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STR Chapter 123

This document summarizes a feasibility study for a proposed seawater desalination project in Guang-guang, Barangay Dahican, City of Mati, Davao Oriental. The study aims to determine water demand, evaluate the feasibility of the project, identify potential constraints, and determine the design, costs and economic viability. A survey was conducted using Slovene's formula to identify the sample size needed. The study will analyze data on topography, demography and other factors from relevant agencies to determine if the project is constructable and cost-effective. The results will provide a basis for future water supply plans and private investment opportunities in the area.

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STR Chapter 123

This document summarizes a feasibility study for a proposed seawater desalination project in Guang-guang, Barangay Dahican, City of Mati, Davao Oriental. The study aims to determine water demand, evaluate the feasibility of the project, identify potential constraints, and determine the design, costs and economic viability. A survey was conducted using Slovene's formula to identify the sample size needed. The study will analyze data on topography, demography and other factors from relevant agencies to determine if the project is constructable and cost-effective. The results will provide a basis for future water supply plans and private investment opportunities in the area.

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DAVAO ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INSTITUTE OF COMPUTING ANG ENGINEERING


Guang-guang, Barangay Dahican, City of Mati, Davao Oriental

CONSTRUCTION OF SEAWATER DESALINATION IN GUANG-GUANG,


BARANGAY DAHICAN, CITY OF MATI

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Prian John Rebuta


Ariel Sialongo
Laurence Tendencia

August 2019
CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Desalination represents a promise of near unlimited water supply and is an attractive

potential solution to the age-old conundrum of seawater abundance and practical

inaccessibility for potable use. It now encompasses the removal of both salts and dissolved

contaminants from various sources such as seawater, brackish surface and groundwater,

and industrial and municipal wastewaters.

The primary descriptor of importance for desalination processes is the amount of

dissolved solids (primarily inorganic salts) represented by the total dissolved solids (TDS;

the solids left over after water is evaporated from particle-free water). (Australian NWC

2008).

Early scientific descriptions of desalination centered around the application of

distillation. In his Meteorologica, Aristotle wrote that “Salt water when it turns into vapour

becomes sweet and the vapour does not form salt water again when it condenses” (Forbes

1948, p. 383). This is the definition of distillation, a process used to create fresh water from

seawater at larger scales starting in the 1930s (NRC 2008). Distillation-based technologies

remained a major approach to water desalination until the development of membranes.

The most common distillation-based desalination methods are thermally driven

technologies, including multistage flash distillation, multiple-effect distillation, and


mechanical vapor compression processes. In these processes water is evaporated by the

addition of heat and in many cases assisted by the use of vacuum. The evaporated water is

then condensed to recover desalinated water. Several large plants, primarily in the Middle

East, have used thermal distillation since the 1930s (NRC 2008).

Significance of the Study

This feasibility study will serve as basis for the future plans of action by the City Government

of Mati in helping individuals in providing enough drinking water supply. Among the persons who

will directly or indirectly gain benefit are the following:

1. Individuals. They can use this study as basis for their proposal to the City Government for

the establishment of desalination project.

2. LGU-Mati. This will serve as their basis in their public service in providing a drinking

water for individuals. This will provide them the facts regarding the feasibility of this

project.

3. To private entrepreneur. This study will serve as their basis for future investment.

4. Future Researchers. This study will serve as a model for future studies of the same topic.

This will provide them the facts needed to compare their study during their respective time

and usability.

Objectives of the Study

This study aims:

1. To determine the demand of a consumers at Guang-guang, Brgy. Dahican.

2. To determine the feasibility of seawater desalination project.


3. To evaluate potential constraints that would limit or eliminate options for the design and

operation of the proposed desalination facility.

4. To determine the constructability, cost effectiveness, and potential design constraints of a

seawater desalination facility located at Guang-Guang, Brgy. Dahican, City of Mati.

Conceptual Framework of the Study

INPUT THROUGHPUT OUTPUT

Preparation of Proposed
Field investigation & Data System Configuration/Size Complete the study
and Capacity of Major
Facilities

 Topographic Survey  Source Facilities


 Collection of Water  Treatment Facilities
Samples  Hydraulic Analysis
 Confirmation of
proposed Source
Facilities

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of seawater desalination. Its

focuses in the analysis of the feasibility of seawater desalination on the needs of the consumers in

the study area. The study also includes the design of the seawater desalination plant and the

financial analysis to verify the economic and financial viability of the project.

Definition of Terms

Slovene’s formula – a formula to figure out what sample size you need to take. It is the most

commonly used formula to determine the samples needed in the study.


CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY AND MARKET FEASIBILITY

This chapter focuses on the research design and method of research applied to determine

the demand of the project.

Method of Research

The Research Design

The method used in this research is descriptive as it only describes the situation involved.

Specifically, researchers used survey method in which respondents answered questions

administered through questionnaires.

Study Population and Sampling Method

The respondents are the beneficiary of the study. The Respondents were determined

through a statistical tool, namely Slovene’s formula, which is n=N/(1+Ne^2),

Where:

n=number of samples

N=Total Population, and

e=error tolerance of 5%

The Slovene’s formula is the most commonly used formula to determine the samples

needed in a study. As of 2015 census, the population is . Therefore,

N=
The number of respondents required for the study is

Data Collection

The research locale of the study is the Barangay Dahican, City of Mati, Davao Oriental.

Data needed were gathered in form of survey questionnaires given to the respondents. The data

gathered were interpreted through words, graphical and tabulated presentation.

Statistical Treatment

The study made use of descriptive method to describe situations involved in the research.

Data Needed for the Study

Data needed Agency/Offices

Topography NAMRIA

Demography CPDO/PIA

Other Data Concerned Agency

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