Clay filter hollow cylindrical for water purification

Abstract

This research has as main objective to manufacture a filter as a different economic and sustainable alternative for the filtration of drinking water, which is accessible to all social classes. Set in a hollow cylindrical stone clay for purification of drinking water in Trujillo state. The research is considered experimental according to Hernandez, et al (2006) with data obtained from the development and evaluation of the stones. For the preparation of this stone were used: clays of various types, compositions and textures, oats, birdseed, water and sawdust. The measures of this stone are between 23cm high x per 9,12cm in length. The results of the tests were satisfactory as the manufactured stone did the job performing a filtration 2.5 liters of water per minute. , Being able to observe, measure performance and performance when filter and purify water.