Sunitds (Solar Energy in IOT Integrated Thermal Distillation System) as an Alternative for Clean Water in Nunukan Regency

Abstract

The water crisis issue has consistently been a concern for the residents of Nunukan Island in the Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan, particularly during the dry season. In this study, experiments were conducted to develop a device capable of transforming the abundant seawater around Nunukan Island into clean water that can be utilized during the dry season. The research comprised several stages, including 1) planning, 2) design, 3) construction, and 4) testing, resulting in the creation of two devices: the SUNitds (Solar Energy in IoT Integrated Thermal Distillation System). This device utilizes thermal distillation to convert seawater into clean water and is integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Based on the conducted tests, the SUNitds device demonstrated the capability to produce water vapor, subsequently undergoing condensation.