In a significant breakthrough amidst the ongoing water crisis in Delhi, Dr. Anis Ahmed Ansari, a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Section at Aligarh Muslim University Polytechnic, has secured a patent for his pioneering research. His invention, a system designed for reverse osmosis (RO) water and energy conservation, holds the potential to significantly mitigate water scarcity issues in Delhi and beyond.
Reverse osmosis-based water purifiers have become indispensable in households, offices, and public places. However, these systems generate a considerable amount of non-potable water as a byproduct, which is typically discarded. Dr. Ansari highlights that this water, despite being clean and free from suspended particles, is wasted, exacerbating the water crisis.
“The present invention, ‘A system for water and energy conservation in a reverse osmosis-based water purifier,’ offers a practical solution,” Dr. Ansari explained. “It includes a mechanism for collecting the clean non-potable water generated during the RO process. By utilizing the discharge hydraulic pressure from the RO system, this water is stored in an additional compartment. A flow control valve regulates the release of the accumulated water for various uses.”
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