Study on the Comparative Performance Assessment of Distillation method by using a Conventional Method and Elix Technology

Abstract
In this study, experiments were conducted on feed water and distill water generated from simple solar still and from elix technology; water quality analysis was done in laboratory to check the contaminants removal efficiency from raw water samples. Changes in the water quality may causes error in the compromised experimental results, contaminated reagents and also may change the accuracy of the equipment. The quality of water used in the laboratory is critical for the success of the tests performed. Water quality parameter such as pH, EC, TDS, COD, total alkalinity, total hardness, free residual chlorine, sodium, turbidity, chloride, sulphate, floride, Total and Fecal coliform and heavy metal like Pb, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, were analysed. Distilled water is one of the essential components for chemical and biological analysis in the field of analytical and medical testing. Many distillation methods are available but they are either energy intensive or use renewable (solar) energy like conventional solar still. In this study, performance analysis was conducted for Non-conventional (reverse osmosis and electro-de-ionization hybrid) and conventional (solar still) distillation units. The values obtained were within the standard range and it was concluded that the results of Elix water testing from processing unit were found more promising for research purpose.