Development of solar powered filtration system for deep well/ Katrina B. Basila, Adener P. Infeliz, John Aries S. Marbella, Melody A. Olaviaga and Monalyn Joy T. Zamora.

Bachelor's thesis

College of Industrial Technology.-- Bachelor of Engineering Technology major in Electrical Engineering Technology: Technological University of the Philippines, Manila. 2019

Includes bibliographic references and index.

This study aims to innovate the use of solar energy to power an alkaline filtration
system for deep well for the people from far-flung areas who are in need of potable and
safe water yet be reached by the civilization. The Solar Powered Filtration System for
Deep Well was designed featuring a solar panel to produce energy and a battery to store
electrical energy, a motor pump and water tank to draw out enough water from the deep
well for reservoir, and a filtration system to secure safe water free of contaminants. It
was developed and fabricated using the local available materials including the solar
panel, battery, motor-water pump, water tank, and alkaline water filter together with
metal sheets, automatic pressure switch, tubes, and wires. Similarly, it was tested for
functionality and reliability in terms of energy supply using the solar panel with 250V,
motor capacity for water pumping with 1 HP, and water pH level with 9.18 pH using the
alkaline water filter. Lastly, the prototype was evaluated using a modified questionnaire
with the 30 different evaluators to determine the acceptability of the prototype in terms
of functionality, aesthetic design, durability, workability, economy, and safety and were
given the general weighted average mean of 4.43 and interpreted as Very Acceptable.
Furthermore, it is suggested to add a two or more solar panels to prolong the service of
the prototype with ample amount of energy. The community can also jointly work to
device one same prototype for their community.