Fresh Water Extractions Scifair Projects

Extractions

Fresh water extraction is highly valuable if it can be perfected. It would help provide fresh water to parts of the world where fresh water is scarce.

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Objectives/Goals

The objective of my project is to determine if I can extract distilled water from muddy water or salt water; also, how much distilled water I will be able to extract in one day.

Methods/Materials

I plan to make distilled water from muddy water, and salt water using a solar radiation distiller that I will make myself. I will do this by using the rays from the sun. Solar radiation will be transmitted through a glass cover that will be absorbed by the sun. As the heat comes in contact with the impure water, the vapors will rise to the top of the cellophane wrap and run down the cellophane into an empty glass. I plan to make my distiller using a large bowl, masking tape, clear cellophane, rocks, muddy water, salt water, and a drinking glass.

Results

I was able to produce distilled water from muddy water and also produce distilled water from salt water.

Conclusions/Discussion

Since solar radiation was used in this experiment, the results will differ depending on the amount of sunshine. 3rd party contributor