This project will produce a robust mechanical vapor compression water treatment system made economical and low-maintenance by a patented nanotechnology polymer membrane, Aqualyte. Aqualyte is a strong and inherently fouling resistant material organized at the nanometer scale with extremely hydrophilic regions that transport water molecules through the solid material without the need for any porosity. In this application, it allows a large evaporative surface to be placed in extremely close contact with a condensing surface while significantly reducing fouling and the transport of contaminants into the product water. Dais will prototype a fully functional 1 kgal/day system that is ready for beta stage testing and commercialization.
