The goal of this project was to develop a novel wave energy powered device using the process of pulse flow reverse osmosis to desalinate seawater in Puerto Rico to provide fresh drinking water. Working in tandem with an ME senior design team we worked to develop a wave energy converter to provide water and pressure to a two-pass pulse flow reverse osmosis system.
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Problem Statement/Summary
In our current world fresh water is becoming harder to obtain all around the world, areas like Puerto Rico not only have to endure droughts but also contaminated ground water. By harnessing the ocean we can provide fresh water to more people.