A new system for desalination and distribution of seawater for urban planning, a case study in Baku

Water purification and transportation play an important role in civil architecture and urban planning, forming the foundations of sustainable development and the well-being of the community. In this article, a new system is introduced for a case study in Azerbaijan, which deals with the desalination and transportation of seawater. The desalination method in the case study transports purified water from sea level to higher altitudes without external energy. It uses temperature differences to evaporate seawater, condense it into purified droplets at higher altitudes, and flow downhill to consumers naturally. This sustainable approach provides a cost-effective solution for freshwater supply in water-stressed areas, highlighting the potential of nature-based solutions for addressing water scarcity. The study explores the impact of vapor viscosity in various pipe configurations and outlines an approach for accurate and efficient pipe simulation. The results reveal that a one-meter-diameter pipeline facilitates the transmission of ۳,۵۰۰ cubic meters of distilled water annually, whereas a two-meter's pipeline enables the transportation of ۱۵,۰۰۰ cubic meters of water. In essence, the study aims to develop efficient and cost-effective methods for transferring water vapor through pipelines.

Keywords:

Desalination , Water transportation , thermal distillation , urban planning , sub-atmospheric pressure