“If you define the problem correctly, you almost have the solution.”
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Technology partner CSIR-CMERI (Govt. of India Organization)
Type: Product
IPR Status: Patent
Secured In: India
Application/uses:
The developed Unit may be deployed in several Govt. Sectors like School, Colleges, Hospitals and in rural villages etc in Fluoride, Arsenic, Iron affected areas in India through different Govt./NGOs.
Salient Technical Competing Features:
1. Water storage capacity: ~80 L
2. Flowrate: ~30 L/hr
3. Cartridges : 4 Nos (replaceable)
4. Cartridges comprised of sand, gravels along with R&D modified multifunctional adsorbent materials
5. Purification: 2 stages
6. Electricity Consumption: Power free (Gravitational Based)
7. Raw materials required: Sand, Gravels, FIA, Treated charcoal & Nanosorbent
8. Adsorbent lifetime : ~6 months
9. Cost of treated water: ~10 paisa/L
10. Cost of per cartridge: ~ Rs.700/-
11. Manufacturing Cost: Rs.30,000/- (approx..)
Status of Commercialization: Transferred to one Indian Industry on non-exclusive basis.
Content Details:
The World Health Organization (WHO)
notes that long-term exposure to drinking water that contains more than
1.5 ppm fluoride can lead to health problems. The Department of Health
and Human Services (DHHS) sets the optimal level of fluoride for
preventing tooth decay at 1.5 ppm. Ingestion of excess fluoride can
cause fluorosis which affects the teeth and bones. Long-term exposure to
arsenic-rich water can cause various health effects including cancer
problems in skin, lungs, bladder and kidney. An excess amount of iron in
the ground water creates health and economic complications leading to
stomach problems, nausea, vomiting, effects on skin, etc. Looking into
this problem, CSIR-CMERI has developed Domestic Fluoride, Arsenic &
Iron Removal (FAIR) filter.
