Projects/WaterPurifier

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UV Light Water Purifier

Welcome to the UVC Light Water Purifier USB for XO

This project is intended to create and assess the viability of a UVC water purifier to be run from the USB outlet of the XO laptops.

Please see the link under Project Members for further information at this time. Updates are to be added to this page in August.

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Project Members

Why This Project?

  • Because there is need for an emergency low-cost water-sterilizer in many countries. Current water sterilizers are too expensive. Also, with widescale deployment of the XO's, there will be a wide range of communities able to have these sterilizers on hand for emergencies. These sterilizers are meant to be a short-term solution for many areas. These areas can later use other methods of sterilization that take more time once their potable water supply is stabilized.
  • Because this project has educational uses, including for biological sciences, health sciences, and more. With the right programs, this device could have several academic applications including taking water temperature, obtaining water clarity, and possibly even measuring acidity/alkilinity.

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Designs

These designs...

There is no visual design as of this time. Design will wait until a working prototype is developed. However, you may see the following blog for information:

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Tools

Documentation

Please see the following blog: [3]