A1. Name of the Technology: Domestic Water Purifier

 

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Specific Information

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Objective of Technology

For the removal of turbidity, colloids and microbiological contaminants

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Name of the process

Ultrafiltration (UF) membrane process

 

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Features of the technology

Non electrical driven

  • Product water free from biological and colloidal contaminants since passed through UF membrane.
  • Max. Operable pressure : 2 kg/cm2
  • Filter life: More than 3 yrs (typical)

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Capacity

40-100 litres per day

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Typical Unit cost

 

O&M cost ( Rs. per cubic meter of product water)

Rs. 2000-5000

 

Negligible

 

 

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Any specific pre-requisites for installation of the unit

 

a) Open space/shed required for installation of the unit

Indoor location, can directly be attached to water tap with  3 mtrs. of water column

b)Electrical power requirement

None

c) Necessity of specialized manpower

The filter candle can be cleaned in a simple manner

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Details of place and contact persons ( address and phone number) where demonstration unit has been in operation

Technology has been transferred to 18 parties, 10 parties have commercialized the product, readily available in the market (refer website).

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Manufacturer/fabricator of the unit, if any

Any local fabricator can fabricate the unit.

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Whether the technology can be transferred to interested parties (with details of technology transfer fee, royalties etc.)

Yes, actual details can be worked out at the time of technology transfer.

 

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Name and Address of the contact persons

( for further queries and technology transfer)

Head, Desalination Division

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400 085

E-mail: pktewai@barc.gov.in

Tel no: 022-25594619(Office)

Fax: 022-25505151