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Systems and methods for potable water production

A moisture and liquid water technology, applied in drinking water devices, chemical instruments and methods, separation methods, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty in quickly and effectively providing clean water, heavy water, and expensive water transportation.

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-10-17
ECOLOBLUE
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[0003] Difficulty delivering clean water quickly and efficiently
Water is heavy and it can be expensive to transport it to areas that need it

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[0039] figure 1 A simplified form of an embodiment of the air and water flow paths is shown. Incoming air 101 enters through a particulate filter 102 and then passes through a condenser 103 . The condenser 103 is hotter than the incoming air 101 and the air provides a cooling function on the working fluid contained within the condenser 103 . The air then passes through the cold evaporator 104 . Condensation or frost forms on the evaporator 104 . The fan device 105 then blows the dehumidified air 107 out of the air outlet 106 .

[0040] Untreated water 108 is collected in water collector 109 and directed to collection container 110 . The sump pump 111 pushes water through the first filter 112 and the second filter 113 . Other filters can also be used to achieve the desired result. Various types of filters can provide beneficial effects, such as: reverse osmosis filter, activated carbon filter, resin filter, ion exchange filter, adsorption filter, ultrafiltration membrane ...

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Abstract

The invention relates to systems and methods for portable 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.

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technical field [0001] The field of the invention relates to the production and purification of water, and more particularly to the production of potable water from atmospheric moisture. Background technique [0002] Water needs are universal, and in many places reliable sources of clean water are insufficient to meet human needs. The lack of clean water can be attributed to infrastructure damage, such as damage to water systems caused by earthquakes or floods. The lack of clean water can also be attributed to migration, such as the migration of people to refugee camps during war. [0003] Difficult to provide clean water quickly and efficiently. Water is heavy, and transporting it to areas that need it can be expensive. Digging wells and building water treatment facilities takes time, effort, and equipment. [0004] When the dew point is low, it is difficult to obtain liquid water from moisture. [0005] There is a need for systems that can reliably and quickly deliver...

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IPC IPC(8): E03B3/28
CPCE03B3/28C02F2201/008C02F1/78C02F1/444C02F1/42C02F1/32C02F1/22C02F1/281C02F1/02C02F1/76C02F2103/002C02F1/001C02F1/18C02F1/283B01D5/0033C02F2201/009C02F1/441C02F2209/005Y02W10/37B01D5/0039B01D5/0051C02F1/045Y02A20/211Y02A20/212Y02A20/00Y02A20/208F25B1/005F25B47/025F25D21/006F25D21/06
Inventor 韦恩·费雷拉亨利-詹姆士·泰勒曼
Owner ECOLOBLUE
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