction Chamber Three Meters Height Purification Collection Use Raw Water

24. Comparison Chart

25. Akruti • Advanced Knowledge for RUralTechnology Implementation • NGO working in rural areas for transfer of technology developed at the BARC • “Rural Technopreneurship” • Promote this product by Educating, Assembling, Installing and Creating self help groups with local employment opportunities • Incubated in about ten areas of rural Maharashtra, to be spread throughout the country

26. Conclusion • Sustainable, Innovative Technology

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