BARC Develops Solar Water Purifier
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Technology
Bhabha Atomic Research Station (BARC), Mumbai, Has Developed Solar and Bicycle Pedal-powered Water Purifiers
Speaking to presspersons on the sidelines of an exhibition organised as part of an outreach programme on ‘milestones achieved by Indian atomic energy programme' at the National Institute of Technology - Karnataka (NIT-K) at Surathkal, he said that the research institution had transferred different technologies relating to purifying water to 40 companies so far. The technology freed water from micro-organisms, suspended solids and removed odour.
Irradiated foods
The BARC had displayed irradiated onion, potato, groundnut, turmeric, dry fish, rice and some food grains at the exhibition.
Irradiation prevented sprouting in onion and potato and increased the shelf life of foodgrain. Irradiation prevented insect infestation in grains.
He said that so far 42 varieties of crops have been irradiated and recommended for commercial production.
It had displayed radiation monitoring equipment for monitoring background radiation levels in all major cities and towns in the country in addition to surroundings of atomic power stations.
Source: The Hindu
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