Enhancing Desalination Systems with IoT, Solar Energy, and Advanced Sensor Technologies

Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode 637215, Tamil Nadu, India

^* Corresponding author: martinamartin787@gmail.com

Abstract

Desalination management, the process of turning saltwater into potable water, has long been under pressure from rising water demands and environmental degradation, necessitating innovative solutions. We can streamline a number of procedures that used to be labour-intensive and resource-intensive. Improving the administration of water treatment is one such thing. This study proposes a smart environment that can regulate water treatment facilities and offers a workable model for such a system. The suggested method collects data and analyses it to find the best way to desalinate water. Incorporating smart enabling technologies like a cloud portal, network communication, the internet of things, and solar-powered sensors into an old water purification system is what the desalination framework is all about for seawater. To ensure that desalination systems run smoothly and efficiently, the suggested framework makes use of cutting- edge technology. Utilizing solar energy, the desalination dual membrane framework employs time-honoured techniques to purify saltwater, creating potable and irrigation-ready water. The desalination process was cost- effective, producing 0.51 m³/l of freshwater from a salt concentration of 12 g/l with an energy usage of 9.12 KWh/m.