Automated Electrolyte Delivery System for Batch Desalination

Abstract

The goal of this project is to construct an automated electrolyte delivery system for electrochemical desalination. Multiple cycles are required for the salt concentration in the desalinate to reach the desired threshold. The electrolyte delivery system will pump the desalinate into the flow cell at a fixed flow rate until the end of the desalination half-cycle; the system will then clear the fluid lines, pump the salinate into the flow cell until the salination half-cycle is complete; and repeat as required. The ideal design will have a low footprint and should operate with minimal supervision.