Open AccessAn overview of water disinfection in developing countries and the potential for solar thermal water pasteurization
Author(s) -
Jay Burch,
Karen E. Thomas
Publication year - 1998
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/567490
Subject(s) - renewable energy , pasteurization , solar energy , water disinfection , environmental science , emerging technologies , business , environmental economics , engineering , environmental planning , environmental engineering , nanotechnology , materials science , biology , economics , food science , electrical engineering
This study originated within the Solar Buildings Program at the U.S. Department of Energy. Its goal is to assess the potential for solar thermal water disinfection in developing countries. In order to assess solar thermal potential, the alternatives must be clearly understood and compared. The objectives of the study are to: (a) characterize the developing world disinfection needs and market; (b) identify competing technologies, both traditional and emerging; (c) analyze and characterize solar thermal pasteurization; (d) compare technologies on cost-effectiveness and appropriateness; and (e) identify research opportunities. Natural consequences of the study beyond these objectives include a broad knowledge of water disinfection problems and technologies, introduction of solar thermal pasteurization technologies to a broad audience, and general identification of disinfection opportunities for renewable technologies