IL183317A

IL183317A - Water reclamation systems

Info

Publication number: IL183317A
Application number: IL183317A
Authority: IL
Original assignee: Magd Ahmed Kotb Abdalla
Priority date: 2004-12-08
Filing date: 2007-05-20
Publication date: 2011-11-30
Also published as: TNSN07146A1; EA200701238A1; IL183317A0; CA2584844A1; MX2007006911A; US20100005823A1; EP1819883A1; KR20070084408A; WO2006061030A1; EA010917B1; EP1819883A4; BRPI0518897A2; MA29668B1; CN101061280A; AP2007003977A0; JP2008522797A; NO20073495L; AU2005313664A1; ZA200703625B

Description

183317,7-111453562 ηικ WATER RECLAMATION SYSTEMS 183317/2 FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to engineering involving architecture, air conditioning, and electricity generation, and in particular to water reclamation systems.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Water is collected from rain, rivers, underwater, wells and treating hard water. Conservation of water is essential. Irrigation systems for conservation of agricultural water are known.

For example, GB 2 209 683 discloses a condenser for atmospheric moisture having a radiative cooling surface shielded from heat input from surroundings and which is accessible by ambient air.

GB 1 597 988 discloses a system for collecting air moisture for agriculture having an air tank exposed to the sun and cooling channels in irrigation system to condense water vapour. Air is channelled into a cylindrical container, the wall of which, at least in that part exposed to solar radiation, and which is formed of a material which is permeable to the rays of the sun. The container is partly embedded in the earth and has, on the inner side of this part of the wall, a lower coating consisting of heat-retaining and moisture-retaining material. That part of the container exposed to solar radiation has, on its inner side, an upper coating which promotes the condensation of the moisture in the air. In the case of air channelled in during the daytime, this air is heated up in the container, under the influence of solar radiation, as a result of which the moisture in the upper coating evaporates. In the case of air channelled in during the night, the moisture on the upper coating condenses and is either channelled away or is retained in the lower coating and evaporates again during the daytime which follows. The moisture is channelled, as vapour, with the flowing air through a duct to individual consumer points, e.g. the locations in the earth of individual plants, where some of the moisture condenses in each case because the earth temperature is lower than the temperature in the insulated area of the container. - 2 - 183317/2 US Pat. No. 2,332,294 (Bohmfalk) discloses a generally J-shaped distilling apparatus including a condensing coil, receptacle and vent tube. Unlike the present invention, the distilling apparatus disclosed by Bohmfalk is based upon heating water that eventually evaporates, and constitutes a closed system that militates against free air movement.

CH 608 260 (Frick) discloses a J-shaped condensation apparatus which depends upon sea water as an anchor to the system.

RU 2 157 874 (Milanich) discloses a V-shaped condensation apparatus that has neither means to induce air movement or an air entrapment compartment, and has an insulated condensation compartment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the invention, reclamation of water of humidity is performed using a system depending upon induction of air movement followed by sudden cooling and trapping of air and condensing its water content.

The same system can be used for inducing air movement with subsequent electricity generation.

The same system can be used for inducing air movement with subsequent cooling effect of the spaces.

The same system can be used to filter air.

The same system can be used to precipitate suspended particles in air.

The same system can be used for grinding material or mixing of gases.

On a large scale the same system is capable of rain induction from supersaturated clouds.

According to an embodiment of the invention there is provided a system for water reclamation from a humid environment, the system comprising a dome-shaped element, a condensed water container connected to a series of pipes one of which pipes is a safety portal for draining water, and another of which pipes is a condensation pipe for allowing entry of air to the condensed water container, said system being characterized in that: the dome-shaped element is formed of a transparent or translucent material and is connected at a lower end to the condensed water container and is connected at an upper end to an air portal, - 3 - 183317/2 a heat retaining element is disposed inside the dome-shaped element, and a lid covers the air portal.

The embodied invention differs from known systems in respect to the air portal and in the use of a heating unit which functions as an air displacement unit that sucks air in and forces it to condense its water vapor content at the water condensation unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order to understand the invention and to see how it may be carried out in practice, embodiments will now be described, by way of non-limiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which: Fig. 1 shows schematically a system according to an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 1, a J-shaped system is designed where a longer arm of the J-shape is attached to a transparent structure having a tight upper pole, a horizontal part of the J-shape is situated below earth or submersed underwater, and a shorter arm of the J-shape reaches above the level of earth or water. A glass-house effect is induced through the transparent structure having the tight upper pole. Sun allows heating of air that moves upward and is displaced from below through a distally connected system of pipes that passes underground at distances calculated to effect cooling of air as the below-earth temperature declines corresponding to depth and mean midday temperatures. The under-earth system is attached to a container where the condensed water vapor is collected. The under-earth container is connected to a customized system for the purpose of delivering water for utility such as agriculture, drinking, etc.

Changing the transparent structure size or dimension changes the vacuum effect of air suction passing under ground. At the other end of the system air movement can be used to induce a cooling effect, or for generation of electricity.

Large scale construction of this system allows for massive continuous air movement that can be used in close proximity to industrial zones to decrease the concentration of polluted air.

Large scale construction of this system allows for induction of raining from super-saturated clouds. - 4 - 183317/2 Blades of fans can be placed at the distal end of the system. The motion of the blades effected by the rate of air movement allows for generation of electricity. The motion of the blades effected by the rate of air movement allows for mixing of gases, which can be metered.

The purpose of the same structure can be directed to grinding materials through the motion of the blades caused by the rate of air movement.

The structure of the system of the present invention may come in all sizes, shapes, and dimensions, depending on purpose and needed amount of water and estimated environmental humidity. Many different types of materials are suitable for construction of this structure.

The system 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes interconnected cylindrical pipes 12 and 14, the pipe 12 being a smaller-sized opening having a diameter of one-tenth that of the pipe 14. The size of the cylindrical pipe 12 can be of any smaller proportion of the pipe 14 to allow for a glass-house effect. An outer lid may be placed at the outlet of the pipe 12. When closed, the lid traps air inside the pipe 14, while when the lid is open, air is able to escape. The flow rate of air escape contributes to a vacuum effect producing air suction at a distal end 16. A fan may be situated on the inlet or outlet of the pipe 12 and attached to an electricity generating turbine.

The pipe 14 is of cylindrical shape or any physical shape capable of retaining a volume of air and being formed of a transparent or translucent material such as glass or any material having the property of being transparent or translucent. A water pump may be placed in a compartment of the pipe 14. A fan may be situated in the compartment of the pipe 14 and attached to an electricity generating turbine.

A cylindrical or dome-shaped element 18 is coupled to a lower end of the pipe 14 and has a diameter calculated in accordance with the required flow at the distal end 16. Preferably, the element 18 is dome-shaped so as not to reflect the sun's rays and is made of a transparent or translucent material such as glass or any material having the property of being transparent or translucent.

The distal end 16 is a structure to allow air entry and may be constituted by a single or multiple structures to allow air entry. It is raised above the surface level 20 of earth or water. Multiple distal ends 16 for air entry are preferred to using a single distal end 16, since multiple distal ends 16 allow for more surface area for water vapor to condense. The air entry site at the distal end 16 is protected by gates to prevent entry of - 5 - 183317/2 animals or birds. Large or different sized air fans may be placed at the outer or inner side of the distal end 16 for the purpose of electricity generation, or for disintegration of any object entering the air portal.

A heat retaining element 22 disposed inside the dome-shaped element 18 is a mass of material that can retain heat easily in the morning and slowly releases its heat so as to maintain heating after sunset and maintain the glass house effect after sunset.

A submerged pipe 24 of any suitable shape and dimension conveys water vapor that is allowed to condense below the surface 20 of earth or water to a condensed water container 26. The depth of placing the pipe 24 under the earth depends on the required calculated cooling temperature. Depending on the purpose to which the invention is directed, the material of the pipe 24 may be porous or non-porous. An inner surface of the pipe 24 may be smooth or corrugated.

Air filters or fine sized water mist sprayers may be attached at any point of the system 10 to allow for precipitation of suspended particles in air.

The condensed water container 26 collects the condensed water conveyed by the pipe 24 and is connected to a safety portal 28 to drain water content in case of increased water volume or level. The size of the container 26 depends on its purpose of construction. Water can be pumped from the container 26 by a pump placed in the pipe 14.

A vibrator 30 is a source of vibration or sound to be transmitted through the structure 24 to aid in water vapor condensation. The vibrator 30 is an energy dependent source or energy independent source of sound waves that induces resonance and water condensation.

A safety portal 28 is coupled to the condensed water container 26 and extends above ground level. Depending on the purpose to which the invention is directed, the safety portal 28 can be connected to a water irrigation system or water channels or any larger water collecting system especially if the purpose was rain induction from clouds.

The surface 20 is the surface of the ground of the earth or the surface of water. The surface 20 can be horizontal with any degree of inclination or elevation. The surface 20 can be closely packed around the container 26, or spaced by a gutter around the container 26.

Operation of the system according to the invention exploits the fact that temperature at 1.5 meter depth is lower than surface temperature. The system 10 permits a higher volume of entrapped air within the dome-shaped element 18, and inner body of - 6 - 183317/2 the heat-retaining element 22 to trap heat that is slowly released at night to maintain difference of temperature during 24 hours, and maintain an elevated temperature at the dome-shaped element 18 with continuous flow of air even at night.. It is to be noted that air will always be cooler in the condensation pipe 24 both during day and night than at the dome-shaped element 18, thus maintaining constant air movement owing to the temperature gradient between the dome-shaped element 18 and the condensation pipe 24. A rotating turbine can thus be placed at the outlet portal to allow for electricity generation or grinding.

All examples of structures and components of the system 10 are illustrative and non-limiting.

Claims

- 7 - 183317/2 CLAIMS:

1. A system for water reclamation from a humid environment, the system comprising a dome-shaped element, a condensed water container connected to a series of pipes one of which pipes is a safety portal for draining water, and another of which pipes is a condensation pipe for allowing entry of air to the condensed water container, said system being characterized in that: the dome-shaped element is formed of a transparent or translucent material and is connected at a lower end to the condensed water container and is connected at an upper end to an air portal, a heat retaining element is disposed inside the dome-shaped element, and a lid covers the air portal.

2. The water reclamation system according to claim 1, wherein the condensation pipe comprises a source of vibration or sound to be transmitted through it.

3. The water reclamation system according to claim 1, wherein the condensation pipe is single or multiple and has a smooth or corrugated inner surface.

4. The water reclamation system according to claim 1, wherein the condensation pipe is situated below earth or submerged underwater.

5. The water reclamation system according to claim 1, wherein the condensation pipe is porous or non-porous.

6. The water reclamation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air inlet is of cylindrical shape.

7. The water reclamation system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a water pump is mounted in association with the air inlet.

8. The water reclamation system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least one fan is mounted in association with the air inlet.

9. The water reclamation system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising at least one element to allow air entry, having an opening in the place of air entry and the air fans mounted on the outer or inner side. - 8 - 183317/2

10. The water reclamation system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising air filters or fine sized water mist sprayers. For the Applicant, WOLFF, BREGMAN AND GOLLER