College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 23:47:42
Major
Civil Engineering - Cooperative Education
Honors Course
4300 497
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
Numerous populations experience sudden, unexpected circumstances where drinking water supply may be compromised. Current leading response strategies include the delivery of disposable water bottles, a simple and effective way of meeting the demand of fresh drinking water. The lack of reusability results in problems with waste and cost. Any response to provide drinking water to a population in these circumstances must consider a prolonged crisis and these limitations: minimal delivery opportunities, power supply, and waste management (e.g., aftereffects of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico). A review of alternatives for water collection was done to determine a viable collection method that produces less waste and is reusable. The study revealed that water bottles are the most reliable strategy for providing drinking water immediately to a population of one or 200,000. It was determined that a strategy using wire mesh fog collectors are best for providing populations of 1 or 200,000 over sixty days. Fog collectors are not consistent and are reliant on optimal conditions but could be used in tandem with water bottle deliveries to meet potable water demands while producing less waste.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Teresa Cutright
First Reader
Dr. Stephen Duirk
Second Reader
Dr. Chris Miller
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Ping Yi
Recommended Citation
Gaydosh, Tyler, "Water Condensation Collection for Disaster Relief" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1123.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1123
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