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Desalination. Desalination, desalinization, and desalinisation refer to any of several processes that remove some amount of salt and other minerals from saline water. More generally, desalination may also refer to the removal of salts and minerals,[1] as in soil desalination, which also happens to be a major issue for agricultural production.[2] Salt water is desalinated to produce fresh water suitable for human consumption or irrigation. One potential byproduct of desalination is salt.
Desalination is used on many seagoing ships and submarines. Most of the modern interest in desalination is focused on developing cost-effective ways of providing fresh water for human use. Along with recycled wastewater, this is one of the few rainfall-independent water sources.[3] Desalination is particularly relevant to dry countries such as Australia, which traditionally have relied on collecting rainfall behind dams to provide their drinking water supplies. Methods[edit] Considerations and criticism[edit]
Aquaphytex | Sustainable Water Treatment. Unreasonable Climax 2012: Pedro Tomas Delgado - AQUAPHYTEX. In Search of a Market in Vietnam and Love (Ep.5) Unreasonable Barcelona: Pedro Delgado, Agua. Namib Desert beetle. The Namib Desert beetle (Stenocara gracilipes) is a species of beetle that is native to the Namib Desert of southern Africa. This is one of the most arid areas of the world, receiving only 1.4 centimetres (0.55 in) of rain per year. The beetle is able to survive by collecting water on its bumpy back surface from early morning fogs. To drink water, the S. gracilipes stands on a small ridge of sand using its long, spindly legs. Facing into the breeze, with its body angled at 45°, the beetle catches fog droplets on its hardened wings.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have emulated this capability by creating a textured surface that combines alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials. References[edit] Further reading[edit] Christopher Lawrence -- Dew Collector -- Namib Desert Beetle. The Namib Desert Beetle: A Recipe for Water. Namibian desert beetle. Desert Beetle Inspired Young Biomimics’ 1st Place Design A prototype created by the students.
Editors Note: We’re always pleased to hear stories about young biomimics. The Bay Area Biomimicry Network sent us this story about three young men who worked with the Network to refine their design for a student clean tech competition. Have a story to share? Let us know. By George Groh A beetle-inspired water collector earned three Bay Area high school seniors, Kadhirvel Manickam, Bryan Wang, and Shin Hoo Lee, top honors and a $5,000 grand prize in the 2013 Clean Tech Competition, organized by Applied Materials, Inc. and the Center for Science Teaching and Learning. Beetle Inspires Irrigation System The Airdrop Irrigation system works by taking moisture from the air and delivering water to the roots of crops via sub surface irrigation. Let’s hear it for the Namibian desert beetle.
Read more about the invention and watch Linacre’s talk about his idea here.