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Способ получения воды из воздуха

Изобретение относится к способам автономного получения пресной воды питьевого качества из влаги окружающего морского атмосферного воздуха. Способ предусматривает использование генераторов энергии сжатого воздуха, охлаждение потока сжатого воздуха после генераторов в конденсаторах с осаждением и отбором влаги. Генераторы энергии сжатого воздуха выполняют в виде поршневых компрессоров, представляющих собой вертикальные трубопроводы с заглушенными верхними торцами. Большей частью их помещают под уровень поверхности моря. Трубопроводы снабжают в верхней заглушенной части поплавками, обеспечивающими их положительную плавучесть. Надводную заглушенную часть трубопроводов снабжают всасывающими и нагнетательными линиями с клапанами. Поршни компрессоров с положительной плавучестью устанавливают внутри трубопроводов на поверхности воды и приводят в движение при вертикальном колебательном перемещении трубопроводов, обусловленном волнением поверхности моря. Всасывание воздуха осуществляют при движении ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО СОЗДАНИЯ ИСКУССТВЕННЫХ ОБЛАКОВ И ОСАДКОВ

Группа изобретений относится к области метеорологии. Предложен способ и устройство для создания искусственных облаков и осадков. Способ включает инициирование с помощью реактивного двигателя и туманообразующих пушек восходящих потоков в атмосфере, где в вертикально направленную реактивную струю вводят три типа грубодисперсных гигроскопических аэрозолей. Устройство содержит авиационный реактивный двигатель с устройством поворота реактивной струи, топливной системой, электрической системой запуска и управления, системой распыления для распыления аэрозоля первого типа, а также две туманообразующие пушки для распыления аэрозолей второго и третьего типов. Изобретения обеспечивают повышение эффективности создания конвективных облаков и осадков при безоблачной ситуации, а также снижение требований к мощности реактивной установки и затрат топлива. 2 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРЕВРАЩЕНИЯ ПАРОВ ОБЛАКА В ВОДУ

Устройство для превращения паров облака в воду, состоящее из дирижабля, связывающего Землю с облаком, емкости для конденсации паров облака в воду, всасывающего вентилятора с подогреваемым паропроводом и двигателя внутреннего сгорания силовой установки дирижабля, позволяющее превращать всасываемые вентилятором пары облака в воду, посредством их конденсации в конденсационной емкости, установленной в дирижабле и связанной с всасывающим вентилятором паропроводом, подогреваемым горячими отработанными газами от двигателя внутреннего сгорания силовой установки дирижабля или же другими нагревательными приборами, устанавливаемыми внутри него.

ПРОСТОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ВОДЫ ИЗ ВОЗДУХА

Устройство для получения воды из воздуха, в котором имеются элементы, получающие из воздуха воду, и элементы, направляющие воду на орошаемую почву, отличающееся тем, что функции таких элементов выполняются пластиной, закрепленной на стойке.

Емкость "РОСА"

... 1. Емкость "Роса", содержащая воздухопровод, холодильную машину, солнечный водонагреватель, рециркуляционный теплообменник, сборник пресной воды, отличающаяся тем, что солнечный водоподогреватель содержит адсорбент и соединен воздухопроводом с рециркуляционным теплообменником и сборником пресной воды, образующим вместе первый контур, при этом на входе и выходе солнечного водоподогревателя имеются трехходовые клапаны с патрубками для выходов в атмосферу. 2. Емкость по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что холодильная машина выполнена в виде второго солнечного водоподогревателя с адсорбентом и соединенного со вторым рециркуляционным теплообменником и со сборником пресной воды. 3. Емкость по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что трехходовые клапаны на входе и выходе солнечного водоподогревателя с воздухопроводом имеют систему регулирования в виде подпружиненных рычагов, соединенных тросиком с гидроцилиндром с легкоиспаряющейся жидкостью.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОРОШЕНИЯ ПУСТЫНЬ

Способ и устройство для орошения пустынь относится к процессам получения воды из водяного пара атмосферы в засушливых и безводных районах планеты. Цель изобретения - повышение эффективности способа орошения пустынь за счет увеличения эффективности изъятия воды из влаговоздушных потоков устройством для орошения пустынь. Новым в способе и устройстве для орошения пустынь является то, что орошение производится водой, изъятой из влаговоздушных потоков, циркулирующих в приграничном слое атмосферы на высоте до 1,5 километров от поверхности пустыни, при этом изъятие воды из влаговоздушных потоков производится устройством для орошения пустынь, у которого испаритель холодильной машины выполнен в виде радиаторной решетки, а конденсатор холодильной машины совмещен с аэростатом, размещенным в холодных слоях атмосферы.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПРЕСНОЙ ВОДЫ ИЗ ВОЗДУХА

... 1. Устройство для получения пресной воды из воздуха, использующее холод глубинных слоев воды природного водоема, например, моря, и содержащее теплообменную наклонную в одну сторону перегородку, разделяющую зону конденсации и зону охлаждения, одна поверхность перегородки обращена в пределы емкости, заполненной холодной проточной водой из глубинных ее слоев и являющейся зоной охлаждения, а другая поверхность перегородки обращена в пределы зоны конденсации, выполненной в виде открытого с обеих сторон воздуховода, и находится в контакте с атмосферным воздухом, который движется по воздуховоду вдоль указанной охлажденной поверхности, а оседающий на нее конденсат воды стекает по наклонной поверхности перегородки в связанный с ней сосуд, емкость сообщается с трубопроводом, опущенным в глубинные холодные слои воды, например, морской воды, и выполненным в виде сообщающегося сосуда по отношению к окружающей воде, отличающееся тем, что емкость установлена выше уровня окружающей воды, изолирована от ...

СПОСОБ ИЗВЛЕЧЕНИЯ ВОДЫ ИЗ ВОЗДУХА И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ извлечения воды из воздуха, заключающийся в том, что формируют поток воздуха, содержащего пары воды, осуществляют искусственное охлаждение потока воздуха на одном участке этого потока, организуют теплопередачу между частями потока воздуха, находящимися по обе стороны от участка искусственного охлаждения, конденсируют пары воды в той части потока воздуха, температура которой ниже точки росы, и выбрасывают обезвоженный воздух в атмосферу, отличающийся тем, что теплопередачу организуют между n ступенями потока воздуха, которые располагают поровну до и после участка искусственного охлаждения так, что теплопередача осуществляется по направлению потока воздуха от первой ступени к n-ой, от второй - к (n - 1)-ой и далее последовательно от ступени n/2 к ступени (n/2 + 1). 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что дополнительно понижают температуру участка искусственного охлаждения, осуществляя опосредованный теплообмен между этим участком и обезвоженным воздухом после n-ой ступени. 3. Способ ...

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ВОДЫ

... 1. Установка для производства воды содержащая воздуховод, холодильную машину с испарителем, циркуляционную систему, сборник конденсата воды, рециркуляционный теплообменник, установленный в патрубке воздуховода, отличающаяся тем, что рециркуляционный теплообменник входным патрубком соединен с турбокомпрессором, имеющим патрубок для забора атмосферного воздуха, при этом выходной патрубок рециркуляционного теплообменника находится в сборнике конденсата воды, имеющим отверстия в воздуховод, а приводом турбокомпрессора и электрического генератора является ветряной движитель. 2. Установка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что испаритель холодильной машины находится в сборнике конденсата воды. 3. Установка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что конденсатор холодильной машины находится в воздуховоде.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ВОДЫ ИЗ НАМОРОЖЕННОГО ЛЬДА

Устройство для получения воды из намороженного льда, включающее солнечную батарею (или солнечный термоэлектрический генератор), соединенные с повышающим трансформатором и аккумулятором, передающими электроэнергию на компрессор морозильного устройства открытого типа.

Солнечная установка получения воды и электроэнергии из воздуха

Изобретение относится к области солнечной энергетики и может быть использовано для получения воды из воздуха в условиях безводных районов. Солнечная установка содержит высокотемпературный солнечный коллектор с аккумулятором вырабатываемого от солнца тепла, абсорбционную холодильную машину с испарителями холода, расположенными в конденсаторных батареях, представляющих собой металлические усеченно-пирамидальные конденсаторы, выполненные из нержавеющей стали с волновыми гранями с зернистой поверхностью. Конденсаторные батареи соединены друг с другом боковыми гранями шестигранных оснований, как соты. Правая и левая плоскости конденсаторных батарей скреплены между собой, образуя закрытую полость, заполненную охлаждающей конденсаторы жидкостью, обеспечивающей необходимый для образования точки росы температурный режим, задаваемый через систему трубопроводов абсорбционной холодильной машиной, питаемой от аккумулятора тепла, и компрессорными холодильными машинами, питаемыми от термотурбогенератора ...

DEVICE FOR CONDENSING WATER VAPORS FROM AIR

Wärmetauscher zur Wassergewinnung

Vorrichtung zum temporären Speichern und Ausgeben von Wasser

A water production plant

A water production plant 10 comprising an atmospheric water generator 36 and a power source 12, 38 powered by gas and comprising a combustion engine 12 and/or a fuel cell 38. The atmospheric water generator is powered by the power source wherein water in the exhaust gas of the combustion engine and/or from the fuel cell and water generated by the atmospheric water generator is captured. The captured water may be bottled in a bottling plant 26 for drinking. The apparatus may be situated near an oil or gas well 1. Carbon dioxide produced by the combustion engine and or fuel cell may be injected into a hydrocarbon well to increase gas or oil production. A later embodiment relates to a method of producing water from gas using the production plant.

ROOF STRUCTURE

... 1,203,911. Greenhouses. ICKES-BRAUN GLASSHOUSES Inc. 22 Jan., 1969 [31 Jan., 1968], No. 3532/69. Heading E1A. In a building such---as -agreenhouse, solarium or an enclosure for a swimming pool or tennis court the ridge pole 28 end portions are provided with condensation troughs discharging into rafters 33 which are of like construction and communicate with the external gutters, see Fig. 7 (not shown). Each structural member of the roof is made of extruded aluminium and provided with two condensation troughs 50A. A roof covering 20 is secured by a cap member 52 to the ridge pole 28 which consists of a plurality of sections joined at each end to the adjacent rafters 30 by connectors 54, see Fig. 4 (not shown). For minor details concerning connections, seals and tie-bar reinforcements the Specification and remaining drawings (not shown), should be referred to.

PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF WATER FROM HUMID AIR AND PLANTFOR CARRYING OUT THE PROCESS

System and method for managing water content in a fluid

Method for extracting water from air, and device therefor

Plant aid, water collection sheet and method

Method for extracting water from air, and device therefor

System and method for managing water content in a fluid

Plant aid, water collection sheet and method.

System and method for managing water content in a fluid

EXTRACTION OF WATER FROM AIR

AN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF POTABLE WATER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE

Plant aid, water collection sheet and method

System and method for managing water content in a fluid

Method for extracting water from air, and device therefor

Extraction of water from air

Device to capture fog or mist micro drops or rain drops and their combination for their later storage.

Method for separating condensable substances from gases or gas mixtures.

Process and installation for the water recovery of the atmospheric air.

Process and installation for the water recovery of the atmospheric air.

Process of water recovery of humid air and installation for the execution of the process.

Process and installation being used with obtaining of water starting from the air and for manufacture of silica gels necessary.

Plant aid, water collection sheet and method

Extraction of water from air

AN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF POTABLE WATER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE

Method for extracting water from air, and device therefor

AN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF POTABLE WATER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE

Extraction of water from air

Supply containers

Bei einem Versorgungscontainer (1) umfassend eine Wasserversorgungseinheit, eine Wassertemperierungseinheit (3) und eine Raumklimatisierungseinheit (4) ist vorgesehen, dass die Wassertemperierungseinheit (3) eine vorzugsweise auf einem thermodynamischen Kreisprozess beruhende Wärmepumpe und/oder Kältemaschine umfasst, die in wärmeübertragender Verbindung mit einem Wasserspeicher (6) steht, dass die Wasserversorgungseinheit eine mit einem Umgebungsluftluftstrom in Wärmeaustausch bringbare Kältequelle zur Kondensation von Wasser aus der Umgebungsluft umfasst und die Kältequelle über eine Leitung mit dem Wasserspeicher (6) verbunden ist, um diesem das aus der Luft kondensierte Wasser zuzuführen, und dass die Raumklimatisierungseinheit (4) einen mit dem Wasserspeicher (6) in wärmeübertragender Verbindung stehenden Wärmetauscher (22) umfasst, der ein in einen abgetrennten Raum (5) des Containers (1) geführtes Klimatisierungsfluid temperiert.

PROCEDURE AND PLANT FOR KULTIVATION OF PLANTS

PROCEDURE AND PLANT FOR CATCHING LIQUID

Wassergewinnung aus der Luft der Erdatmosphäre

The invention relates to a method for extracting drinking water from the moisture of air layers that are more remote to the earth's surface, characterised in that porous material (9) capable of capillary condensation is brought into higher air layers in a transport container (5) by means of an aerostat (1), preferably a Roziere balloon, which aerostat is guided on a rope (37). The water vapour present in said higher and colder air layers is bound in the porous material (9) by capillary condensation and then the water-enriched, porous material (9) is brought to a water extraction installation on the ground in the transport container (5) by lowering the aerostat (1), wherein the water-enriched, porous material (9) is heated by solar energy in the water extraction installation and a resulting warm air stream containing water vapour is then conducted through condensers (56, 70), in which drinking water is extracted by condensation. Excess warm air produced during the heating and subsequent ...

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WATER

Photochromic water harvesting platform

The application discloses compounds, compositions, films and devices comprising the compounds and compositions, and their methods of use for harvesting water.

System to produce drinking water

Atmospheric water generator

An atmospheric water generator includes a refrigeration system. The evaporators may be roll-bond evaporators. Fans cooperate with a radiator and the evaporators to induce an in-flow stream of air from ambient air into and through, firstly, the condenser, and secondly, the radiator. The in-flow stream of air is cooled by the evaporator as the in-flow stream passes through the evaporator. The cooled stream of air then passes through a heated dissipating section of the radiator. The airways between the evaporators in the array are sufficiently long so that the streams of air become turbulently mixed. The evaporators may be planar. Opposed facing surfaces of adjacent evaporators may include turbulent flow trippers to change laminar flow in the airways to turbulent flow. The turbulent flow trippers may include protrusions formed on the opposed facing surfaces or metallic mesh interleaved in the airways between the evaporators.

METHOD OF DIRECTING OR HOLDING WATER

Water recovery and dispensing systems and methods for using the same

Method and apparatus for collecting atmospheric moisture

Device for extracting water from atmospheric air

The invention relates to a device for extracting water from atmospheric air by means of a flowable sorbent for sorbing the water, wherein the sorption by means of the flowable sorbent (3) is provided at least along a sorption path (2) of the sorbent (3), wherein a sorbent (4) thinned with water (17) that has been taken up is provided at the end of the sorption path (2), wherein a separating unit (12) for at least partially separating the water (17) that has been taken up from the flowable sorbent (3, 4) is provided, wherein the separating unit (12) has at least one evaporator (12) for evaporating the water (17) that has been taken up, which device can be operated in an energy-efficient manner and in particular is not absolutely dependent on the presence of solar energy. This is achieved according to the invention in that the separating unit (12) has at least one vacuum compressor (16) for applying vacuum to the thinned sorbent (4).

Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus

Device for producing water from ambient air

The invention concerns a device for producing water from ambient air comprising a heat pump with a cooling unit and a receiver for collecting the water that formed as condensed water vapour on a cooling surface of the cooling unit. In accordance with the invention the cooling surface is located in a closed space and a water vapour permeable membrane separates the ambient air and the closed space.

PREPARING SILICA GEL

Systems and methods for generating liquid water from air

This disclosure includes systems and methods for extracting water vapour from atmospheric air and, more particularly, but not by way of limitation, systems and methods for optimizing liquid water production from air, in some instances, taking into account diurnal variations. The systems comprise an adsorption zone an a desorption zone, an actuator to move a desiccant between the adsorption zone and the desorption zone. The liquid water production is optimized based, at least in part, on measurements of one or more of: an ambient air temperature, ambient air relative humidity, and a level of solar insolation. Cu E L a)U a)l r C)) u LL) 4-0 cu c00 a) " 4-0 E E a)cu :3 w~c CDcf~-~.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE RECOVERY OF WATER FROM ATMOSPHERIC AIR

SYSTEMS FOR WATER EXTRACTION FROM AIR

A system for water extraction from air is provided. The system includes a housing having a plurality of openings allowing an air flow to enter into an inner space defined by the housing. The system also includes a sponge disposed within the inner space defined by the housing. The sponge includes a water absorbing/adsorbing material for absorbing/adsorbing water vapor from the air flow. The system further includes a presser disposed above the sponge and configured to compress the sponge to discharge water from the sponge.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ABSORBING WATER FROM GAS

The invention relates to a device for extraction of water from gas comprising a container with at least one sealable opening, at least one lid, at least one hygroscopic material and an energy delivering device wherein the container is made of a heat conducting material. The invention also relates to a method and a use of the device.

Verfahren zur Gewinnung eines flüssigen Stoffes aus einer den Stoff in dunst-, dampf- oder gasförmigen Zustand enthaltenden Umgebung und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Machine for producing water by condensation

The machine for producing clean water from air moisture comprises a compressor (2), a fan (4), a spiral condenser (3) and a time control (1) for the control of the compressor and the fan. The water continuously condensed on the condenser falls into the tank (5). ...

EQUIPMENT FOR WATER WINNING FROM THE ATMOSPHERE.

Pure water prodn. unit

Water prod. plant esp. for producing drinking water in areas short of natural springs etc. involves directing the water-contg. ambient air through a water separator (1) and there cooling it so that at least a part of the water condenses.The cooling unit is powered at least in part by the sun and employs a sorption agent and a coolant. The water separator has an air inlet, outlet and refrigeration plant having a collector for the solar energy.

Process for obtaining service water or drinking water, and apparatus for carrying out the process

An apparatus for obtaining service water or drinking water from the air moisture in the vicinity of a body of water (1), in particular in the vicinity of the sea, has a U-shaped condenser (7) which dips into the body of water during operation. Above the body of water (1), said condenser is provided with a supply line (11), having an inlet opening (11d), and a discharge line (16) having an outlet opening (19a). In this arrangement, the outlet opening (19a) is situated at a higher level than the inlet opening (11d) and, between the condenser (7) and the outlet opening (19a), there is arranged a vertical discharge-line portion (17) which is sheathed by a layer (17a) which absorbs solar radiation. During operation, the vertical discharge-line portion (17) is heated up by solar radiation, with the result that a convection current is obtained and air, containing water vapour, from the surroundings is sucked through the condenser (7). The water vapour is then liquefied in the condenser (7) and ...

Process and system for obtaining water from the air, in particular for the cultivation of plants

PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WATER FROM DAMP AIR.

Systems for Water Extraction from Air

A system for water extraction from air is provided. The system includes a housing having a plurality of openings allowing an air flow to enter into an inner space defined by the housing. The system also includes a sponge disposed within the inner space defined by the housing. The sponge includes a water absorbing/adsorbing material for absorbing/adsorbing water vapor from the air flow. The system further includes a presser disposed above the sponge and configured to compress the sponge to discharge water from the sponge.

Combined Air Conditioning and Water Generating System

An Air conditioning and potable water generating system in which a cooling element condenses water from atmospheric air is operable two switch between an air conditioning mode, in which cooled atmospheric air from which water has been extracted is supplied to a building's interior environment, and a water generating mode, in which communication of such supply air into the building interior is closed off. The system can thus be operated to collect water regardless of whether cooling of the building interior is required at a particular point in time. Use of the same cooling element in each mode provides and use of return air from the building to mix with incoming fresh air and cool the heat dissipating element of the cooling system make for efficient operation. Controls of the system are operable to change a mixture ratio of the fresh atmospheric air and circulating return air.

Method and device for cool drying a gas

A method for cool drying gas by a cooling element with an evaporator, using a device for determining the evaporator temperature and measuring the lowest gas temperature, by applying the steps: determining the load of the cooling circuit on the basis of the evaporator temperature and the lowest gas temperature; calculating a desired value for the evaporator temperature that is required to cool the gas supplied to a set lowest gas temperature, taking account of the aforementioned load; controlling the speed of the compressor to make the evaporator temperature equal to the desired value.

System and Method for Separation of Captured Gases from Exhaust

In one example, we discuss the separation of the captured gases as byproducts, for future/other purposes, coming from conventional power generators or factories or from algae biofuel production facility (or any other similar sources). This increases the energy production, saves the environment, conserves the resources, improves the air quality, reduces the global warming, increases water supply, reduces the cost, and improves agriculture and food resources, around the globe. In one example, we discuss the biofuel production, method, and system.

Water Extraction System for Dwellings

Apparatus () for extracting water from the atmosphere and supplying the extracted water to a domestic water supply to the dwelling, said apparatus being dimensioned and arranged relative to an access opening that leads from the dwelling into a roof space to be small enough to pass through the opening and be located in the roof space, said apparatus further comprising an air intake () located to receive humid air from outside the dwelling, a water extractor having a fan () operable to draw air in through the air intake () and pass the air over a cooling means for condensing water out of the air and means—for collecting the condensed water and supplying the collected water to the water supply tank () of the dwelling to replenish water in the tank. () 119-. (canceled)20. Apparatus for extracting water from the atmosphere and supplying the extracted water to an existing domestic water supply of a dwelling that has a mains water filled tank , said apparatus comprising an air intake located to receive humid air from outside the dwelling , a cooling means for condensing water out of the air , a fan operable to draw air in through the air intake and pass the air over the cooling means , and collection means for collecting the condensed water and supplying the collected water to the water supply tank of the dwelling to replenish water in the tank.21. Apparatus according to wherein the collection means comprises a water collection chamber and a pump is provided for pumping condensed water from the collection chamber to the water tank.22. Apparatus according to wherein the apparatus is dimensioned and arranged relative to an access opening that leads from the dwelling into a roof space of the dwelling to be small enough to pass through the opening and be located in the roof space claim 20 , and the collection means comprises a water collection chamber and a pump means operable to pump the collected water to a mains water filled tank located the roof space of the dwelling.23. ...

EXTRACTION OF WATER FROM AIR

Water vapor is extracted from air in a process in which water vapor from large volumes of air is concentrated by absorption into a small volume of hygroscopic liquid (), from which it is recovered by passage through a selective layer (). 125-. (canceled)26. A structure , adapted for extracting water from air , comprising an absorbing part and a desorbing part , whereinsaid absorbing part comprises a surface having a thin layer of a flowing hygroscopic liquid in direct contact with air, the thin layer of hydroscopic liquid absorbing water vapor from air to form a hydrated solution;said desorbing part comprises a sandwich-like structure to separate water from the hydroscopic liquid in said hydrated solution, ["a) a heated sheet or layer, heated to a temperature above the environment's temperature;", 'b) a space or layer filled with porous or filamentary material, allowing the flow and substantially even distribution of hydrated solution along the heated layer;', 'c) a layer of material, allowing passage of water but preventing passage of the hydroscopic liquid;', 'd) a cooled sheet or layer, the temperature of which is decreased relative to the temperature of the heated sheet or layer, allowing water to be removed in liquid form., 'said sandwich-like structure including27. The structure of claim 26 , wherein the hygroscopic liquid is glycerol.28. The structure of or claim 26 , wherein said hygroscopic liquid is distributed and allowed to flow by gravity through said porous or filamentary material.29. The structure of any claim 26 , wherein energy needed for separation of water from the hygroscopic solution is obtained from solar radiation.30. The structure according to claim 26 , in which liquid flow occurs by pumping.31. The structure according to claim 26 , where the heated sheet or layer is made from a metal sheet or layer claim 26 , and is heated by absorbing solar radiation.32. The structure according to claim 26 , wherein heat loss from the heated sheet or layer ...

Atmospheric Water Generator and Beverage Making Apparatus

An atmospheric water generator and coffee maker includes a coffee maker that receives water generated by a water-generating module and makes coffee out of-the water. A user interface enables a user to specify a volume of water to be generated by the water-generating module within a user-specified time period. A controller is in communication with the user interface and with the water-generating module. The controller controls a rate at which the water-generating module generates water based on the user-specified volume of water and the user-specified time period.

Systems and methods for potable water production

Systems and methods are disclosed for water collection from atmospheric moisture in large quantities in uncontrolled outdoor environments where the temperature may be cold and humidity levels low. To extract water from air when the dew point is low, a heat exchanger cools to a point where water vapor is deposited on its surface as ice. The heat exchanger then cycles through a heating phase to melt the ice and generate liquid water. The accumulation of frost is advantageous. Frost accumulation enables water collection when the dew point is low. Disclosed variations enhance efficiency and environmental tolerance. 1. A system for collecting atmospheric moisture comprising:a compressor to compress a refrigerant;a condenser disposed along a refrigerant flow path, receiving high pressure gaseous refrigerant from the compressor, wherein the high pressure gaseous refrigerant condenses into a low pressure liquid refrigerant and release heat, then the refrigerant moving along the flow path;an expansion valve and capillary device disposed along the refrigerant flow path, receiving liquid refrigerant from the condenser, wherein the expansion valve and capillary device adjust pressure of the refrigerant;an evaporator disposed along the refrigerant flow path, receiving refrigerant from the expansion valve & capillary device and delivering refrigerant to the compressor, wherein the liquid refrigerant evaporates into gas refrigerant and absorb heat, whereby the external surface temperature of the evaporator is lower than dew point but higher than 0° C., it can catch the water vapor inside of air and convert it into liquid water, liquid water falls from the evaporator to the bottom water tank; this is a normal atmosphere water generation process; but when the environment's temperature is cold, as in winter and the dew point is near or lower than 0° C., the external surface temperature of the evaporator is lower than the dew point or 0° C., it can catch the water vapor inside of air ...

Humidity Collector Apparatus

A device that collects water vapor, from the ambient air, through condensation or deposition, on the surface of its unique heat exchangers, which are embodied with opposing intertwined and alternating refrigeration circuits. In a dual refrigeration circuit/dual heat exchanger configuration, one refrigeration circuit is responsible for freezing heat exchanger A and heating heat exchanger B while the other refrigeration circuit is responsible for heating heat exchanger A and freezing heat exchanger B. The alternating refrigeration circuits work together to intermittently freeze then thaw each heat exchanger. The water run-off from the thawing process is then collected for use. The condenser tubes of one refrigeration circuit are positioned proximate to the evaporator tubes of the second refrigeration circuit to facilitate the exchange of heat. The system may further comprise heat exchanger fins in contact with the tubes. Multiple pairs of heat exchangers may be utilized. 1. An atmospheric water collection heat exchange device for capturing ambient water vapor from ambient air producing water comprising: (i) at least one compressor;', '(ii) at least one condensers section;', '(iii) at least one expansion valve;', '(iv) at least one evaporators section;', '(v) at least one accumulator;, '(a) at least two refrigeration circuits for refrigerant solution circulation each comprising(b) at least two heat exchangers wherein one condenser section of one refrigeration circuit is intertwined with an evaporator section of a separate refrigeration circuit.2. The device of further comprising a water collection tank.3. A system for collecting ambient water vapor comprising(a) a first tube loop component extending from a first compressor from a first accumulator wherein the tube loop component has a first compression section, a first expansion valve and a first evaporator section;(b) a second tube loop component extending from a second compressor from a second accumulator wherein the ...

WATER DISPENSER SYSTEM AND METHOD

Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to-peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID/NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel. 1. A water dispenser system comprising: (i) actuation periods are respectively defined by each length of time the at least one tap element is continuously in its open state, and', '(ii) actuated volumes of water are respectively defined by the volume of water dispensed during each actuation period; and, '(a) at least one tap element configured to being in water receiving communication with a source of liquid water and being user-actuatable between an open state and a closed state, the at least one tap element being configured to allow water to be dispensed therefrom when in its open state and to prevent water from being dispensed therefrom when in its closed state, wherein (i) register multiple registered users of the water dispenser system;', '(ii) record respective said actuated volumes dispensed by the registered users;', '(iii) sum the recorded actuated volumes dispensed throughout respective user dispensing periods, thereby defining respective user aggregate volumes; and', '(iv) ...

DRYING AND FILTERING DEVICE

A drying and filtering device. The filtering and drying device comprises a bearing base body, an adsorption drying tube and a refrigerating tube. The bearing base body comprises an upper adsorption airflow cavity and an upper refrigerating airflow cavity located at an upper end of the bearing base body, and a lower adsorption airflow cavity and a lower refrigerating airflow cavity located at a lower end of the bearing base body. The adsorption drying tube is vertically arranged between the upper end and the lower end, and communicates with the upper adsorption airflow cavity and the lower adsorption airflow cavity. The refrigerating tube is vertically arranged between the upper end and the lower end, and communicates with the upper refrigerating airflow cavity and the lower refrigerating airflow cavity. The bearing base body further comprises an air intake guide cavity, and communicates with the refrigerating tube and the adsorption drying tube. 1. A drying and filtering device , comprising:a bearing base comprising an upper adsorbing airflow chamber and an upper refrigerating airflow chamber located at the upper end of the bearing base and a lower adsorbing airflow chamber and a lower refrigerating airflow chamber located at the lower end of the bearing base;adsorption drying tubes vertically arranged between the upper end and the lower end of the bearing base, and communicated with the upper adsorbing airflow chamber and the lower adsorbing airflow chamber;a refrigerating tube vertically arranged between the upper end and the lower end of the bearing seat, and communicated with the upper refrigerating airflow chamber and the lower refrigerating airflow chamber; andthe bearing seat body further comprising an intake guiding chamber, which is communicated with the refrigerating tube and the adsorption drying tubes, so that the airflow refrigerated by the refrigerating tube can enter the adsorption drying tube through the intake guiding chamber for drying.2. The ...

HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICE AND FREEZE DRYER

A heat exchange device and a freeze dryer. The freeze dryer comprises a bearing device, and an evaporation device and a condensation device which are provided on the bearing device, at least one of the evaporation device and the condensation device comprising a structure of the heat exchange device. The heat exchange device is integrally molded by extrusion, and the heat exchange device is provided with at least one medium flow passage, a plurality of fins are formed on the outer periphery of the medium flow passage, and the fins being provided at intervals to form gaps allowing airflows to pass therethrough. The heat exchange device and the freeze dryer of the present disclosure can be designed to be smaller, reducing the volume, and facilitating miniaturization of products. 1. A heat exchange device , which is integrally molded by extrusion , comprising:at least one medium flow passages; anda plurality of fins formed on the outer periphery of the medium flow passage, and arranged at intervals to form gaps allowing airflows to pass through.2. The heat exchange device according to claim 1 , wherein the heat exchange device further comprises:a plurality of medium tubes; anda medium flow passage, formed inside the medium tube;wherein the fins extend in the height direction of the medium tube, and each one of the medium tubes is connected with the fins at the outer wall.3. The heat exchange device according to claim 2 , wherein one of the medium tubes is located at the geometric center of the heat exchange device claim 2 , the rest of the medium tubes are distributed in a circumference around the medium tube claim 2 , and the fins extend in the radial direction of the medium tube at the geometric center on the outer periphery of the medium tube.4. The heat exchange device according to claim 3 , wherein the cross section of the heat exchange device is circular;wherein the plurality of medium tubes is distributed on a plurality of circumferences with different radii with ...

DEVICE FOR DRYING A GAS, IN PARTICULAR AIR

A drying device for processing a gas to be dried, in particular air, comprises an air/air exchanger which includes an inlet for the gas to be dried and an outlet for the dried gas, an evaporator which receives the gas to be dried from the air/air exchanger, the evaporator being formed by means of a plurality of adjacent layers. The layers comprise at least a first layer configured for the passage of a refrigerating fluid, at least a second layer configured to receive the gas to be dried from the air/air exchanger and a plurality of third layers configured to receive a phase change material. The layers are arranged in a sequence which comprises in alternation a first layer, a third layer, a second layer and a further third layer. 11. A drying device for processing a gas to be dried , comprising an air/air exchanger which includes an inlet for the gas to be dried and an outlet for the dried gas , an evaporator which receives the gas to be dried from the air/air exchanger () , the evaporator comprising a plurality of adjacent layers , the layers comprise at least a first layer configured for passage of a refrigerating fluid which flows inside a refrigerating circuit which can be associated with the drying device , at least a second layer configured to receive the gas to be dried from the air/air exchanger and a plurality of third layers configured to receive a phase change material , the first , second and third layers being arranged in a sequence which comprises in alternation a first layer , a third layer , a second layer and a further third layer.2. The drying device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first layer claim 1 , second layer and third layer comprises a plate and a plurality of fins supported on a main surface of the plate claim 1 , where the fins form a plurality of channels for the passage of the refrigerating fluid claim 1 , for the passage of the air/gas to be dried and to contain the phase change material claim 1 , respectively.3. The drying ...

Autonomous apparatus for extracting water from the air

An apparatus for extracting water from ambient air is disclosed comprising an air duct for the process air, an air duct for the regeneration air and a sorption exchanger moving at least partially between the two air ducts. Additionally, in the air duct for the regeneration air, on the side facing the sorption exchanger outlet, a cooler is installed, and on the side facing its inlet, a heater is installed. The apparatus also comprises a closed refrigerant circuit. The cooler for cooling the regeneration air is a refrigerant evaporator and this cooler is, by the refrigerant piping via a compressor for the evaporated refrigerant suction and compression, connected to the regeneration air heater, where this heater for heating the regeneration air is a condenser for condensing the refrigerant vapor. The apparatus also comprises a subcooler for additional heat removal from the refrigerant.

STEAM CONDITIONER-SEPARATOR APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a device for treating-separating water vapour aimed at eliminating the condensed particles that may be carried over therewith as it flows through the ducts, as well as the droplets suspended therein, thereby obtaining practically dry vapour, improving its quality, without additional energy input.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AND MONITORING DEHUMIDIFIERS

Systems and methods of automatically operating dehumidifiers in response to dehumidifier operating conditions are disclosed herein. A method of operating a dehumidifier configured in accordance with one embodiment includes directing air flow through the dehumidifier at a first volumetric flow rate while the dehumidifier is operating at a first operating condition. The method further includes changing the first volumetric flow rate to a second volumetric flow rate when the first operating condition of the dehumidifier changes to a predetermined second operating condition. 126-. (canceled)27. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium encoded with computer-executable instructions to cause a processor to execute a method for controlling a dehumidifier having an air mover and a moisture removal device , the method comprising:operating the air mover at a first speed to direct airflow into thermal contact with the moisture removal device while ambient air surrounding the dehumidifier is at a first ambient condition that includes a first humidity, wherein airflow through the dehumidifier has a first dwell time at the moisture removal device with the air mover operating at the first speed;receiving, from a portable sensor that is movable relative to the dehumidifier, an indication of a change from the first ambient condition to a second ambient condition, wherein the second condition includes a second humidity less than the first humidity and below a threshold humidity value; andin response to the change indication, automatically operating the air mover at a second non-zero speed that is slower than the first speed to increase the first dwell time of airflow at the moisture removal device to a second dwell time.28. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of wherein receiving the change indication includes receiving the change indication via a wireless communication link.29. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of wherein the method further ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING WATER FROM AIR ON ISLAND

A device for obtaining water from air on an island includes: a concentrated solution air water obtaining system, a solar collector, a dilute solution dehydration system, a heat pump system, a solution heating system, and a water purification system. Humid air is introduced into the concentrated solution air water obtaining system, which performs a heat and mass transfer into a dilute solution and relatively low-temperature dry air. This air is used as interior fresh air. The diluted solution is heated by the solar collector, delivered to the dilute solution dehydration system, and sent to the solution heating system for heating and evaporating into water vapor. The water purification system cools, purifies, filters and stores the water vapor. At the same time, the heat pump system introduces heated humid air into the dilute solution dehydration system to recover heat contained in the heated humid air, and to extract water. 1. A device for obtaining water from air on an island , comprising:a concentrated solution air water obtaining system,a solar collector,a dilute solution dehydration system,a heat pump system,a solution heating system, and 'humid air on the island is introduced into the concentrated solution air water obtaining system, and the concentrated solution air water obtaining system performs a heat and mass transfer to turn the humid air into a dilute solution and relatively low-temperature dry air; the relatively low-temperature dry air is sent into the interior of an island building as interior fresh air, and the diluted solution is sent to the solar collector to be heated and delivered to the dilute solution dehydration system; the dilute solution dehydration system sends the dilute solution to the solution heating system for heating; then the dilute solution is sent back to the dilute solution dehydration system for dehydration to evaporate water in the dilute solution, and a water vapor accompanied with air is sent to the water purification system; ...

System for Membrane Assisted Humidity Harvesting from a Feed Flow, Wind Turbine Provided Therewith and Method There For

The invention relates to a system for membrane assisted humidity harvesting, a turbine provided therewith and method therefor. The system according to the invention comprises:—a membrane unit with: a membrane, a feed flow inlet and a feed flow outlet on a first side of the membrane, and a recirculation inlet and a recirculation outlet on a second side of the membrane; wherein the membrane is configured to allow vapor to permeate through the membrane from the first side to the second side of the membrane; a condensing system provided on the second side of the membrane, configured for condensing vapor; and a recirculation pump configured for producing a recirculation flow on the second side of the membrane. 1. System for membrane assisted humidity harvesting from a feed flow , comprising: a membrane,', 'a feed flow inlet and a feed flow outlet on a first side of the membrane, and', 'a recirculation inlet and a recirculation outlet on a second side of the membrane;, 'a membrane unit withwherein the membrane is configured to allow vapor to permeate through the membrane from the first side to the second side of the membrane;a condensing system provided on the second side of the membrane, configured for condensing vapor; anda recirculation pump configured for producing a recirculation flow on the second side of the membrane.2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the feed flow comprises outside air.3. System according to claim 1 , wherein the membrane unit comprises a water vapor selective membrane.4. System according to claim 1 , further comprising a pressure pump configured for producing a subnormal pressure in the recirculation flow.5. System according to claim 4 , wherein the pressure in the recirculation flow at the second side of the membrane is in the range of 0-200 mbar claim 4 , preferably 5-100 mbar claim 4 , more preferably 10-65 mbar claim 4 , and most preferably 20-40 mbar.6. System according to claim 1 , wherein the condensing system is configured to ...

GIGACUBES SOLAR STILL

A solar still that collects and focuses sunlight to convert to steam filthy water and condense the steam in a versatile multipurpose cube casing; the solar still's cube casing is also a building block to build horizontal or vertical structures while simultaneously purifying water; the Gigacubes solar still also builds floating structures, all while cleaning itself with the sun's heat, storing the clean water, heating air or water, and seamlessly interfacing with additional blocks; it performs these tasks while purifying water, providing flotation to a community, and cleaning itself; the Gigacubes solar still also grows plants and entire gardens with soil to provide a low maintenance source of local organic fresh produce in areas that would not otherwise be hospitable to plants on account of being devoid of clean or fresh water. 1. A building system comprisingcubes with solar stills that harness sunlight when assembled in both a horizontal and vertical configuration so communities can build horizontal structures like sidewalks and vertical structures like home walls and fences while also purifying water and without the need for electricity or moving parts;cubes with solar stills that simultaneously purify water, store purified water, float in the water they are purifying and assemble together to form pontoons, walls, bridges and floating communities;cubes with solar stills that are self-cleaning and can be either stationary next to polluted water sources that they purify or that can be mobile and float in water;cubes with solar stills that allow purified water to collect in a single location below them when stacked horizontally or vertically;cubes with solar stills that affix themselves to each other and to other panels and boxes with reversible hinges on their edges.2. A set of shapes comprisingbasic mathematically defined solar stills in cube shapes that are a building block for artificial intelligence and other computational tools to calculate the optimal ...

DEW CYCLE GENERATOR AND COLLECTOR

A method and system for condensing water from ambient air at an ambient temperature. A dew extracting device with a dew extraction zone having a surface has the surface chilled to below dew temperature via a fluid refrigerant. The chilling of the surface is terminated once condensed liquid water is detected on the surface. The liquid water is removed from the surface and a temperature of the surface is allowed to rise above the dew point temperature, but remain below the ambient temperature. Then the process repeats to obtain additional liquid water. 1. A method of condensing water from ambient air at an ambient temperature using a dew extracting device with a dew extraction zone having a surface comprising the steps:chilling the surface in the dew extraction zone with a fluid refrigerant to below a dew point temperature until there is a detection of dew collecting on the surface,then terminating the chilling of the surface,removing liquid water from the surface,after the termination of the chilling of the surface, waiting for a rise in temperature of the surface in the dew extraction zone above the dew point temperature but below the ambient temperature, and thenrepeating the foregoing steps.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface in the dew extraction zone is chilled by the fluid refrigerant through a wall in a reservoir of the fluid refrigerant.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the fluid refrigerant remains in the reservoir while the liquid water is removed from the surface.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ambient air is flowed over the surface in the dew extraction zone by operation of an air moving device.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein liquid water is removed from the surface by operation of gravity.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the step of removing the liquid water from the surface comprises operating a dew harvesting device associated with the chilled surface.7. The method according to ...

AIR PURIFICATION AND CONDENSATION WATER-PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Disclosed is an air purification and condensation water-production system which comprises at least one water-production device. The water-production device comprises a unit body, a water collection tank and a refrigeration system, wherein the refrigeration system comprises evaporators arranged on the side faces of the unit body, and a condenser arranged at the top of the unit body; the water collection tank is arranged at the bottom of the unit body and located below the evaporators; outside air enters the unit body through the evaporators on the side faces of the unit body and then is exhausted from air outlets in the top of the unit body through the condenser. The air purification and condensation water-production system can be used for producing pure drinking water at reasonable costs in places where energy and electricity are available, and overcome the drinking water difficulty for remote arid areas lacking water sources. 1. An air purification and condensation water-production system , comprising at least one water-production device , wherein the water-production device comprises a unit body and a refrigeration system , the refrigeration system comprises evaporators and a condenser and a water collection tank , and the evaporators are arranged on the side faces of the unit body; the water collection tank is arranged at the bottom of the unit body and located below the evaporators , and the condenser is arranged at the top of the unit body; outside air enters the unit body through the evaporators located on the side faces of the unit body and then is exhausted from air outlets in the top of the unit body through the condenser.2. The air purification and condensation water-production system according to claim 1 , wherein the water-production device comprises filter screens arranged on the outer sides of the evaporators claim 1 , and outside air enters the unit body through the filter screens and the evaporators.3. The air purification and condensation water- ...

DRYING COMPRESSED GAS

A system includes a cooler, a refrigeration cycle, one or more receivers, and multiple adsorption dryers. The cooler is configured to cool compressed air received from multiple compressors by exchange with a refrigerant. The refrigeration cycle is in fluid communication with the cooler. The refrigeration cycle includes the refrigerant circulating in the refrigeration cycle. The refrigeration cycle includes a refrigerant chiller configured to re-cool the refrigerant received from the cooler. The one or more receivers are downstream of the cooler and are configured to collect condensate from the cooled compressed air. The adsorption dryers are in parallel downstream of the one or more receivers. The adsorption dryers are configured to remove moisture from the cooled compressed air to form dried compressed air with a dew point of approximately −40° F. or below. 1. A system comprising:a cooler configured to cool compressed air received from a plurality of compressors by exchange with a refrigerant; the refrigerant circulating in the refrigeration cycle; and', 'a refrigerant chiller configured to re-cool the refrigerant received from the cooler;, 'a refrigeration cycle in fluid communication with the cooler, the refrigeration cycle comprisingone or more receivers downstream of the cooler, the one or more receivers configured to collect condensate from the cooled compressed air; anda plurality of adsorption dryers in parallel downstream of the one or more receivers, the plurality of adsorption dryers configured to remove moisture from the cooled compressed air to form dried compressed air with a dew point of approximately −40° F. or below.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cooler comprises a plurality of subcoolers in parallel claim 1 , each subcooler corresponding to a respective compressor of the plurality of compressors.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant comprises water circulating in the refrigeration cycle at a temperature varying in a range of ...

ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATION SYSTEM USING MULTI-STAGE FILTRATION AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME

An atmospheric water generation system includes an atmospheric water generator (AWG) () having a holding tank () using first ultraviolet (UV) light () for disinfecting water in the holding tank (). A pump () for transporting the water from the holding tank () to a multi-stage water filter () wherein such water filter comprises in-seriatim; a sediment filter (), at least one carbon block filter (), a granular activated carbon filter (), a second UV light () and a re-mineralization filter (). 1. An atmospheric water generation system comprising:an atmospheric water generator (AWG);a holding tank having a first ultraviolet (UV) light for disinfecting water in the holding tank; a sediment filter;', 'at least one carbon block filter;', 'a granular activated carbon filter;', 'a second UV light; and', 'a re-mineralization filter., 'a pump for transporting the water from the holding tank to a multi-stage water filter wherein such water filter comprises in-seriatim2. An atmospheric water generation system as in claim 1 , wherein sediment filters sediment over 5 microns in size.3. An atmospheric water generation system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one carbon block filter is comprised of two in-series carbon block filters for improving taste and removing odor.4. An atmospheric water generation system as in claim 1 , wherein the first UV light and second UV light are light emitting diodes (LEDs) for conserving energy.5. An atmospheric water generation system as in claim 1 , wherein the atmospheric water generation system is solar powered.6. A solar powered atmospheric water generation system comprising:an atmospheric water generator (AWG) utilizing an evaporator coil to produce water from the air;a holding tank positioned below the evaporator coil to collect the water;a first UV light positioned within the holding tank to kill bacteria and protozoa in the water;a multistage filtration system for receiving water from the holding tank and cleaning the water of particulate ...

SEAWATER DESALINATION DEVICE OF INDUSTRIAL EXHAUST HEAT-DRIVEN EJECTOR REFRIGERATION AND APPLICATION METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to the fields of energy technology and seawater desalination, and more specifically, relates to a seawater desalination device of industrial exhaust heat-driven ejector refrigeration and an application method thereof The seawater desalination device comprises a seawater collecting pool, a low-pressure seawater storage tank, an ejector refrigeration system and a fresh water storage tank which are successively connected; the ejector refrigeration system comprising a nozzle for spraying low-pressure vapor, a mixing chamber, a diffuser, a first heat-exchanger, a condenser, a condensate pump and a generator; bottom of the low-pressure seawater storage tank being connected with a second heat-exchanger; the mixing chamber being connected with the nozzle, the diffuser and the low-pressure seawater storage tank, respectively; and the diffuser, the first heat-exchanger, the condenser and the fresh water storage tank being successively connected. The present invention provides a seawater desalination device of industrial exhaust heat-driven ejector refrigeration, which achieves efficient recovery and utilization of industrial exhaust heat, and the fresh water and cooling load can be provided for users, thus effectively utilizing the industrial exhaust heat, reducing the environmental pollution and cost, and enhancing the energy efficiency. 1135755253545556573652515335354557. A seawater desalination device of industrial exhaust heat-driven ejector refrigeration , characterized in that , the seawater desalination device comprises a seawater collecting pool () , a low-pressure seawater storage tank () , an ejector refrigeration system () and a fresh water storage tank () which are successively connected; the ejector refrigeration system () comprising a nozzle for spraying low-pressure vapor , a mixing chamber () , a diffuser () , a first heat-exchanger () , a condenser () , a condensate pump () and a generator (); bottom of the low-pressure seawater ...

Desert water generation theory and its principle application

Applicant discloses a new viewpoint and its application for the freshwater generation here: Air temperature exchanges between the inside and outside of the deserts always play an important role in the generation of freshwater in desert environment. Because this procedure is continually happening in days and nights, and the desert area is large in the world, so, the amount of the water production by this way is extent to which one could be imagined. According the viewpoint disclosed here, it will bring big benefits to take over the shortage water plight and for the development of the desert. According this doctrine, the easiest way to collect the water from the desert is just setting an impermeable layer under the dune: the fresh water should flow out. By use of artificial stacked large amount sands can also obtain the freshwater in anywhere which the changes of the temperature are big. 1. The principle and its application and method of obtaining freshwater directly from the atmosphere using the pressure difference and temperature difference of air by using of the sand-pile or any other substitute which moisture could be condensed on its surface or inside gaps.2. the process according to the claim 1 , said the method is the using of day and night temperature difference to achieve the sands at low temperature and low temperature regeneration by the airflow caused by negative pressure to pass through the gaps between the sand or substitute to obtain the condense freshwater.3. the process according to the claim 1 , said the pressure difference is supplied by using of the air well which generate a direction constantly negative air pressure and said the air well connects with the space in the sand-pile inside which the water can be flow to the store pool or tank and let the air can be sucked back-out from the sand-pile or its substitute which moisture could be condensed on its surface or inside.4. the process according to the claim 3 , said the direction constantly ...

Methods, Systems and Apparatus for a Wind Turbine and Water Collection System

The present invention is a device that can obtain fresh water from the moisture air and generate electricity in the process. The water collecting device comprises a vertical shaft, windmill elements for producing rotational force from wind, a vertical shaft, a water collecting tank secured at the bottom of this rotating structure, a small holed mesh with U shaped collecting ducts in the windmill structure and a generator coupled to the shaft. When the windmill structure rotates from the wind, moisture from the air adhere to the mesh and then are channeled to the water-collecting vessel through channels along the windmill frame. Additionally a generator coupled to the windmill frame produces electricity. 2. The apparatus of further including an electrical generator generating electricity from the rotating gear on the hollow shaft.3. The apparatus of further including an electrical connector coupled to the electrical generator.41. The claim in further including the windmill frame vertices claim 1 , or where the sides connect claim 1 , comprising angles of greater than 90 degrees between four of the six vertices.65. The method of claim in further including an electrical connector where the electrical generator is connected to an electrical appliance.7. The method of further including the water channeled from the outer windmill frame through the bottom of the base hollow shaft through gravity claim 5 , then the water flows out of the hollow shaft into an outer collection vessel through holes in the hollow shaft.9. The system in further including an opening in the base to collect the water in an external vessel claim 8 , pipe or faucet.10. The system in further including a connection between the electrical generator and an appliance that produces one or more of the following: light and cooling.11. The system in further including the shape of the base being one or more of the following: round claim 8 , square claim 8 , rectangle claim 8 , oblong and polygon. The ...

HIGH-OUTPUT ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR

An atmospheric water generator (AWG) may be used to extract water from ambient air. A compact screw compressor of the AWG may be used to compress refrigerant, a condenser of the AWG may be used to condense refrigerant, an expansion device, and an evaporator of the AWG may be used to transfer heat from ambient air to refrigerant, causing moisture in the air to condense. The condensed moisture may be collected in a water collection unit. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a first condenser configured to condense refrigerant to a liquid state;a first expansion device having an inlet coupled to an outlet of the first condenser and configured to reduce refrigerant pressure and temperature;a first evaporator having an inlet coupled to an outlet of the first expansion device and configured to condense water from air adjacent to the first evaporator by transferring heat from the air to the refrigerant;a water collection unit to collect the water condensed by the first evaporator; anda first compact screw compressor having an inlet coupled to an outlet of the first evaporator and an outlet coupled to an inlet of the first condenser configured to compress the refrigerant.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a vane-axial fan configured to remove dry air from an area adjacent to the first evaporator and configured to replace the dry air with moist air.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the vane-axial fan is further configured to cool the condenser.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a subcooling system coupled between the outlet of the condenser and the inlet of the expansion device configured to absorb heat from refrigerant flowing from the condenser to the expansion device.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the subcooling system comprises a direct expansion plate heat exchanger.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the subcooling system comprises a heat rejection unit to cool the subcooling system.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the heat ...

Water reclamation using graphene oxide films

Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for generating liquid water from water vapor present in the atmosphere through use of selectively permeable films that permit water to pass through but that block other liquids and gases, such as atmospheric gases. The systems, devices, and methods employ condensation techniques in which only the water that is passed through the selectively permeable film is cooled, as compared to other atmospheric water generation systems, which cool water and other gases that enter with the water.

PORTABLE DRINKING WATER GENERATOR

A portable drinking water generator includes a micro gas pump, a micro condenser module, and a micro liquid pump. The portable drinking water generator utilizes the micro gas pump to draw air and transmit the purified air to the micro condenser module. The water in the air is condensed into liquid water by the micro condenser module. Afterwards, the liquid water is collected and transported to a water purification module by the micro liquid pump. The liquid water is filtered by the water purification module and becomes drinkable drinking water. Therefore, the portable drinking water generator can achieve generating drinking water. 1. A portable drinking water generator , comprising:a body having an air inlet, an air outlet, a water outlet, and an accommodating space;an air filtration module disposed at the air inlet to filtrate particles or suspension contained in air outside the body for generating a purified gas, so that the purified gas enters into the accommodating space;a micro gas pump disposed at the air inlet to guide the purified gas to the accommodating space;a micro condenser module disposed in the accommodating space to exchange heat with the purified gas in the accommodating space so as to condense the purified gas into a liquid water;a water collection chamber disposed in the accommodating space and below the micro condenser module to collect the liquid water;a filtration chamber disposed in the accommodating space and disposed between the water collection chamber and the water outlet, wherein the filtration chamber has a liquid channel being in communication with the water collection chamber;at least one micro liquid pump disposed between the water collection chamber and the water outlet, wherein the micro liquid pump guides the liquid water collected by the water collection chamber to flow through the liquid channel and then to the water outlet, thereby discharging the liquid water out; anda water purification module disposed in the filtration ...

MULTI-STAGE ADSORPTION-BASED ATMOSPHERIC WATER HARVESTING

A water-harvesting system can operate with a material that can take up and release water with minimum energy requirements and powered by low-grade energy sources, such as sunlight, in order to potentially allow its deployment into households, especially those located in sunny regions. A water-harvesting method and system can include multiple layers of adsorptive material.

ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR WITH WATER COOLING SYSTEM

An atmospheric water generator (AWG) with a water cooling system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the AWG includes a cooling compartment defined by walls, designed to comprise a cooling medium and comprising a refrigerant coil. The storage tank for storing the water that are generated by the AWG shares at least a portion of a common wall with the cooling compartment. The refrigerant coil of the cooling compartment is in fluid communication with the refrigeration cycle and designed to be at least partially submerged in the cooling medium. In some embodiments, the stored water tank is submerged in the cooling compartment. Other embodiments are also disclosed. 1. An atmospheric water generator (AWG) comprising:a refrigeration cycle for condensing water from the atmosphere into stored water;a storage tank defined by walls for storing the stored water; anda cooling compartment defined by walls, designed to comprise a cooling medium and comprising a refrigerant coil,wherein:the storage tank and the cooling compartment sharing at least a portion of a common wall separating the storage tank from the cooling compartment having one surface of the wall facing the storage tank and the other surface of the wall facing the cooling compartment; andthe refrigerant coil being in fluid communication with the refrigeration cycle and designed to be at least partially submerged in the cooling medium.2. The AWG according to wherein the common wall is adapted to transfer heat from the stored water in the storage tank through the common wall to the cooling medium in the opposite face of the common wall and from the cooling medium to the refrigerant coil.3. The AWG according to wherein the refrigeration cycle comprises a valve having at least two states: In a first state claim 1 , the valve directs the refrigeration cycle to an evaporator for condensation of water from the atmosphere; in a second state the valve directs the refrigeration cycle to the refrigerant coil for chilling the ...

SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING WATER FROM AIR FOR DRINKING AND CLEANING PURPOSES AND A METHOD THEREOF

A system for extraction of water from air includes a salt plate, a moisture absorption unit and a filter unit. The system further includes a storage unit. A method for extraction of water using the system includes placing the salt plate beneath the moisture absorption unit during a moisture absorption phase and placing the salt plate beneath the filter unit during a water extraction phase. The extracted water is stored in the storage unit for drinking and cleaning purposes. Further, a system for cleaning solar panels includes a moisture absorbing unit, a filter unit, a salt plate, a water storage unit, a solar panel, a wiper mechanism to receive water from the storage unit to clean the solar panel, and support elements to moveably support wiper mechanism. 1. A system for extracting water from air , the system comprising:a moisture absorbing unit;a filter unit; anda salt plate.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the moisture absorbing unit claim 1 , the filter unit claim 1 , and the salt plate are connected by a frame.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the moisture absorbing unit further comprises: a covering claim 2 , and a plurality of supports defining an opening between two supports.4. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the salt plate defines a boundary configured to receive salt for absorbing moisture from air.5. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the filter unit comprises a top covering and a hollow base claim 2 , the hollow base configured to be in fluid communication with the top covering.6. The system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the top covering defines at least one of pyramidal claim 5 , conical claim 5 , and dome shape.7. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the filter unit comprises a water channel.8. The system as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the water channel comprises at least one water outlet.9. The system as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the water outlet is in fluid communication with a storage unit.10. ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND IRRIGATING WATER FOR PLANT GROWTH IN DRY REGIONS

Apparatuses and methods for collecting and irrigating water for plant growth in dry regions. Exemplary apparatus has appearance of a plant having leaves and stems, and operates same way plants grow and irrigate rain water and/or dew. Includes at least one water harvesting device for condensing moisture in air and collecting yield water. Device includes at least one device-body having a hydrophobic shell, and an internal-body-core surrounded by and enclosed within the hydrophobic shell; and plurality of condensation-protrusions disposed on the hydrophobic shell, each having internal-core and hydrophilic-shell surrounding and enclosing internal core. Device-body internal-body-core, in an integral manner, continuously extends to device-body hydrophobic shell and into (within) hydrophilic shell of each condensation-protrusion. When condensation-protrusions are cooler than moist air, hydrophilic-shell condenses and extracts moisture from air, becoming harvested water. When hydrophilic-shell is saturated, water flows on hydrophobic shell surface, and irrigates flowing water towards at least one target location. 2. The water harvesting device of claim 1 , wherein said internal-body-core is made of phase change material (PCM).3. The water harvesting device of claim 1 , wherein said internal-core is made of PCM.4. The water harvesting device of claim 1 , wherein said target location is a container.6. The water harvesting device of claim 5 , wherein said target location is a container disposed inside said dropper irrigation unit.8. The water harvesting and collecting apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said target location is a container disposed inside said dropper irrigation unit.9. The water harvesting and collecting apparatus of further comprising at least one pipe like shaped hollow main stem unit claim 7 , said main stem unit having hollow bottle-receiving-pipes protruding away from said main stem unit claim 7 ,wherein said hollow space of each bottle-receiving-pipe is a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF EXTRACTING WATER FROM ATMOSPHERIC AIR

Disclosed is a system to extract water from air using a thermoelectric technology/vapor compression cycle with a combined evaporative cooling. The system extracts high quantity of water by creating more humid air inside the enclosed surface using a pre-humidifier cooling pad. Further, the system consumes less time and energy to extract the water in both hot and dry climates. Further, the system includes a condenser, wherein the condenser temperature does not increase more than 37.8 degree Celsius. Further, the system uses hot side management technology to cool the water and uses the water to reduce the condenser temperature therein. Further, mineral deposited waste Reverse Osmosis (RO) water is collected and may be sold to chemical laboratories for further use. 1. A system of extracting water from atmospheric air with dehumidification and cooling using thermoelectric based/vapor compression cycle combined with evaporative cooling technology , the system comprises:i. a compressor to compress the gases to high pressure and temperature therein;ii. a condenser to receive and convert the gases into a liquid at high pressure and temperature;iii. a first water tank with at least one pump, wherein the first water tank is filled with non-potable/Reverse Osmosis (RO) waste water, wherein the pump inside the first water tank pumps the non-potable/RO water to a sprinkler, wherein the sprinkler allows the non-potable/RO water to flow on top of the condenser, wherein the water flow controls and manages the temperature inside the condenser below 37.8 degree Celsius;iv. an expansion valve to expand and decrease the high-pressure liquid to a low-pressure liquid at lower temperature;v. an evaporative coil to receive and convert the low-pressure liquid into a vapor at lower temperature and fed back to the compressor and thereby constituting the controlled vapor compression cycle;vi. a hot side management cooling pad, wherein the hot side management cooling pad is fed and pumped with ...

Integrated air conditioning and water-harvesting with demand-dependent cooling-load regulation

Integrated air conditioning and water-harvesting systems are disclosed. In these systems, one subsystem (air conditioning or water-harvesting) may be a primary subsystem and the other subsystem may be a secondary subsystem. As load on the overall system increases to the point the cooling demands for both subsystems cannot be met simultaneously, the system automatically reduces output of the secondary subsystem. In certain embodiments, an atmospheric water-harvester may be connected into the (potentially pre-existing) chilled-water system that provides cooling throughout a building, either via distributed fan-coil units or a centralized air-handling unit. Additionally, providing cooled-air exhaust from an atmospheric water-harvester to a building's cooling system allows substantial quantities of water to be produced at nominal incremental operating cost over a simple, straightforward air conditioning system.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF LIQUID WATER EXTRACTED FROM AIR

This disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing production and distribution of liquid water extracted from air. In certain embodiments, a system is provided that includes a plurality of local water generation units () including a first local water generation unit and a second local water generation unit. The first and second water generation units each include a controller that is configured to control a production rate of liquid water extracted from the air, a local water collection unit, and a local transceiver. A principal water supply unit () is in fluid communication with at least one of the local water collection units. The principal water supply unit is configured to store at least part of the liquid water extracted from the air and to maintain a principal water level at a reservoir of the principal water supply unit based on one or more operational parameters for water distribution. 1. A system for managing production and distribution of liquid water extracted from air by a plurality of local water generation units , the system comprising: a first local controller configured to control a first production rate of first liquid water extracted from the air by the first water generation unit based on one or more operational parameters for water production;', 'a first local water collection unit configured to store the first liquid water; and', 'a first local transceiver configured to communicate with the first local controller and a second local transceiver of the second local water generation unit;, 'the plurality of local water generation units, wherein the plurality of local water generation units are arranged in an array, the plurality of local water generation units are located in a first water management area, the plurality of local water generation units comprise a first local water generation unit and a second local water generation unit, the first local water generation unit comprises a second local controller configured to control a second ...

ATMOSPHERIC WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM

Disclosed herein are water harvesting networks. The harvesters allow extraction and collection of moisture from the atmosphere without requiring electrical energy inputs. 165-. (canceled)66. A water harvesting material comprising an interpenetrating network comprising:a) a hygroscopic polymer; andb) a thermoresponsive water storage polymer.67. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the hygroscopic polymer comprises a conductive polymer.68. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the hygroscopic polymer comprises a doped conductive polymer.69. The water harvesting material of claim 68 , wherein the doping level is at least 0.300 holes per monomer.70. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the hygroscopic polymer comprises a polypyrrole claim 66 , polyaniline claim 66 , polycarbazole claim 66 , polyindole claim 66 , polyazepine or a copolymer thereof.71. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the hygroscopic polymer has a Mw less than about 300 claim 66 ,000.72. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the thermoresponsive water storage polymer is characterized by a Lower Critical Solution Temperature between about 30-70° C.73. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the thermoresponsive water storage polymer comprises a poly(N-alkylacrylamide) claim 66 , poly(N claim 66 ,N dialkylacrylamide) claim 66 , poly(acrylic acid) claim 66 , poly(vinyl ether) claim 66 , poly(vinylcaprolactam) claim 66 , or a mixture thereof.74. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the thermoresponsive water storage polymer comprises a poly(N-alkylacrylamide) claim 66 , a poly(N claim 66 ,N-dialkylacrylamide) claim 66 , or a mixture thereof.75. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the thermoresponsive water storage polymer further comprises a poly(acrylic acid).76. The water harvesting material of claim 66 , wherein the thermoresponsive water storage is further derived from at least one ...

Atmospheric water generation apparatus

An atmospheric water generation apparatus has an intake fan, a water mister, a cooling or evaporative coil, a water reservoir, a water pump, and a water valve. A method of generating water from the atmosphere involves inducing air into a chamber, misting the air with water while the air passes a cooling or evaporative coil, and collecting the resulting water therefrom.

A FILTER FOR A HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM

Filters for surgical procedures including a fluid pathway to transport fluid, such as smoke and/or gases, exhausted from a surgical site, a humidity regulating element located along the fluid pathway, and a filter element located downstream of the humidity regulating element such that the humidity regulating element and the filter element are in fluid communication with each other. The humidity regulating element is configured to remove or reduce humidity from the smoke and/or gases exhausted from the surgical site prior to the smoke and/or gases reaching the filter element. The filter element is configured to filter particulate matter from the smoke and/or gases exhausted from the surgical site. 1. A filter for a surgical procedure comprising:a fluid pathway to transport fluid exhausted from a surgical site;a humidity regulating element located within the fluid pathway; anda filter element located within the fluid pathway downstream of the humidity regulating element such that the humidity regulating element and the filter element are in fluid communication with each other, the humidity regulating element removing or reducing humidity from the fluid exhausted from the surgical site prior to the fluid reaching the filter element, the filter element configured to filter particulate matter from the fluid exhausted from the surgical site.2. The filter for the surgical procedure according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid pathway extends to atmosphere through the filter element such that the filtered smoke and/or gases are vented to atmosphere after filtering.3. The filter for the surgical procedure according to claim 1 , wherein the humidity regulating element is in series with the filter element such that the filter element is spaced from and downstream of the humidity regulating element.4. The filter for the surgical procedure according to claim 1 , wherein the humidity regulating element is nested within the filter element such that the filter element partially ...

ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR

The invention discloses an AWG having improvements designed to reduce noise, improve uniform airflow through the evaporator of the AWG and reduce energy consumption. In one embodiment the AWG includes an air inlet located in one of the sidewalls of the enclosure and a blower located in proximity to the air outlet at the bottom wall of the enclosure. 1. An AWG comprising an enclosure , an evaporator assembly , a condenser and a blower ,{'claim-text': ['a bottom wall, sidewalls, top wall, at least one air inlet, and at least one air outlet,', {'claim-text': 'at least one air inlet is located at one of the sidewalls or top wall,', '#text': 'wherein'}, 'at least a portion of the bottom wall is elevated from the ground,', 'the at least one air outlet is located at the elevated portion of the bottom wall;'], '#text': 'the enclosure comprising:'}{'claim-text': 'an air inlet pathway, an evaporator and an air outlet pathway', '#text': 'the evaporator assembly comprising:'}{'claim-text': 'the air inlet pathway is adapted to receive an airflow from the air inlet of the enclosure and direct the air flow to flow through the evaporator, the air outlet pathway adapted to receive the airflow from the evaporator and direct the airflow to the outlet of the enclosure;', '#text': 'wherein:'}the enclosure accommodates the evaporator assembly, the blower is located at the air outlet or in proximity thereto, the blower and the condenser are located downstream the evaporator assembly, the evaporator assembly is located downstream the air-inlet, and the AWG is configured to direct the airflow from the air inlet through the evaporator assembly, and down to exit through the air outlet at the bottom wall.2. The AWG according to comprising a refrigeration cycle comprising:an air filter located downstream the air inlet and proximal to a heat exchanger evaporator, the heat exchanger evaporator is located downstream the air filter, the evaporator comprising an air inlet and an air outlet,a ...

ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR WITH A DEFROST SYSTEM

An atmospheric water generator (AWG) includes a defrost or reversing valve embedded on the refrigeration cycle of the AWG. The defrost or reversing valve enables, when activated, hot compressed refrigerant gas to flow from the condenser to the evaporator of the refrigeration cycle for melting frost buildup on the evaporator. In one embodiment, a defrost valve is connected, to the refrigerant line connecting the compressor to the condenser and to one of (i) the refrigerant line connecting the expansion means to the evaporator or (ii) the refrigerant line connecting the evaporator to the compressor. 1. An atmospheric water generator (AWG) comprising a refrigeration cycle , the refrigeration cycle comprisinga compressor;a condenser;an evaporator;an expansion means;an evaporator;a refrigeration line connecting the compressor to the condenser, the condenser to the expansion means, the expansion means to the evaporator and the evaporator to the compressor; and{'claim-text': ['the defrost valve being connected, optionally with a refrigerant line, to the refrigerant line connecting the compressor to the condenser and to one of (i) the refrigerant line connecting the expansion means to the evaporator or (ii) the refrigerant line connecting the evaporator to the compressor,', 'wherein, the defrost valve enables, when activated, compressed refrigerant gas to flow from the condenser to the evaporator.'], '#text': 'a defrost valve'}2. The AWG according to wherein the defrosting valve is an on-off valve claim 1 , connecting the refrigerant line between the compressor and the condenser with the refrigerant line connecting the expansion means with the evaporator.3. An AWG comprising a refrigeration cycle claim 1 , the refrigeration cycle comprising a compressor;a condenser;an evaporator;an expansion means;an evaporator;a refrigeration line connecting the compressor to the condenser, the condenser to the expansion means, the expansion means to the evaporator and the evaporator to ...

WATER VAPOR HARVESTING MATERIALS AND DEVICES

An atmospheric water harvesting material includes a deliquescent salt, a photothermal agent, and a polymeric hydrogel matrix containing the deliquescent salt and photothermal agent. 1. An atmospheric water harvesting material , comprising:a deliquescent salt;a photothermal agent; anda polymeric hydrogel matrix containing the deliquescent salt and photothermal agent.2. The atmospheric water harvesting material of claim 1 , wherein deliquescent salt is in a liquid phase but held in a solid form in the polymeric hydrogel matrix.3. The atmospheric water harvesting material of claim 1 , wherein the deliquescent salt is a chloride salt or a nitrate salt.4. The atmospheric water harvesting material of claim 3 , wherein the deliquescent salt is a chloride salt comprising lithium chloride claim 3 , LiCl claim 3 , calcium chloride claim 3 , CaCl) claim 3 , magnesium chloride claim 3 , MgCl claim 3 , zinc chloride claim 3 , iron (III) chloride claim 3 , FeCl claim 3 , or zinc nitrate claim 3 , Zn(NO).5. The atmospheric water harvesting material of claim 3 , wherein the deliquescent salt is a nitrate salt comprising copper (II) nitrate claim 3 , Cu(NO) claim 3 , nickel (II) nitrate claim 3 , Ni(NO) claim 3 , or manganese (II) nitrate claim 3 , Mn(NO).6. The atmospheric water harvesting material of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric hydrogel matrix comprises at least one of the following polymers:poly(acrylic acid), PAA;poly(vinyl pyrrolidone), PVP;poly(acrylamide), PAM;poly(ethylene oxide), PEO;poly(vinyl methyl ether), PVME;poly(vinyl alcohol), PVA;hydroxypropylcellulose, HPC;hydroxyethylcellulose, HEC;poly(2-hydroxyethyl vinyl ether), PHEVE; andpoly(N-isopropylacrylamide) PNIPAM.7. The atmospheric water harvesting material of claim 1 , wherein the photothermal agent comprises one or more of the following:a carbon material;a two-dimensional metal carbide;a two-dimensional metal nitride;phosphorus;titanium oxide;metal nanomaterial;iron oxide;a polymer; anda metal oxide.8. The ...

Multiple Panel Heat Exchanger

The multiple panel heat exchanger includes two or more heat exchange panels arranged side-by-side series with their major cross-sectional areas normal to airflow across the heat exchanger. The heat exchange panels are fluidically connected in series and with a first heat exchange panel in the series having a heat exchange fluid inlet into the heat exchanger and a last heat exchange panel in the series having a heat exchange fluid outlet from the heat exchanger. An inlet liquid refrigerant injector and vaporizer has a valve that can control the rate of injection and can close completely. The panels are connected by a pipe assembly containing another valve that can also control the rate of gas refrigerant passage and which can also be closed. 1. A heat exchanger , comprising:at least two heat exchange panels, each heat exchange panel having a major cross-sectional area about normal to an airflow across said heat exchange panel, each of said at least two heat exchange panels arranged in series with their major cross-sectional areas parallel and overlapping;a first valve, wherein said first valve is fluidically connected to a heat exchange fluid inlet of a first heat exchange panel in said series, and said first valve operative to control a flow of heat exchange fluid into said first heat exchange panel; anda second valve, wherein said second valve fluidically connects a heat exchange fluid outlet of said first heat exchange panel and a heat exchange fluid inlet of a second heat exchange panel in said series, and is operative to control a flow of heat exchange fluid between said at least two heat exchange panels; andwherein said first heat exchange panel is upstream of said second heat exchange panel in relation to heat exchange flow, and wherein said first heat exchange panel is downstream of said second heat exchange panel in relation to the airflow across said first and second heat exchange panels.2. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein there is gap between ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TURBULENT, CORROSION RESISTANT HEAT EXCHANGERS

Disclosed are various turbulent, corrosion-resistant heat exchangers used in desiccant air conditioning systems. 1. A heat exchanger for use in a desiccant air conditioning system , comprising:a plurality of membrane-plate assemblies facing each other in a generally parallel arrangement and being spaced apart to define air gaps therebetween through which air to be treated by the desiccant air conditioning system can flow,each of said membrane-plate assemblies comprising (a) a plate structure and (b) two membranes, each facing an opposite side of the plate structure and spaced apart from the plate structure to define a liquid gap therebetween through which a liquid can flow, andwherein the membrane-plate assemblies have a cross-flow arrangement such that the air gaps alternatingly form primary and secondary channels, wherein air flow in the primary channels is at a cross flow to air flow in the secondary channel;wherein each membrane has a bottom portion that is sealed to the plate structure such that liquid desiccant is forced to flow through one or more drain ports, thereby creating a negative pressure in the gap between each membrane and the plate structure.2. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , further comprising a diverter for diverting at least a portion of the airflow exiting the primary channels to become part of the airflow entering the secondary channels to provide evaporative cooling.3. The heat exchanger of claim 2 , wherein the diverter is configured to transport the diverted airflow to enter a portion of the heat exchanger near the entry of the primary channels.4. The heat exchanger of claim 2 , wherein the diverter is configured to transport the diverted airflow to enter a portion of the heat exchanger near the exit of the primary channels.5. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the primary channels are configured for vertical air flow.6. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the primary channels are configured for horizontal air flow.7. The heat ...

COMPRESSED AIR DRYING UNIT

An air drying unit for compressed air systems is provided. The air drying unit has a precooler/reheater, a main cooler and a moisture separator. Incoming air is cooled to cause moisture within the compressed air to condense, which is then separated to dry the compressed air. The precooler/reheater, main cooler and moisture separator are designed as an integral unit that does not require pipes to connect the components together. Instead, compressed air flows through the sealed unit through passages therein between the precooler/reheater, main cooler and moisture separator. 1. An air drying unit for compressed air , comprising:an air inlet and an air outlet;a precooler/reheater connected to the air inlet and the air outlet, the precooler/reheater being a first heat exchanger between incoming compressed air from the air inlet and outgoing compressed air to the air outlet, wherein the incoming compressed air is cooled by the outgoing compressed air and the outgoing compressed air is warmed by the incoming compressed air;a main cooler connected to the precooler/reheater such that the incoming compressed air enters the main cooler after exiting the precooler/reheater, the main cooler being a second heat exchanger between the incoming compressed air and a coolant, wherein the coolant cools the incoming compressed air and causes moisture to condense from the incoming compressed air;a moisture separator connected to the main cooler, the moisture separator separating the moisture from the incoming compressed air, the incoming compressed air thereby being dried and defining the outgoing compressed air, the outgoing compressed air entering the precooler/reheater from the main cooler and the moisture separator;wherein the precooler/reheater, the main cooler and the moisture separator define a unit that is integral such that the incoming compressed air and the outgoing compressed air flow through and between the precooler/reheater, the main cooler and the moisture separator ...

CARBON NANOTUBE IMMOBILIZED SUPER-ABSORBING MEMBRANES

Carbon nanotube (CNT) immobilized membranes for harvesting pure water from air include CNTs incorporated into a layer of super-absorbing polymer. The super-absorbing polymer may be cast over a porous substrate. The super-absorbing polymer binds strongly to water and generates water clusters while the CNTs are operable to interrupt the specific water-polymer and water-water interactions to generate more free water which permeates more easily through the membrane. Methods of forming the CNT immobilized membranes are provided. The CNT immobilized membranes disclosed herein exhibit improved water vapor extraction efficiency, water vapor removal and mass transfer coefficient. 1. A polymeric membrane comprising a porous substrate and a layer disposed on a surface of the porous substrate , the layer comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes immobilized in a super-absorbent polymer.2. The polymeric membrane according to wherein the porous substrate comprises a porous polymeric material.3. The polymeric membrane according to wherein the porous substrate is selected from the group consisting of cellulose acetate claim 2 , cellulose ester claim 2 , polysulfone claim 2 , polyether sulfone claim 2 , polyacrilonitrile claim 2 , polyamide claim 2 , polyimide claim 2 , polyethylene claim 2 , polypropylene claim 2 , polytetrafluoroethylene claim 2 , polyvinylidene fluoride and polyvinylchloride.4. The polymeric membrane according to wherein the porous substrate comprises polypropylene.5. The polymeric membrane according to wherein the porous substrate comprises hollow fiber polypropylene.6. The polymeric membrane according to wherein at least one of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is single walled.7. The polymeric membrane according to wherein at least one of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is multi-walled.8. The polymeric membrane according to wherein at least one of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is carboxylated.9. The polymeric membrane according to wherein the super- ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOWERING THE WATER DEW POINT OF A HYDROCARBON FLUID STREAM SUBSEA

The present invention concerns a method for lowering the water dew point subsea in a produced multiphase hydrocarbon fluid stream containing water, the method comprising the steps of: separating () the hydrocarbon fluid stream () into a liquid phase () and a first gas phase (); cooling () the first gas phase in a controlled manner to knock out water or condensing water and optionally other condensates while keeping the fluid above a hydrate formation temperature thereof; separating off condensed liquids () and a second gas phase; wherein the second gas phase () has a water dew point which is lower than that of the initial multiphase hydrocarbon fluid stream. The invention also concerns a system for lowering the water dew point subsea. 1. A method for water dew point depression subsea in a produced multiphase hydrocarbon fluid stream containing water , the method comprising the steps of:i) separating the hydrocarbon fluid stream into a first liquid phase and a first gas phase;ii) cooling the first gas phase in a controlled manner to knock out water orcondense water and optionally other condensates into a second liquid phase while keeping the fluid above a hydrate formation temperature thereof; and iii) separating off the second liquid phase and a second gas phase;wherein the second gas phase has a water dew point which is lower than that of the first gas phase and/or the initial multiphase hydrocarbon fluid stream.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first gas phase is cooled down to a temperature above 20° C. claim 1 , or in the range of 20-30° C. claim 1 , or about 25° C.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the cooled first gas phase is free of hydrate inhibitor and/or absorbent.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein a hydrate inhibitor is added to the second gas phase before further transport over a distance subsea.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the second gas phase is compressed before addition of hydrate inhibitor and transported ...

WATER GENERATION SYSTEM FOR IMPROVEMENT OF WATER SHORTAGE ENVIROMENT

A water generation system for improvement of water shortage environments is provided as a water generation system that is constructed as a surface pavement in a water shortage area and generally includes a sand layer, which is covered with a moisture locking cloth, a grading layer laid on the moisture locking cloth, and a water pervious layer arranged on the grading layer. The water pervious layer includes a plurality of hollow water penetration tubes vertically arranged above the grading layer. The water penetration tubes each have a tubular wall in which through apertures are formed. The water penetration tube has an outer circumference over which a tubular sleeve having an opening facing downward is fit such that an interlayer space is formed between the tubular sleeve and the tubular wall of the water penetration tube. 1. A water generation system for improvement of water shortage environments , which is formed of an artificial pavement , wherein a laid layer is used in combination with a water pervious layer , laid from bottom to top , the laid layer comprising a sand layer , wherein:the sand layer, which comprises a moisture locking cloth for preventing water evaporation and escape;the water pervious layer, which comprises a plurality of hollow water penetration tubes arranged above the sand layer and each having an outer circumference over which a tubular sleeve having an opening facing downward is fit such that an interlayer space is formed between the tubular sleeve and the water penetration tube, a bottom of the water penetration tube and a bottom of the tubular sleeve being both in an open form, cement grout being provided around circumferences of the combination of the plurality of water penetration tubes and the tubular sleeves thereof to form a water pervious layer exhibiting an effect of water drainage;wherein the plurality of hollow water penetration tubes function to guide surface air into the interlayer spaces of the water pervious layer to allow ...

WATER GENERATION SYSTEM FOR DESERTS

A water generation system for deserts is provided as a water generation system designed for desert climate areas and constructed in a surface pavement and generally includes a sand layer, which includes a water tank embedded therein and is covered with a moisture locking cloth on which a grading layer is laid. A water resisting cloth is arranged in the grading layer. Hollow water penetration tubes are arranged above the grading layer and have bottoms extending through the water resisting cloth and inserted into the grading layer with pouring and grouting of grout cement thereon to form a water pervious layer. As such, rainwater can be quickly conducted into the sand layer for storage for subsequent uses and air can be conducted into the grading layer to subject to condensation for forming condensed water on an undersurface of the water resisting cloth to achieve a purpose of automatic water generation. 1. A water generation system for deserts , which is formed of an artificial surface pavement , wherein a laid layer is used in combination with a water pervious layer through laying from bottom to top , the laid layer comprising a sand layer , whereinthe sand layer, which is covered with a moisture locking cloth for preventing water evaporation and escape;a water resisting cloth, which is laid above the moisture locking cloth and located under the water pervious layer;the water pervious layer, which comprises a plurality of hollow water penetration tubes arranged above the sand layer, the water penetration tubes having bottoms directly extending through the water resisting cloth and set in a manner of being vertically inserted into and buried in the sand layer, cement grout being provided around circumferences of the plurality of hollow water penetration tubes to form a water pervious layer exhibiting an effect of water drainage;wherein rainwater is allowed to penetrate to bottom layer and air is directly conducted into a laid layer under the water resisting cloth to ...

COMPRESSED GAS DRYER WITH ENERGY HARVESTING, AND METHOD

A drying system for compressed gas includes a fluid conduit, a cooler, and a precooler. The fluid conduit receives a flow of compressed gas to be cooled by the cooler and precooled by the precooler. The precooler has a gas-to-gas heat exchange section and a gas-to-liquid heat exchange section. A liquid-gas separator is coupled with the fluid conduit, and with a gas line and a liquid line. The gas line conveys gas to the gas-to-gas heat exchange section and the liquid line conveys liquid condensate to the gas-to-liquid heat exchange section. 1. A drying system for compressed gas comprising:a fluid conduit having a compressed gas inlet structured to receive a flow of compressed gas from a compressed gas supply;a cooler for cooling the compressed gas;a precooler for precooling the compressed gas, and including a gas-to-gas heat exchange section and a gas-to-liquid heat exchange section, each of the gas-to-gas and gas-to-liquid heat exchange sections having a first heat exchange surface exposed to the flow of compressed gas, and a second heat exchange surface;a liquid-gas separator including a separator inlet fluidly connected to the fluid conduit to receive compressed gas from the cooler, a gas outlet, and a liquid drain outlet;a gas line fluidly connecting the gas outlet to the gas-to-gas section, such that the corresponding second heat exchange surface is exposed to a flow of compressed gas from the liquid-gas separator; anda liquid line fluidly connecting the drain outlet to the gas-to-liquid section, such that the corresponding second heat exchange surface is exposed to a flow of liquid from the liquid-gas separator.2. The system of wherein each of the gas-to-gas and gas-to-liquid heat exchange sections includes a primary surface heat exchanger where a solid wall extends between the corresponding first and second heat exchange surfaces.3. The system of further comprising a coolant loop coupled with the cooler and structured to circulate a coolant through the cooler ...

Harvesting and Purification of Water From A Vehicle

A water harvesting and purifying system and method for an automobile. The system automatically collects condensed water from a heat-exchanger in an air-conditioning system. the system filters the condensed water and isolates it in a reservoir. the system boils the isolated water to further purify. The water is then useful for drinking for a predetermined time period, after which the water is purged and the process restarted.

MOISTURE SEPARATION SYSTEMS FOR DOWNHOLE DRILLING SYSTEMS

Moisture separation systems and condensation devices for gas extracted from drilling fluids while drilling are provided. The condensation devices include a body having a first end and a second end and an exterior wall defining an interior surface, an interior passage providing a connection from the first end to the second end, and an angled support path within the interior passage, the angled support path extending from the interior surface and angled with respect to gravity. The angled support path is configured to direct a condensate away from the interior surface by the operation of gravity. 1. A condensation device for gas extracted from drilling fluids while drilling , the condensation device comprising:a body having a first end and a second end and an exterior wall defining an interior surface;an interior passage providing a connection from the first end to the second end; andan angled support path within the interior passage, the angled support path extending from the interior surface and angled with respect to gravity,wherein the angled support path is configured to direct a condensate away from the interior surface by the operation of gravity.2. The condensation device of claim 1 , wherein the angled support path extends through the body substantially from the first end to the second end.3. The condensation device of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second end of the body enable fluid connection.4. The condensation device of claim 1 , wherein the angled support path defines a helical flow path through the body.5. The condensation device of claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the condensation device is manufactured by additive manufacturing.6. The condensation device of claim 1 , further comprising an inner support claim 1 , the inner support having an interior wall dividing the interior passage into a first interior passage and a second interior passage.7. The condensation device of claim 6 , wherein the first interior passage is a passage that ...

Moisture- harvesting device

A moisture-harvesting device capable of harvesting moisture, which can be also used as drinking water or the like, from atmospheric air. The moisture-harvesting device includes: an atmospheric-air introduction unit; an atmospheric moisture converter that is provided with a mechanism for reducing a pressure of atmospheric air introduced by the atmospheric-air introduction unit and is equipped with a cooling section for cooling the introduced atmospheric air and extracting a moisture content; a water intake cock, that extracts water obtained by the atmospheric moisture converter; and a filter unit that has first to fifth fitters and is provided at an upstream side from the water intake cock, and removes foreign matter from the water obtained by the atmospheric moisture converter, whereby it is possible to harvest the moisture, which can be also used as the drinking water or the like, from the atmospheric air.

VEHICULAR WATER-DISPENSING SYSTEM

The vehicular water-dispensing system claims the benefit of a prior disclosure identified as the non-provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 16/149322. The vehicular water-dispensing system is an enhancement to the prior disclosure. The vehicular water-dispensing system captures condensate from the atmosphere, processes the condensate water into drinking water and transports the drinking water into a water storage reservoir of the prior disclosure. The vehicular water-dispensing system comprises a water generation system, a condensate pump, a condensate filter, and a power circuit. The power circuit is an independently powered system that can operate independently from the vehicle electric system. The water generation system, the condensate pump, and the condensate filter are fluidically connected. The condensate filter fluidically connects to the water storage reservoir of the prior disclosure. The condensate pump electrically connects to the power circuit.

WATER-DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH TOILET

The water-dispensing system with toilet comprises a water generation system and a toilet. The toilet further comprises a water storage tank and an external power source. The water generation system and the water storage tank of the toilet are fluidically connected. The water generation system electrically connects to the external power source. The water-dispensing system with toilet is powered using electrical energy provided by an external power source.

DEHUMIDIFIER APPARATUS

A dehumidifier is disclosed comprising a base, a fast coupler disposed on the base, a water receiving tray, a water collection tank disposed below the water receiving tray, a water discharging tank connected to the water receiving tray, and a pump having an outlet connected to the fast coupler and an inlet connected to the water discharging tank, wherein a water level switch is provided in the water discharging tank and comprises a floater and a closed hollow rod, wherein the floater has a hole for passing through of the rod and a magnet, and the rod has a magnetic field response switch electrically connected with the pump. 1. A dehumidifier comprisinga base,a fast coupler disposed on the base,a water receiving tray,a water collection tank disposed below the water receiving tray,a water discharging tank connected to the water receiving tray, anda pump having an outlet connected to the fast coupler and an inlet connected to the water discharging tank, wherein a water level switch is provided in the water discharging tank and comprises a floater and a closed hollow rod, wherein the floater has a hole for passing through of the rod and a magnet, and the rod has a magnetic field response switch electrically connected with the pump.2. The dehumidifier of claim 1 , wherein the pump is provided with a temperature control device having a temperature sensor consisted of thermistors.3. The dehumidifier of claim 1 , wherein the dehumidifier is further provided with a protective casing for accommodating the pump claim 1 , and the protective casing is provided with openings for access of an outlet and an inlet of the pump.4. The dehumidifier of claim 3 , wherein shock-absorbing cushions are provided at the openings.5. The dehumidifier of claim 1 , wherein a filtrating member is provided at the interface between the water discharging tank and the water receiving tray.6. The dehumidifier of claim 5 , wherein the discharging tank is provided with a drainage opening.7. The ...

MIST COLLECTION ARRANGEMENT

A three-tiered funneling type mist collection arrangement for collecting water from mist in air flowing therethrough is disclosed. The mist collection arrangement includes support frame, first funnel disk, second funnel disk, third funnel disk, and mesh member. First funnel disk, second funnel disk, and third funnel disk are mounted on the support frame while being coaxially aligned, such that a first drip cavity, a second drip cavity, and a third drip cavity is coaxially aligned with each other. The second funnel disk has a lesser diameter than the first funnel disk. The mesh member is attached to and extends between a first periphery of the first funnel disk and a second periphery of the second funnel disk, to form a frustoconical structure. Water in mist of surrounding air is collected on the mesh member, which is trickled to the first funnel disk and later to the third funnel disk. 1. A mist collection arrangement , comprising:a support frame;a first funnel disk mounted on the support frame, the first funnel disk including a first periphery and a first drip cavity;a second funnel disk mounted on the support frame at a relatively greater height than the first funnel disk and coaxially aligned with the first funnel disk, the second funnel disk including a second periphery and a second drip cavity, the second funnel disk having a diameter relatively smaller than a diameter of the first funnel disk;a third funnel disk mounted on the support frame at a relatively lesser height than the first funnel disk and coaxially aligned with the first funnel disk, the third funnel disk including a third drip cavity; anda mesh member attached to and extending between the first periphery and the second periphery, to form a substantially frustoconical structure, wherein the mist collection arrangement is structured such that water collected on the first funnel disk is trickled to the third drip cavity of the third funnel disk through the first drip cavity and water collected on the ...

Fresh Water Generation System Using Coastal Atmosphere And Ocean Water

This invention is designed to create potentially unlimited commercial fresh water at a significantly reduced cost in relation to existing fresh water creation systems such as sea water desalination. This invention pumps coastal atmospheric air through sealed pipes to ocean water depths (ideally) of approximately 100-305 meters, or (ideally) into the local ocean's thermocline layer. Fresh water condensation occurs inside the sealed air pipes as cold ocean water chills the outside of the pipes. Condensation fresh water flows via gravity to the low point in the sealed air pipes where a powered fresh water pump is located. This powered fresh water pump then pumps the accumulated condensation water to the ocean surface and then on to shore as usable fresh water. The pumped-in air, now dehumidified, is piped to the surface and returned to the atmosphere. 1. A fresh water generation system using coastal atmosphere and ocean water for creating cost effective fresh water for municipal water supplies and irrigation , comprising:means for pumping accumulated condensation fresh water to the ocean surface;means for creating airflow hesitation and compression of pumped in atmospheric air;means for delivering atmospheric air from ocean shoreline to ocean depths also acting as fresh water condensation contact and heat conduction surface and downhill flow channel for condensation fresh water to flow to low point in system;means for pumping atmospheric air into the airflow delivery and condensation pipe, rigidly connected to said means for delivering atmospheric air from ocean shoreline to ocean depths also acting as fresh water condensation contact and heat conduction surface and downhill flow channel for condensation fresh water to flow to low point in system;means for utilizing natural slope of sea bed for fresh water condensation to flow via gravity to low point in system;means for returning the dehumidified air back to the atmosphere also acting as fresh water condensation ...

Air temperature control unit and process for controlling air temperature and producing purified water

An air temperature control unit comprising a refrigeration circuit ( 10, 6, 7, 7 a , 12, 13, 14 ), a warm air chamber ( 4 ) housing a condenser ( 7 ) and a cool air chamber ( 5 ) housing an evaporator ( 10 ); wherein a water holding tank ( 24 ) is in fluid communication with the evaporator for collecting condensed water and a water pump ( 20 ) communicates the condensed water from the water holding tank ( 24 ) through a water purifying system ( 21, 22 ) to a water outlet device ( 23 ). A mixture of cooled air from the cool air chamber ( 5 ) and warm air from the warm air chamber ( 4 ) is used to maintain a predetermined inside temperature while excess cool air and warm air is exhausted to the outdoor environment. The system can therefore operate continuously to supply purified water without stopping the unit due to warm and cooled air being continually mixed to maintain the predetermined inside temperature, while excess warm and cooled air is exhausted to the outside environment.

Water Reclamation Systems And Methods

A system for reclaiming water from moisture-laden building exhaust exiting a building through a vent is described herein, where the system can include one or more porous metal organic frameworks (MOFs) disposed downstream of the building exhaust vent for adsorbing water from the exiting moisture-laden building exhaust. The adsorped water can be desorped from the MOF, either naturally or aided by cooling the MOF. The desorped water can optionally be collected or directed elsewhere for use or collection. 1. A system for reclaiming water from moisture-laden building exhaust exiting a building through a vent , the system comprising:one or more porous metal organic frameworks (MOFs) disposed downstream of the building exhaust vent, the MOFs each having an edge positioned for receiving the exiting moisture-laden building exhaust, the MOF adsorbing water from the exiting moisture-laden building exhaust via diffusion within the MOF;cooling means for facilitating desorption of water from within the MOF, the cooling means being adjacent a surface of the MOF, the surface being different from the edge positioned for receiving the exiting moisture-laden building exhaust; andcollection means for water obtained by desorption from within the MOF.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cooling means is a thermoelectric cooler.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a heat flux sensor for monitoring condensation heat within or adjacent to the MOF for purposes of adjusting the thermoelectric cooler.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the collection means is a discharge pipe for directing water downstream of the MOF.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the collection means comprises a vessel for containing the water.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the area of the surface is larger than the area of the edge.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more porous MOFs comprises a plurality of porous MOFs.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of porous MOFs are arranged ...

Economically Viable Atmospheric Water Generator

A system and method of generating water from air in a cost effective manner is provided. In some embodiments, the water generating apparatus uses a combination of rotating pre-loader wheels of solid desiccants, fans, mechanical systems such as Vapor Compression Cycle (VCC) or Peltier coils, filtration and mineral addition units to create a cost effective system for generating water from ambient air. In other embodiments, the water generating apparatus include smart controls for optimizing water production as per consumer requirements at times of the day when utility rates are low. 1. A method for making a device for harvesting water out of air (atmospheric water generator) comprising: two necessary and four important blocks , the necessary ones being a chemical separation system and a mechanical condensation system and the important ones in addition to the necessary ones , including filtration system and smart controls.2. The method of wherein the two necessary blocks are optimized to be most cost effective.3. The method in wherein the four important blocks are optimized to be most cost effective.4. An atmospheric water generator comprising: a chemical separation (pre-loading) system claim 1 , a mechanical condensation system.5. The machine of wherein the chemical pre-loader and mechanical condensation system are connected through tubes and have a fan to ensure air flowing through the condenser coils (with or without advanced bio-mimicked micro-nano hierarchical structure based films) of the mechanical system heating up and unloading the loaded water rich section of the bed and eventually passing through evaporator coils with or without advanced bio-mimicked micro-nano hierarchical structure based films to condense water out which is harvested for further use.6. The machine of wherein the chemical pre-loader is connected through tubes to a fan which draws ambient air in and passes it through a heat exchanger claim 4 , thus cooling it by exchanging heat with the cold ...

Atmospheric Water Harvesting System with Cross-Flow Configuration

Atmospheric water harvesting systems utilize a sorbent cartridge configured to hold water capture material. The sorbent cartridge is made up of a plurality of permeable trays and a plurality of spacers that are arranged to provide cross-flow for adsorption and desorption airflow pathways. The systems are used for harvesting water from surrounding air. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one heating element comprises at least one solar heater claim 1 , and wherein the at least one solar heater is configured to heat air surrounding the plurality of trays in the desorption mode to indirectly provide heat that causes release of water vapor from at least a portion of the water capture material therein.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the adsorption mode claim 1 , the at least one adsorption fans are configured to further direct air out of the plurality of trays claim 1 , and wherein the air released from the plurality of trays is heated by the at least one heating element to provide the heated air used in the desorption mode.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the at least one heating element is incorporated into the plurality of trays claim 5 , and in contact with at least a portion of the water capture material.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the at least one heating element is at least one resistive heater configured to directly heat the water capture material that causes release of water vapor from at least a portion of the water capture material in the plurality of trays in the desorption mode.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a power source claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises at least one solar panel claim 1 , or an electrical power source claim 1 , or a combination thereof.9. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a water storage tank.10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one sensor, configured to detect the saturation level of the water capture material in the plurality of trays; andat least ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERING WATER USING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM OF A WATER RECOVERY SYSTEM

Systems and methods are disclosed and include a controller and a water recovery device. The water recovery device includes a desiccant stack including a chamber defining an airflow path therein. The water recovery device includes an evaporator in communication with the desiccant stack and one or more condensers in communication with the desiccant stack. The controller is configured to set the water recovery system to one of an absorption mode and an extraction mode. The water recovery device is configured to receive ambient air in the chamber to remove water vapor using the liquid desiccant and retain the water vapor in the chamber when the water recovery system is in the absorption mode. The water recovery device is configured to remove the water vapor within the chamber when the water recovery system is in the extraction mode. 1. A water recovery system comprising:a controller; and [ a desiccant stack comprising a chamber defining an airflow path therein, the desiccant stack comprising one or more desiccant trays, each desiccant tray of the one or more desiccant trays comprising a desiccant media cartridge and liquid desiccant placed within the desiccant tray and being absorbed by a media material of the desiccant media cartridge;', 'an evaporator in communication with the desiccant stack; and', 'one or more condensers in communication with the desiccant stack;, 'the water recovery device comprises, 'the controller is configured to set the water recovery system to one of an absorption mode and an extraction mode;', 'the water recovery device is configured to receive ambient air in the chamber to remove water vapor using the liquid desiccant and retain the water vapor in the chamber when the water recovery system is in the absorption mode; and', 'the water recovery device is configured to remove the water vapor within the chamber when the water recovery system is in the extraction mode., 'a water recovery device, wherein2. The water recovery system of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERING WATER USING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM OF A WATER RECOVERY SYSTEM

Systems and methods for operating a water recovery system are disclosed and include activating a condenser of the water recovery system. The method includes measuring a temperature associated with the condenser based on data obtained from a condenser temperature sensor. The method includes comparing the temperature associated with the condenser to a maximum threshold temperature. The method includes activating an auxiliary condenser of the water recovery system in response to the temperature associated with the condenser being greater than the maximum threshold temperature. 1. A method of operating a water recovery system comprising:activating, by one or more processors, a condenser of the water recovery system;measuring, by the one or more processors, a temperature associated with the condenser based on data obtained from a condenser temperature sensor;comparing, by the one or more processors, the temperature associated with the condenser to a maximum threshold temperature; andactivating, by the one or more processors, an auxiliary condenser of the water recovery system in response to the temperature associated with the condenser being greater than the maximum threshold temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:comparing, by the one or more processors, the temperature associated with the condenser to a minimum threshold temperature; anddeactivating, by the one or more processors, the auxiliary condenser of the water recovery system in response to the temperature associated with the condenser being less than the minimum threshold temperature.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:activating, by the one or more processors, a fan;measuring, by the one or more processors, a chamber temperature of a chamber of the water recovery system from a chamber temperature sensor;measuring, by the one or more processors, one or more evaporator temperatures associated with an evaporator of the water recovery system based on data obtained from one or more ...

WATER DISPENSER SYSTEM AND METHOD

Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to-peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID/NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel. 1. A water dispenser system comprising: (i) actuation periods are respectively defined by each length of time the at least one tap element is continuously in its open state, and', '(ii) actuated volumes of water are respectively defined by the volume of water dispensed during each actuation period;, '(a) at least one tap element configured to being in water receiving communication with a source of liquid water and being user-actuatable between an open state and a closed state, the at least one tap element being configured to allow water to be dispensed therefrom when in its open state and to prevent water from being dispensed therefrom when in its closed state, wherein (i) register multiple registered users of the water dispenser system;', '(ii) record respective said actuated volumes dispensed by the registered users;', '(iii) sum the recorded actuated volumes dispensed throughout respective user dispensing periods, thereby defining respective user aggregate volumes; and', '(iv) ...

Reduced Temperature Gas Dehydration

In a natural gas dehydration system, a heat exchanger has first and second passages in thermal communication but fluidly isolated from each other. An eductor pump combines a first stream of natural gas and water vapor from the first passage with a second stream of natural gas and water vapor to form a third stream of natural gas and condensed water, water vapor, or both that is provided to a separator which separates at least part of the water from the third stream to form a fourth stream of natural gas and water vapor that is output via the second passage to a distribution pipeline or a storage system. 1. A natural gas dehydration system comprising:a heat exchanger having a first passage defining a first inlet and a first outlet, and a second passage defining a second inlet and a second outlet, the first and second passages in thermal communication with each other and fluidly isolated from each other, the first inlet is coupled to receive a first stream of natural gas and water vapor having a first temperature and a first pressure;an eductor pump having a first inlet coupled to receive the first stream from the first outlet of the heat exchanger, the eductor pump having a second inlet coupled to receive a second stream of natural gas and water vapor having a second temperature and a second pressure less than the first pressure, the eductor pump operative for combining the first and second streams to form at an outlet of the eductor pump a third stream of natural gas and condensed water, water vapor, or both having a third temperature less than the first temperature and a third pressure less than the first pressure; anda separator having an inlet coupled to receive the third stream from the outlet of the eductor pump, the separator operative for separating at least part of the water from the third stream to form a fourth stream of natural gas and water vapor having less water content than the third stream and for outputting the fourth stream via a first outlet of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING LIQUID WATER USING HIGHLY EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES THAT OPTIMIZE PRODUCTION

Systems and methods for producing water from process gas are provided herein. The systems include a water generating system that adjusts the pressure and temperature conditions surrounding a hygroscopic material in order to release water vapor generated by exposure of the hygroscopic material to the process gas. 1. A system for generating water from air comprising:a housing defining an interior volume and comprising at least one inlet configured to input ambient air into the interior volume during a load time, wherein the at least one inlet is configured to input a carrier gas into the interior volume during a release time;a hygroscopic material retained within the interior volume, the hygroscopic material being configured to capture water vapor from ambient air during the load time; wherein the hygroscopic material is configured to absorb thermal energy during the release time;a pumping device configured to form a reduced pressure condition within the interior volume during the release time;a condenser configured to condense water vapor from the carrier gas to produce liquid water during the release time; and,a controller configured to control the production of liquid water from the condenser by adjusting the reduced pressure condition.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the carrier gas comprises ambient air.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the reduced pressure condition comprises reducing a partial pressure of water vapor within the interior volume to below a vapor pressure of water captured by the hygroscopic material during the load time.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the reduced pressure condition comprises adjusting at least one of: a pump rate of the pumping device; and claim 1 , a flow rate of the carrier gas into the interior volume.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to determine at least one of a flow rate of carrier gas input into the interior volume claim 1 , and a pump rate of the pumping ...

METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK BASED WATER CAPTURE APPARATUS

An apparatus for capturing a water content from a water containing gas, the apparatus comprising: a housing having an inlet into which the water containing gas can flow; a water adsorbent located in the housing, the water adsorbent comprising at least one water adsorbent metal organic framework composite capable of adsorbing a water content from the water containing gas; and a water desorption arrangement in contact with and/or surrounding the water adsorbent, the water desorption arrangement being selectively operable between (i) a deactivated state, and (ii) an activated state in which the arrangement is configured to apply heat, a reduced pressure or a combination thereof to the water adsorbent to desorb a water content from the water adsorbent. 167.-. (canceled)68. A water adsorbent for capturing a water content from air , the water adsorbent comprising at least one water adsorbent metal organic framework composite capable of adsorbing a water content from the air ,wherein the metal organic framework composite comprises at least 50 wt % water adsorbent metal organic framework; and at least 0.1 wt % hydrophilic binder comprising a hydrophilic cellulose derivative.69. The water adsorbent according to claim 68 , wherein the hydrophilic binder comprises an alkyl cellulose claim 68 , hydroxyalkyl cellulose claim 68 , or carboxyalkyl cellulose derivative.70. The water adsorbent according to claim 68 , wherein the hydrophilic binder is selected from at least one of hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) claim 68 , hydroxypropyl cellulose claim 68 , hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose claim 68 , hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) claim 68 , ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose claim 68 , methyl cellulose claim 68 , or carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC).71. The water adsorbent according to claim 68 , comprising between 0.2 and 5 wt % hydrophilic binder.72. The water adsorbent according to claim 68 , comprising between 0.5 and 3 wt % hydrophilic binder.73. The water adsorbent according to claim ...

Sprinkler System and Method Utilizing Atmospheric Water Generation

The invention is a system and method for the generation of usable water from atmospheric water vapor for dispersal through water sprinklers. 1. An atmospheric water generation and sprinkler system comprising a case , air fans to pull atmospheric air into the case , wherein a compressor-type dehumidifier condenses water from atmospheric vapor and drains the condensed water into a collection tank , one or more water pumps located in the collection tank pump the condensed water into an outflow pipe for delivery to one or more sprinkler lines and then to a plurality of sprinkler heads.2. The atmospheric water generation and sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein a power line from a generator connects to an amplifier in or on the case claim 1 , then extends to one or more capacitors claim 1 , which capacitor(s) are each connected by inner power lines claim 1 , directly or indirectly claim 1 , to one or more air fans claim 1 , dehumidifier components and water pumps.3. The atmospheric water generation and sprinkler system of claim 1 , further comprising wherein the case containing dehumidifier and collection tank is located on an elevated platform claim 1 , and the outflow pipe drainage tube extends towards the ground claim 1 , ending in a nozzle focused on an impact water turbine for generating power before flowing on to the sprinkler lines.4. The atmospheric water generation and sprinkler system of claim 3 , further comprising wherein the outflow pipe feeds into a turbine basin claim 3 , wherein the water turbine is a reaction turbine and fully submerged when operating.5. The atmospheric water generation and sprinkler system of claim 3 , wherein the turbine is wired and provides power to a generator which in turn powers some or all of the air fans claim 3 , dehumidifier components and water pump(s).6. The atmospheric water generation and sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein one or more water filters are located in the water pump or outflow pipe.7. The atmospheric water ...

ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD

Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to-peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID/NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel. 156-. (canceled)57. A system comprising: (i) a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water,', '(ii) a network interface, and', '(iii) a computer element including a display screen and being configured to receive content by way of the network interface for display on the display screen; and, '(a) a multiplicity of atmospheric water generators for operating in respective environments with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom, the atmospheric water generators each comprising(b) a server element in network communication with the computer elements by way of the network interfaces, and configured to thereby send the content to the computer elements.58. A system as defined in claim 57 , wherein the content has a content type selected from the group consisting of audio claim 57 , video and still-shot.59. A system as defined in claim 57 , wherein the content is selected from the group consisting of graphics and messages.60. A ...

PORTABLE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR

A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generation is provided. The device comprises an atmospheric water generator for generating filtered potable water and a wireless external control system. The wireless external control system comprises one or more display presentation pages for displaying a plurality of operating parameters for the atmospheric water generator, including content display with a variety of operation parameters and historical water collection data for operation of the atmospheric water generator. The wireless external control also has one or more display pages configured for user input for a user to select one or more water generation parameters for operation of the atmospheric water generator. Once the device is directed by the wireless external control system to generate water, the device is capable of automatic water generation until the device fulfills the one or more set water generation parameters. 1. A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generation , the device comprising:an atmospheric water generator for generating filtered potable water; and (i) content display comprising a plurality of system operation parameters and a plurality of water collection data for operation of the atmospheric water generator; and', '(ii) at least one display configured for user input of user set water generation parameters for operation of the atmospheric water generator, the user set water generation parameters comprising a plurality of (x) a specified volume of water to be produced, (y) a specified humidity level, and (z) an auto-fill level; and, 'one or more display presentation pages for displaying a plurality of operating parameters for the atmospheric water generator, the display presentation page comprising, 'a wireless external control system for controlling the atmospheric water generator, the wireless external control system comprisinga controller configured to wireless contact the atmospheric water generator for receiving ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATION, AND REGULATION OF AN ENVIRONMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATION

A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation is disclosed. The method may include receiving, using a communication device, sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG. Further, the method may include analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor data. Further, the method may include determining, using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with the environment based on the analyzing. Further, the method may include generating, using the communication device, at least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter. Further, the method may include and transmitting, using the communication device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one regulator configured for controlling the at least one characteristic of the environment based on the at least one operational parameter. 1. A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation , the method comprising:receiving, using a communication device, sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG), wherein the at least one sensor is configured for sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG;analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor data;determining, using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with the environment based on the analyzing;generating, using the communication device, at least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter; andtransmitting, using the communication device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one regulator configured for controlling the at least one characteristic of the environment based on the at least one operational parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the environment comprises a quantitative indication of at least one of temperature ...

Methods, systems to facilitate atmospheric water generation, and regulation of an environment of atmospheric water generation

A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation is disclosed. The method may include receiving, using a communication device, sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG. Further, the method may include analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor data. Further, the method may include determining, using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with the environment based on the analyzing. Further, the method may include generating, using the communication device, at least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter. Further, the method may include and transmitting, using the communication device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one regulator configured for controlling the at least one characteristic of the environment based on the at least one operational parameter.

System and Method for Airborne Atmospheric Water Generation

The invention is a system and method for the airborne generation of usable water from atmospheric water vapor and the generation of electric power from and for such system. 1. A system for airborne atmospheric water generation , comprising an airborne platform connected to a land-based platform , wherein the airborne platform comprises air fans to intake moist atmospheric air , a dehumidifier condenses water from vapor and drains the condensed water to the land-based platform and exhaust air fans to vent dehumidified air back into the atmosphere , and wherein the land-based platform comprises a water turbine and generator for generating power for all electrical components of the system , a collection tank for accumulating condensed water , and an external holding tank.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising wherein the condensed water is drained to the land-based platform using a drainage tube comprising a nozzle focused on the water turbine and wherein the water turbine is an impact turbine.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising wherein the condensed water is drained to the land-based platform using a drainage tube emptying into a turbine basin claim 1 , wherein the water turbine is a reaction turbine and fully submerged when operating.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising wherein the collection tank comprises a water pump for moving water from the collection tank to the holding tank claim 1 , such water pump powered by electricity from the generator.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a power line from the generator connects to an amplifier in the airborne platform claim 1 , then extends to one or more capacitors claim 1 , which capacitor(s) are each connected to one or more air fans.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airborne platform elevates via one or more levitation bladders containing a gas lighter than air.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the levitation bladder(s) is one or more hot air balloons claim 6 , from which the airborne ...

DRYING AND FILTERING DEVICE

A drying and filtering device used for drying and filtering compressed air comprises a housing () having a cavity (), an upper cover () disposed on the roof of the housing (), a lower cover () having a drainage port () disposed at the bottom of the housing (), and a cooling tube () disposed in the housing (). An air inlet () and an air outlet () are provided at two sides of the upper cover (). The cavity () being in communication with the air inlet (), the air outlet (), and the drainage port () respectively. The cooling tube () is disposed in the cavity () and extends from a position near the upper cover () downward to the lower cover (). Compressed air enters the cavity () from the air inlet () on the upper cover (), and contacts the cooling tube (). 1. A drying and filtering device , used for drying and filtering compressed air , comprising:a housing, having a cavity;an upper cover, disposed on the roof of the housing, one side of which is provided with an air inlet, the other side of which is provided with an air outlet;a lower cover, disposed at the bottom of the housing, and being provided with a drainage port; anda cooling tube, disposed in the housing;wherein the cavity is in communication with the air inlet, the air outlet and the drainage port respectively, and the cooling tube is in the cavity and extends from a position near the upper cover downward to the lower cover; andwherein the cooling tube is wound into a cylindrical helix tube which has an inner cavity, compressed air enters the cavity from the air inlet of the upper cover, and contacts the cooling tube in the inner cavity of the cylindrical helix tube, so that the temperature of the compressed air decreases, and saturated vapor in the compressed air condenses to liquid water, which is drained through the drainage port by gravity, and dried compressed air outflows from the air outlet.2. The drying and filtering device according to claim 1 , wherein a steel mesh is placed in the inner cavity of ...

LIQUID COLLECTION ON WAVY SURFACES

A system to collect liquid includes a wavy surface formed on a substrate, where the wavy surface includes a plurality of waves. The plurality of waves are configured to capture liquid from the air such that the liquid accumulates in valleys of the waves. The system also includes a liquid collection container configured to collect the liquid captured on the plurality of waves. 1. A system to collect liquid , comprising:a wavy surface formed on a substrate, wherein the wavy surface includes a plurality of waves, and wherein the plurality of waves are configured to capture liquid from the air such that the liquid accumulates in valleys of the waves; anda liquid collection container configured to collect the liquid captured on the plurality of waves.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator configured to control an orientation of the wavy surface relative to the directed air.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a processor configured to control the actuator such that the wavy surface is in a collection orientation to capture the liquid or a deposit orientation to deposit the liquid into the liquid collection container.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator configured to open and close a cover of the liquid collection container.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a coating or texture on the wavy surface that controls a liquid contact angle of the wavy surface.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the coating or texture comprises a nano-texture such that the wavy surface is superhydrophilic.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a housing that is configured to contain at least the substrate and the liquid collection container.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a first side that includes the wavy surface and a second side opposite the wavy surface that is flat.9. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a fan that is configured to direct air over the substrate.10. A method for collecting liquid ...

Active Atmospheric Moisture Harvester

Atmospheric moisture harvester systems include two beds with water capture material, such as metal-organic framework (MOF), a heater, two fans, and a condenser having two sides, operatively configured into adsorption and desorption modes, wherein the MOF beds are interchangeable to cycle between the desorption and water adsorption modes. The systems may further include a photovoltaic panel powering the fans and condenser. 1. An atmospheric moisture harvester system comprising two metal-organic framework (MOF) beds , a heater , a photovoltaic panel which powers two fans , and a condenser having two sides , operatively configured into:a) an adsorption mode wherein ambient air is blown by one of the fans through one of the MOF beds to one side of the condenser, wherein the MOF adsorbs water from the ambient air to form dried air;b) a regeneration mode wherein the dried air is blown by the other fan through the other MOF bed to the other side the condenser, wherein heater heats the dried air, the heated dried air desorbs water from the MOF, and the humidified air releases the water at the condenser; andwherein the MOF beds are interchangeable to cycle between the regeneration and water adsorption modes.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heater is a solar heater.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heater is an electrical heater.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the heater is powered by a photovoltaic panel.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the heater is powered by the same photovoltaic panel which powers the fans.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein:a) the ambient air is 30-40° C.;b) the heated air is 80-90° C.;c) the dried air is <10% relative humidity;d) the humidified air is >70% relative humidity; ande) the system produces 1 liter per kilogram of sorbent per day.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the MOF metal is selected from zirconium claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , iron claim 1 , copper claim 1 , manganese and aluminum.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the MOF ...

Atmospheric water generator system and method

Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to-peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID/NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel.

DEHUMIDIFIER APPARATUS

A dehumidifier is disclosed comprising a base, a fast coupler disposed on the base, a water receiving tray, a water collection tank disposed below the water receiving tray, a water discharging tank connected to the water receiving tray, and a pump having an outlet connected to the fast coupler and an inlet connected to the water discharging tank, wherein a water level switch is provided in the water discharging tank and comprises a floater and a closed hollow rod, wherein the floater has a hole for passing through of the rod and a magnet, and the rod has a magnetic field response switch electrically connected with the pump.

METHOD OF PREPARING THE CRYOGENIC AIR USED FOR CRYOTHERAPY

A method of preparing cryogenic air for use in cryotherapy procedures, characterized in that liquid nitrogen () is fed from a cryogenic nitrogen tank () via a cryogenic duct () to at least one exchanger (), wherein at the same time a breathing mixture (), containing oxygen in a concentration of 17% to 100%, is fed, via an oxygen duct (), from a breathing mixture () source (), through the filter (), to at least one exchanger (), then in at least one exchanger (), by means of a heat exchange between the breathing mixture () and liquid nitrogen (), the breathing mixture () is cooled to the set temperature of minus 80° C. to minus 160° C., and then the cooled breathing mixture () is fed from at least one exchanger (), via an upper pipe (). 11234676584461664910111214131512. A method of preparing cryogenic air for use in cryotherapy procedures , characterized in that liquid nitrogen () is fed from a cryogenic nitrogen tank () via a cryogenic duct () to at least one exchanger () , wherein at the same time a breathing mixture () , containing oxygen in a concentration of 17% to 100% , is fed , via an oxygen duct () , from a breathing mixture () source () , through the filter () , to at least one exchanger () , then in at least one exchanger () , by means of a heat exchange between the breathing mixture () and liquid nitrogen () , the breathing mixture () is cooled to the set temperature of minus 80° C. to minus 160° C. , and then the cooled breathing mixture () is fed from at least one exchanger () , via an upper pipe () , and applied onto a head () and shoulder girdle () of a human located in a cryochamber () , while at the same time liquid/gaseous nitrogen () is fed , via the lower duct () , to a non-breathable part () of the cryochamber ().2412. The method of preparing cryogenic air according to claim 1 , characterized in that at least one exchanger () is located in the cryochamber ().31231666581616674. The method of preparing cryogenic air according to claim 1 , ...

Method Apparatuses Assemblies and Systems for Dehumidifying Air and Producing Water

Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, assemblies and systems for dehumidifying air and producing water. According to some embodiments, there may be provided a system including: (a) a desiccant reservoir to hold hydrated desiccant received through a pumped line from a functionally associated moisture-collection or dehumidification chamber, and (b) a passive desiccant return line connected to an outlet of said desiccant reservoir of said regeneration chamber and configured to provide for self-regulated desiccant flow from said desiccant reservoir of said regeneration chamber back to the moisture-collection/dehumidification chamber. 1. A regeneration chamber of an atmospheric water generator comprising:a desiccant reservoir to hold hydrated desiccant received through a pumped line from a functionally associated moisture collection chamber; anda capillary type passive desiccant return line connected to an outlet of said desiccant reservoir of said regeneration chamber and configured to provide for desiccant viscosity dependent self-regulated desiccant flow from said desiccant reservoir of said regeneration chamber back to a desiccant reservoir in the functionally associated dehumidification chamber.2. The chamber according to and further comprising a misting assembly including a desiccant pump to pump hydrated desiccant from said regeneration chamber reservoir towards and through mist release heads.3. The chamber according to and further comprising a condensation coil positioned over a water collection pan within said regeneration chamber and adapted to convert humidity within the regeneration chamber air into water.4. The chamber according to and further comprising one or more air movers to move air within said regeneration chamber through mist generated by the misting assembly and towards said condensation coils.5. The chamber according to claim 1 , wherein said regeneration chamber is located at a higher level than the functionally associated moisture collection ...

WATER PRODUCTION APPARATUS FOR RIGOROUS CLIMATES

An apparatus () for production of water from atmospheric air comprises a condensation unit () comprising: an inlet opening () of the moist air with a dew point of lower than 0° C., an outlet opening () of the dehumidified air, at least a ventilator () configured so as to force an air flow and enter through the inlet opening () and exit from the outlet opening (), a heat N exchange plate (), interposed between the inlet opening () and the outlet opening (), so as to intercept the air flow and able to be crossed by the air flow, in which a refrigerating fluid of a refrigerating unit () circulates at a lower temperature than a dew point temperature of the air flow and at least a heating element configured so as to heat the heat exchange plate () for defrosting the ice condensed thereon. 1102020. An apparatus () for production of water from atmospheric air which comprises a condensation unit () by which water is condensed , wherein the condensation unit () comprises:{'b': '21', 'an inlet opening () in which moist air with a dew point of lower than 0° C. to be dehumidified may enter,'}{'b': '22', 'an outlet opening () of dehumidified air,'}{'b': 23', '21', '22, 'at least one ventilator () configured so as to force an air flow to enter through the inlet opening () and exit from the outlet opening (),'}{'b': 24', '21', '22', '30', '24, 'a heat exchange plate (), which is interposed between the inlet opening () and the outlet opening (), so as to intercept the air flow and able to be crossed by the air flow, in which a refrigerating fluid of a refrigerating unit () circulates at a lower temperature than a dew point temperature of the air flow; at least one heating element configured for heating the heat exchange plate () for defrosting ice condensed thereon, and'}{'b': 25', '26', '25', '26', '24', '25', '26', '255', '256', '255, 'a pair of heat exchangers (, ) configured to be crossed in series by the air flow, wherein a first heat exchanger () and a second heat exchanger ...

A MODULAR APPARATUS FOR WATER PRODUCTION

A modular apparatus () for water production from atmospheric air comprises: a first parallelepiped module () provided with an inlet opening () for moist air, an outlet opening () of the dehumidified air, a ventilator (), configured such as to force an air flow to cross an internal volume of the first module () from the inlet opening () to the outlet opening (), a condensation unit (), located internally of the first module () so as to intercept the air flow, and a collecting tub () located inferiorly of the condensation unit () for collecting the condensation water that is separating from the air flow; and a second parallelepiped module () in which a refrigerating unit () is contained provided with at least a portion of a refrigerating circuit () in which a refrigerating fluid circulates and an evaporator in which the refrigerating liquid evaporates so as to cool the air flow internally of the condensation unit (); where the first module () and the second module () are fixed to one another at a respective interconnecting fact and where the second module () exhibits a side of the interconnecting face having a width (W) equal to twice a width (W/2) of a side of the interconnecting face of the first module (). 110. A modular apparatus () for water production from atmospheric air which comprises:{'b': 200', '21', '22', '23', '200', '21', '22', '20', '200', '291', '292', '293', '20, 'a first parallelepiped module () provided with an inlet opening () for moist air, an outlet opening () of the dehumidified air, a ventilator (), configured such as to force an air flow to cross an internal volume of the first module () from the inlet opening () to the outlet opening (), a condensation unit (), located internally of the first module () so as to intercept the air flow, and a collecting tub (, , ) located inferiorly of the condensation unit () for collecting condensation water that is separating from the air flow; and'}{'b': 300', '30', '31', '200', '20, 'a second ...

WATER GENERATING ATMOSPHERE FREEZER

Improvements to a water generation system is disclosed. The atmosphere freezer to be made from modified, redesigned and rearranged components commonly used in the cryogenics and refrigeration industry but with the focus on generating maximum water from the coil and or panel systems installed inside of a “modified cargo container”. The atmosphere freezer is targeted to assist Governments, States and Municipal water districts, aqueducts, U.S. Military, waste water reclamation facilities and reservoir, lake and river municipal managers. Applications can also be used in agriculture and large commercial and or private facilities. This system can also be used in disaster and emergency relief, new or existing housing track developments, solar farms, golf courses, hotels, hospitals, large commercial buildings and universities. Each of these applications can have units designed to meet their needs based on the available space for the container(s) and or their need for water. 1. An atmosphere freezer comprising:a container 10 to 53-foot long;a freezer unit in said container;a turbine generator inside of said container, and solar power collector on said container whereby said turbine generator and solar power collector is wired to said freezer unit, anda water collection container under said freezer unit.2. The atmosphere freezer according to claim 1 , wherein at least one side of said container opens thereby allowing air to enter said container.3. The atmosphere freezer according to claim 1 , wherein said collection container accumulates water for delivery into existing waterways or reservoirs.4. The atmosphere freezer according to claim 1 , wherein said container is 40-foot in length and houses a 200-ton said freezer unit5. The atmosphere freezer according to claim 1 , wherein said freezer unit accumulates ice from water extracted from air.6. The atmosphere freezer according to claim 5 , wherein said ice is thawed to produce water.7. The atmosphere freezer according to claim ...

Systems and methods for water extraction control

A controller can be configured to control a system for extracting liquid water from air comprising a thermal unit, a primary desiccant wheel, and a regeneration fluid path. The controller can comprise a sensor, a motor, and a microcontroller coupled to the sensor and the motor. The microcontroller can be configured to determine a water extraction efficiency based on at least one signal received from the sensor, and also can be configured to maximize the water extraction efficiency by adjusting a speed of the motor in response to the determined water extraction efficiency.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING WATER CONDENSED FROM WATER VAPOR CONTAINED IN THE AIR, AND RELATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING POTABLE WATER

A device for treating water condensed from water vapor contained in the atmospheric air. A mechanism for adding minerals, via contact of the condensed water with a remineralization reactor containing at least one alkaline earth rock, to produce remineralized water that is in accordance with potable water standards and can thus be sent into a piping system. A system for generating potable water, including mechanisms that are intended for condensing the water vapor contained in the atmospheric air and are combined with such a condensed water treatment device. 136-. (Canceled)37. A device for treating water condensed from water vapor contained in the air ,wherein the device comprises means for adding minerals to the condensed water by contact of the condensed water with a remineralization reactor containing at least one alkaline earth rock, means for controlling a contact time of the condensed water with the remineralization reactor;', 'means for calculating a quantity of carbon dioxide to be injected in the condensed water, allowing dissolution of the alkaline earth rock in order to obtain in the water a predetermined quantity of minerals to be added;', 'injecting means able to inject the quantity of carbon dioxide, calculated by the calculation means, in the condensed water; and, 'the means for adding minerals further comprisingthe means for adding minerals being able to produce a remineralized water.38. The device according to claim 37 , wherein the control means are able to control at least one of the following parameters:a flow rate of the condensed water in the remineralization reactor;a concentration of the carbon dioxide to be injected;an injection flow rate of the carbon dioxide; anda pressure of the carbon dioxide to be injected.39. The device according to claim 37 , wherein the device further comprises means for a user to select the predetermined quantity of minerals to be added to the condensed water.40. The device according to claim 37 , wherein the device ...

ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD

Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to-peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID/NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel. 1. A portable atmospheric water generator for operating in an environment with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom , the portable atmospheric water generator comprising:(a) a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water; (i) actuation periods are respectively defined by each length of time the at least one tap element is continuously in its open state, and', '(ii) actuated volumes of water are respectively defined by the volume of water dispensed during each actuation period; and, '(b) at least one tap element being in water receiving communication with the water production element and being user-actuatable between an open state and a closed state, the at least one tap element being configured to allow water to be dispensed therefrom when in its open state and to prevent water from being dispensed therefrom when in its closed state, wherein (i) register one or more registered users of the generator;', '(ii) record the ...

System, and Associated Method, for Recovering Water From Air

A system for recovering water from air includes a skirt supported by legs and at least one interior wall suspended from the skirt. At least one exterior wall extends from an accumulator and is spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the at least one interior wall, thereby defining a flow channel between the at least one interior wall and the at least one exterior wall. At least one thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is connectable to an electrical power source for transferring heat from a cool side of the TEC to a warm side of the TEC, the cool side being positioned on the at least one interior wall, not in the flow channel, for cooling the at least one interior wall, the at least one interior wall defining a condensing surface proximate the at least one TEC. 1. A system for recovering water from air , the system comprising:at least three legs;a skirt supported by the at least three legs;at least one interior wall suspended from the skirt:an accumulator;at least one exterior wall extending from the accumulator and spaced from and substantially parallel to the at least one interior wall, thereby defining a flow channel between the at least one interior wall and the at least one exterior wall;at least one thermoelectric cooler (TEC) connectable to an electrical power source for transferring heat from a cool side of the TEC to a warm side of the TEC, the cool side being positioned on the at least one interior wall, not in the flow channel, for cooling the at least one interior wall, the at least one interior wall defining a condensing surface proximate the at least one TEC.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a heat sink positioned on the warm side of the TEC for dissipating heat from the TEC.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the skirt assumes the shape of a frustrum.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the skirt assumes a frusto-conical shape.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one interior wall assumes the shape of a frustrum.6. The system of ...

Atmospheric Water Harvesting Apparatus

An atmospheric water harvesting apparatus includes a post, a water capturing unit, a drive bearing, a motor, a water collecting member, and a power source. The water capturing unit comprises a cylindric wall. The cylindric wall is positioned concentrically with the post. The cylindric wall comprises an inner surface and an outer surface. The cylindric wall forms an air passageway having an air inlet and an air outlet. The inner surface of the cylindric wall is coated with a layer of triboelectric material. The drive bearing is rotatably mounted about the post. The drive bearing is provided with a plurality of radial bars. The water collecting member is located beneath the water capturing unit to collect water captured by the water capturing unit. The power source is electrically connected to the motor. 1. An atmospheric water harvesting apparatus , comprising:a post;a water capturing unit;a drive bearing;a motor;a water collecting member;a power source;the post comprising a first end and a second end;the water capturing unit comprising a cylindric wall;the cylindric wall being positioned concentrically with the post;the cylindric wall comprising an inner surface and an outer surface;the cylindric wall forming an air passageway;the air passageway comprising an air inlet and an air outlet;the inner surface of the cylindric wall being coated with a layer of triboelectric material;the drive bearing being rotatably mounted about the post;the drive bearing being provided with a plurality of radial bars;each of the plurality of radial bars comprising a proximal end connected to the drive bearing and a distal end attached to the inner surface of the cylindric wall;the motor being mounted adjacent to the drive bearing to rotatably drive the drive bearing about the post;the water collecting member being located beneath the water capturing unit to collect water captured by the water capturing unit; andthe power source being electrically connected to the motor.2. The ...

Wind Qanat, an Apparatus for Atmospheric Moisture Recovery

An apparatus and method for recovering atmospheric moisture is disclosed utilizing the blade system of a wind turbine to both drive the compressor of a rotary refrigeration system and to provide a rotary turbo-machinery surface for its evaporator; whereon atmospheric moisture is recovered by reducing the temperature and pressure of the driving humid air. The rotational speed of the wind turbine is then used to maximize the rate of condensation; which is continuously centrifuged out from the rotary frame of blades into a stationary circular gutter where they accumulate and discharge. In the practice of this invention, a compressor with a rotary intake & discharge port is directly connected to a rotary evaporator & rotary condenser, generating a rotary refrigeration system wherein pressure of the liquid refrigerant is enhanced by the centrifugal force of rotation, enhancing the refrigeration capacity and condensation output. 1. An apparatus for recovering atmospheric moisture , the apparatus comprising:(a) a gutter to receive, accumulate and discharge recovered liquid water;(b) a wind turbine inside said gutter within a clearance gap from it;(c) a refrigeration system to cool exterior surfaces of said turbine blades;(d) a collection means to centrifuge out condensation droplets into said gutter;2. A compressor with rotary discharge and intake ports , comprising:(a) a rotary driving shaft, which also integrally houses at least one line for delivery of low pressure (LP) gas to the compressor and one line for return of pressurized (HP) gas from it, such that;(b) said LP and HP lines are thermally insulated from each other, and;(c) said LP line leads to the intake side of the compressor, and;(d) said HP line leads to the discharge side of the compressor;3. An apparatus for cooling a fluid or gaseous medium , while propelling or extracting energy from it , comprising:(a) a rotary turbo-machinery blade to house a refrigeration evaporator within, such that;(b) said ...

System, and Associated Method, for Recovering Water From Air

A system for condensing water from air includes a column having a substantially non-reflective surface effective for absorbing heat energy from the sun and transferring the heat to air in the interior of the column. A condenser is secured within the column, and includes a channel having a condensing surface with a thermoelectric or natural gas cooler positioned thereon for cooling the condensing surface. A collector is positioned within the column for collecting water that condenses on and flows through the channel, and an accumulator is coupled in fluid communication with the collector for accumulating the water.

COLD TRAP

A cold trap includes: a main body connected to an exhaust line between a vacuum dryer and a vacuum pump; a trap portion installed in the main body and that freezes evaporated steam supplied from the vacuum dryer; and an insulation portion installed between the main body and the trap portion and that blocks cold of the trap portion from being conducted to the main body. 1. A cold trap , comprising:a main body connected to an exhaust line between a vacuum dryer and a vacuum pump;a trap portion installed in the main body and that freezes evaporated steam supplied from the vacuum dryer; andan insulation portion installed between the main body and the trap portion and that blocks cold of the trap portion from being conducted to the main body.2. The cold trap of claim 1 , further comprising a heat discharge unit formed at an upper portion of a side wall of the main body and for discharging a heat existing at an internal space of the main body to the outside claim 1 ,wherein the heat discharge unit comprises:a base having an installation space therein; anda plurality of discharge induction portions formed at a gap in a vertical direction of the installation space to form a heat discharge passage therebetween, andwherein the discharge induction portion has a tilt angle gradually receding from the internal space of the main body, as advancing from a lower portion to an upper portion in order to enhance discharge efficiency of a heat.3. The cold trap of claim 2 , wherein in the insulation portion and the main body claim 2 , a plurality of fastening holes connected in a vertical direction while being penetrated in a vertical direction are each formed claim 2 , andwherein the cold trap further comprises a pressing fixing portion that comes in close contact with the main body by pressing the insulation portion while being sequentially fastened to the fastening hole of the insulation portion and the fastening hole of the main body.4. The cold trap of claim 2 , wherein at an upper ...

METHOD FOR COOL DRYING A GAS

A method for cool drying gas, making use of a heat exchanger whose primary section forms the evaporator of a cooling circuit with a compressor, an expansion valve and a bypass pipe across the compressor with a hot gas bypass valve, whereby the method makes use of a formula that makes the link between the state of the expansion valve and hot gas bypass valve, whereby on the basis of this formula: either the state of the expansion valve is adjusted as a function of the state of the hot gas bypass valve; or adjusting the state of the hot gas bypass valve as a function of the state of the expansion valve or vice versa; or the states of both valves are controlled with respect to one another. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for cool drying a gas , whereby water vapour in the gas is condensed by guiding the gas through the secondary section of a heat exchanger whose primary section forms the evaporator of a closed cooling circuit in which a coolant can circulate by means of a compressor that is installed in the cooling circuit downstream from the evaporator and which is followed by a condenser and an expansion valve through which the coolant can circulate and a bypass pipe with a hot gas bypass valve therein that connects the outlet of the compressor to an injection point upstream from the compressor , wherein the method makes use of an experimentally determined formula that reflects the link between the state of the expansion valve and the hot gas bypass valve for the control of the fixed superheating of the coolant downstream from the evaporator and a desired evaporator pressure , whereby the experimentally determined formula is defined by a curve that is made up of different points , whereby each point reflects the state of the expansion valve and the associated state of the hot gas bypass valve for a specific load , whereby both valves are controlled for this load at a desired evaporator pressure and a fixed level of superheating of the coolant , and whereby the condenser ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEQUENCING OPERATION OF COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS

Compressed air dryer systems are described. In an aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of dryer modules and a controller operable to regulate a run-time of each of the plurality of dryer modules. Each dryer module is configured to direct a portion of cooling medium past a stream of compressed air. Each dryer module includes a temperature sensor in thermal communication with the portion of cooling medium, and a chiller configured to reduce a temperature of the portion of cooling medium based on the sensed temperature and a temperature set-point. The controller communicatively is coupled with the plurality of dryer modules and operable to monitor a plurality of run-times. Each run-time is associated with a corresponding dryer module. The controller is further operable to direct operation of each dryer module based on its run-time by modifying the temperature set-point of the dryer module. 1. A compressed air dryer system , the system comprising:a storage tank configured to hold a cooling medium in a fluid state within an interior of the storage tank;a single cooling medium header fluidically coupled with the storage tank; a temperature sensor in thermal communication with the portion of cooling medium; and', 'a chiller configured to reduce a temperature of the portion of cooling medium when the sensed temperature exceeds a temperature set-point; and, 'a plurality of dryer modules fluidically coupled with each of the single cooling medium header and the storage tank, each of the plurality of dryer modules configured to direct a portion of cooling medium received from the single cooling medium header past a stream of compressed air and back to the storage tank, each of the plurality of dryer modules includinga controller communicatively coupled with the plurality of dryer modules, the controller operable to monitor a plurality of run-times, each of the plurality of run-times associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of dryer modules, ...

Sound suppressor device for an air drying unit of a compressed-air supply system

A sound suppressor device for an air drying unit of a compressed-air supply system having a sound suppressor housing on which is arranged an inlet opening for the supply of condensate-laden compressed air to be discharged from the air drying unit and at least one outlet opening for the discharge of the condensate-laden compressed air to the outside, wherein the inlet opening issues into at least one pre-chamber of the sound suppressor housing, which pre-chamber issues into post-chambers which are connected in parallel and which are arranged around a heating rod arranged centrally in the sound suppressor housing.

WATER VAPOR HARVESTING MATERIALS AND DEVICES

An atmospheric water harvesting material includes a deliquescent salt, a photothermal agent, and a polymeric hydrogel matrix containing the deliquescent salt and photothermal agent. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for generating water from water vapor , the method comprising:absorbing water vapor by an atmospheric water harvesting material arranged on an outer surface of a cylinder, wherein the atmospheric water harvesting material comprises a deliquescent salt, a photothermal agent, and a polymeric hydrogel matrix containing the deliquescent salt and photothermal agent;rotating the cylinder so that a portion of the atmospheric water harvesting material that has absorbed the water vapor is facing a condensation chamber, which is arranged above the cylinder and has a light-admitting upper surface;exposing the portion of the atmospheric water harvesting material facing the condensation chamber to solar energy passing through the light-admitting upper surface;releasing, due to the solar energy, the water vapor from the portion of the atmospheric water harvesting material facing the condensation chamber into the condensation chamber; andcondensing, in the condensation chamber, the released water vapor into water,wherein the condensed water is pure water or the water vapor is released exclusively due to the solar energy.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein when the portion of the atmospheric water harvesting material is facing a condensation chamber claim 21 , a second portion of the atmospheric water harvesting material is not directly exposed to the solar energy claim 21 , the method further comprising:absorbing water vapor by the second portion of the atmospheric water harvesting material.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the atmospheric water harvesting material does not change phase from hydrophilic to hydrophobic while releasing the water vapor.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the condensed water is pure water.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the water ...

HIGH VOLUME AIR STREAM WATER RECOVERY SYSTEM

The invention is a water recovery system that utilizes waste heat and a moving air stream to recover water with minimal use of energy and without the need to move water through filtration devices. The invention may be used for recovery and reuse of water for a wide range of emergency back-up, environmental, industrial, and mission-oriented purposes. 1. A water recovery apparatus comprised of:a component for generating a moving air stream with sufficient speed, pressure, and volume to transmit heat and water vapor;a waste heat component for heating said moving air stream;a waste receptacle having an open surface and containing a quantity of waste material having a recoverable water content, wherein said waste material forms a heating interface with said moving air stream;a cooling interface to reduce the temperature of said moving air stream as said moving air stream moves across said cooling interface; anda condensate collection area.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said moving air stream is continuously moving.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus includes a housing that substantially encloses said moving air stream claim 1 , said heating interface claim 1 , and said cooling interface.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said moving air stream is continuously recirculated.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein heat emitted from said cooling interface is used to heat said moving air stream.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said component for generating a moving air stream is selected from a group consisting of: a fan claim 1 , a blower claim 1 , a mechanical generator claim 1 , a wind capture device claim 1 , a hydro-powered device claim 1 , a solar-powered device claim 1 , an electrically-powered device claim 1 , and a thermal gradient.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , which further includes a desiccant material interface.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , which further includes one or more sensors for sensing humidity at one or more points within ...

REFRIGERATION APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO CAPTURE ATMOSPHERIC WATER

A refrigeration apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a storage compartment, a compressor, a condenser coupled to the compressor, and an evaporator in communication with the condenser and the compressor. The evaporator comprises a first section and a second section. The first section is disposed in the storage compartment. The second section is in communication with the first section and extends outside the storage compartment. The second section is exposed to atmospheric air proximate the refrigeration apparatus. 1. A refrigeration apparatus comprising;a storage compartment;a compressor;a condenser coupled to the compressor; andan evaporator in communication with the condenser and the compressor, wherein the evaporator comprises a first section and a second section, the first section disposed in the storage compartment, the second section in communication with the first section and extending outside the storage compartment, wherein the second section is exposed to atmospheric air proximate the refrigeration apparatus.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first section comprises a first plurality of evaporator coils cooling an interior volume formed by the storage compartment.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the second section comprises a second plurality of evaporator coils exposed outside the storage compartment.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a collection tray disposed beneath the second section relative to gravity.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the second section condenses moisture from the atmospheric air via a temperature differential with the atmospheric air.6. The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the collection tray is configured to capture the condensed moisture.7. The apparatus according to claim 4 , further comprising a reservoir disposed inside the storage compartment in fluid communication with the collection tray and configured to store the condensed moisture.8. ...

System and method to scavenge latent heat and freshwater from air and more

Atmosphere contains huge vapor latent energy. This set of inventions discloses a method to scavenge the said latent heat and distribute it to heat demanding space, or for power generation. The condensed water can be collected for living, such that makes special sense for desert or marine zone. It is well known that a cup of hot coffee sitting on glass table can produce water droplets underneath bottom cavity. This invention is mimicking the said hot coffee phenomenon. Different embodied apparatuses are depicted: one is totally a free energy version with special hydrophobic IR reflection coating design, the other one needs minor energy to wipe away the condensed water in a pulse mode. All embodiments must have a starting process to warm up working fluid in a partially insulated container by whatever heater. Although the description is lengthy, it is worthy to seriously study the full contents for the spirits of revolutionary exploitation of free energy. 1. A method to scavenge latent heat and freshwater from ambient air , that is labeled as WALES and defined clearly in the body of description.WALES stands for the Wei Air Latent Energy Scavenger.The spirit in this method comprises adequate insulation and actions: starting, removing, and circulating which is omissible only in a vestigial embodiment. The word ‘adequate’ thereof means that only insulating unexposed surface and keeping exposed working surface for high efficient IR energy exchange.In this method, by mimicking the aforementioned condensation phenomenon happened underneath the cavity of hot coffee cup bottom, some initial energy is used to start the system by heating working fluid that is filled in a container with adequate insulation, hereafter the condensing surface is well maintained by frequently removing condensed water with whatever means, as well as the working fluid is heated by the released ambient vapor latent energy in form of IR radiation, as well as the energy output mechanism is circulating the ...

ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR FOR EXTRACTING WATER DROPLETS FROM AMBIENT AIR

An atmospheric water generator for extracting water droplets from ambient air includes an insulating substrate, a plurality of electrode film units, and a liquid crystal/polymer composite film. Each of surface regions of the liquid crystal/polymer composite film has a plurality of liquid crystal molecules each having a hydrophilic functional group and a hydrophobic moiety. Each of the surface regions normally has one of hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. When a voltage is applied to one of the electrode film units, the respective surface region is switched to have the other one of hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, to thereby allow the water droplets condensed from the ambient air to move on the surface regions. 1. An atmospheric water generator for extracting water droplets from ambient air , comprising:an insulating substrate having an upper surface which defines a plurality of electrode-forming regions that are displaced from each other, each of said electrode-forming regions having a first zone, a second zone spaced apart from said first zone, and an intermediate zone disposed between said first and second zones; a first electrode having a first base portion which is formed on said respective first zone, and a plurality of first finger electrode portions which are formed on said respective intermediate zone, and which are displaced from each other, each of said first finger electrode portions extending from said first base portion toward said respective second zone,', 'a second electrode which is electrically isolated from said first electrode, and which has a second base portion formed on said respective second zone, and a plurality of second finger electrode portions that are formed on said respective intermediate zone to alternate with said first finger electrode portions, each of said second finger electrode portions extending from said second base portion toward said first base portion; and, 'a plurality of electrode film units each of which is ...