GB2467241A - System and method for extracting atmospheric water - Google Patents

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GB2467241A
GB2467241A GB1005381A GB201005381A GB2467241A GB 2467241 A GB2467241 A GB 2467241A GB 1005381 A GB1005381 A GB 1005381A GB 201005381 A GB201005381 A GB 201005381A GB 2467241 A GB2467241 A GB 2467241A
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Chee Keong Oh
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    • B01D5/0078—Condensation of vapours; Recovering volatile solvents by condensation characterised by auxiliary systems or arrangements
    • B01D5/009—Collecting, removing and/or treatment of the condensate
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    • B01D53/32—Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases, aerosols by electrical effects other than those provided for in group B01D61/00
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
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    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D17/00—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
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Abstract

The earth consists mainly of water and water exists on the earth's surface, in aquifers in the soil as groundwater, and in the atmosphere as water vapour. However, of all the water on earth, only less than 3 percent is fresh water. Due to factors such as climate changes, environmental pollution, as well as population growth, the available amount of fresh water sources is dwindling rapidly. In addition, there are many problems associated with provision of potable water using existing techniques. One way to overcome the aforementioned problems is to extract water from the atmosphere. However, hardware costs of current commercial systems are relatively high and they are not efficient in terms of performance. An embodiment of the invention provides a system and a method for obtaining potable water by extracting atmospheric water.
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