A group of talented students from Bahria University’s Electrical Department has developed an innovative machine named “Hydrogen,” which distills water from air, offering a cost-effective solution to Pakistan’s water scarcity issues. The project was guided by Engineer Dr. Aurangzeb Rashid Masood and involved students Ali Jan, Hisham bin Tabassum, and Syeda Amina Ali.
Key Features of the “Hydrogen” Machine:
- Moisture Conversion: The machine can convert up to 60% of moisture in the air into pure drinking water, matching the quality of multinational bottled water brands.
- Cost Efficiency: The produced water is approximately 70% cheaper, costing around Rs29 per litre based on current electricity rates. This cost can be reduced to just Re0.50 per litre if solar energy is used.
- Health Benefits: By providing clean drinking water, Hydrogen has the potential to mitigate water-borne diseases in water-scarce regions of Pakistan.
- Smart Technology: Users can monitor and control the machine’s performance and distillation process through a mobile application, ensuring real-time water quality assessment.
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Economic and Technical Advantages:
- Cost of Production: The students invested Rs2 lacs to produce the machine, with commercial production expected to lower costs to Rs1.5 lacs.
- Longevity: Utilizing standard components, the machine is designed to provide water for 10 to 15 years.
- Alternative Water Source: It can convert water collected from air conditioners into safe drinking water at a minimal cost of Rs1 per litre.
Future Plans:
The team is actively seeking partnerships with domestic companies to commercialize this technology, aiming to tackle Pakistan’s clean drinking water shortages and improve public health outcomes. This initiative also marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, as the country has developed this technology at a cost three to four times lower than that of Israel and America, breaking their monopoly in this field.
