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Could the distillation process be used to convert muddy water and potable water.Explain how and why?
Julz30
Yes. Heat will evaporate the water but not the mud particles (sand, dirt etc.).
If you collect the condensed water vapour you get very clean water. A good (and cheap) way to do it is by building a solar still. Solar stills only use the heat from the sun. The vapour will condense on the surface of a piece of plastic (or a piece of glass) so the drops of condensed water can be collected. I've built several of these and they work like a charm.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe simplest way is to let the muddy water stand until the sediment settles, then decant the clear water at the top.
The fastest way is to pass the muddy water through a filter which will hold the sediment, the clear water will run out the bottom of the filter.
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∙ 9y agoYou can distill clean water from muddy water by filtering the water and then boiling it. The evaporated water is pure and can then be collected.
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∙ 12y agoYou have to filter the water first. Than you can drink it. Or you can use a sock with wood charcoal.
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