Solar Thermal-Powered Evaporation System for Salt Harvesting
Summary
SCH Number
2016108258
Public Agency
University of California, Merced
Document Title
Solar Thermal-Powered Evaporation System for Salt Harvesting
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/20/2016
Document Description
The research project will design, demonstrate, and evaluate an evaporation system powered by a non-tracking solar thermal array. The project will integrate an existing non tracking thermal solar array, previously developed by UCM, with a commercial boiler and a commercial, steam-powered, and thermal evaporator.
Contact Information
Name
Phillip Woods
Agency Name
University of California, Merced
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Atwater
Counties
Merced
Other Information
4225 Hospital Road, Atwater, CA 95301
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15306
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt per CEQA Sections 15301 and 15306 of the CA Public Resources Code because it only involves minor improvements that include adding small scale equipment to an existing solar array for a pilot scale project that involves testing approximately 100 gallons of water.
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