Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new siphon-based thermal desalination system which can transform salty seawater into clean drinking water.
This system is said to carry out the process in a faster and cost effective manner compared to the existing methods.
According to the Department of Science and Technology, traditional solar stills, which mimic nature’s water cycle, have long been promoted as simple water purifiers.
Two challenges
However, the department said that this method faces two persistent challenges which are salt buildup, where crusts form on evaporator surfaces resulting in blocking water flow.
