WO2017208194A1 - Device for collecting water from atmospheric air - Google Patents

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WO2017208194A1
WO2017208194A1 PCT/IB2017/053251 IB2017053251W WO2017208194A1 WO 2017208194 A1 WO2017208194 A1 WO 2017208194A1 IB 2017053251 W IB2017053251 W IB 2017053251W WO 2017208194 A1 WO2017208194 A1 WO 2017208194A1
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  • the present invention relates to machines, apparatus and devices that collect water from atmospheric air, particularly apparatus that collects water by adsorption and condensation.
  • Document US6117211A discloses an apparatus for removing water loaded with contaminants from a stream of fluid and release the decontaminated water to the environment.
  • the apparatus comprises an adsorbent bed that removes water loaded with contaminants from a fluid stream, and regeneration means that supply a purge gas that removes a portion of the adsorbed water in the adsorbent bed.
  • the apparatus includes separation means for removing water with contaminants that carry the purge gas.
  • the separation means comprise a condenser that produces water with contaminants in the form of condensed liquid, and a gas stream containing the purge gas and contaminants.
  • the separation means also include a semipermeable membrane that produces water without contaminants as permeate; and means to allow water without contaminants to evaporate, and expel evaporated water into the environment.
  • the document also discloses an adsorbent bed that must be continuously regenerated at a reduced pressure.
  • the device discards the separated water into the environment after decontamination. Wastewater treatment processes eliminate regulated pollutants by law, but usually they do not leave the water in conditions suitable for human consumption, in addition the process does not disclose that it condenses water present in atmospheric air.
  • Document US20060112709A1 discloses an apparatus for collecting water from the atmosphere comprising a plurality of condensing elements diverging downwards, such as for example conical plates and truncated conical plates; contained in a closed space in which the humidity of the air can condense.
  • the enclosed space communicates with the atmosphere.
  • the apparatus includes external and / or internal cold air circulation means, the circulation means includes an air conditioning unit.
  • the apparatus includes moisture collection means.
  • the document discloses pressure means to increase the flow of air entering the enclosed space; In one embodiment of the invention, the pressure means include a Venturi. Also, the document reports that it uses an air conditioning unit.
  • Air conditioning units are equipment that need compressors which consume higher powers than other equipment, such as fans, and need pressurized heat exchangers (condenser, evaporator). In addition, the compressor and heat exchangers require specialized maintenance. Based on the foregoing, an apparatus or mechanism for obtaining water retained in atmospheric air, which avoids the use of equipment, such as air conditioning units and chemical adsorption / desorption units, was not found in the prior art. / or thermal, and that allows to obtain water suitable for human consumption.
  • the present invention corresponds to a water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air comprising a first Venturi and a second Venturi, each of the Venturi has an inlet and an outlet, the second Venturi is connected to the outlet of the first Venturi.
  • the apparatus also includes a fan operatively arranged at the entrance of the first Venturi and a vortex tube.
  • the vortex tube has a entrance connected to the exit of the second Venturi; a first lateral exit that communicates with the atmosphere; and, a second lateral exit.
  • the collecting apparatus comprises a coil with an inlet port connected to the second side outlet of the vortex tube and an outlet port; and adsorption means that are located inside the coil.
  • the fan supplies atmospheric air that contains water, then the first Venturi and the second Venturi increase the speed and lower the air pressure. Subsequently, the vortex tube separates the air that leaves the second Venturi into a stream of cold air that enters the coil and a stream of hot air that is expelled into the atmosphere. Cold air contains water that is adsorbed in the adsorption media.
  • FIG. 1 corresponds to a sectional view of an embodiment of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air.
  • FIG. 2 corresponds to a detailed view of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air showing the first Venturi, the second Venturi and the vortex tube.
  • FIG. 3 corresponds to a fan of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air.
  • FIG. 4 corresponds to a vortex tube connected to a coil of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air.
  • FIG. 5 corresponds to a detail view of a condenser of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air.
  • FIG. 6 corresponds to a modality of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air having a lower section located in an underground space.
  • FIG. 7 corresponds to a detailed view of an embodiment of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air, showing a pipe connecting a pump with a filter. Detailed description of the invention
  • the present invention corresponds to a water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air (hereinafter apparatus).
  • apparatus a water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air
  • the apparatus comprises:
  • each Venturi has an input and an output, the second Venturi (2) is connected to the output of the first Venturi (1);
  • each Venturi has a form selected from the following group: conical, prismatic, pyramidal, truncated conical, prismatic, truncated, truncated pyramidal, and combinations of the foregoing.
  • the second Venturi (2) is connected to the outlet of the first Venturi (1) by means of a joint that is selected from the group: welded flanges, bolted flanges, welding (eg SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, Welding processes accepted by AWS) epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above.
  • a joint that is selected from the group: welded flanges, bolted flanges, welding (eg SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, Welding processes accepted by AWS) epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above.
  • the second Venturi (2) is connected to the output of the first Venturi (1) by welding.
  • the fan (3) is selected from the group comprising axial fans, centrifugal fans, compressors, turbosoplants, lobe blowers, centrifugal tube fans with radial ventilation and combinations of the above.
  • the fan (3) has an outlet that connects to the first venturi (1) by means of a joint that is selected from the group comprising welded flanges, bolted flanges, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW welding, FCAW, epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above.
  • the inlet (9) of the vortex tube (4) is connected to the outlet of the second Venturi (2) by means of a joint that is selected from the group comprising welded flanges, bolted flanges, SMAW, GMAW welding, GTAW, FCAW, epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above.
  • the vortex tube (4) separates the air from the second Venturi (2) into a stream of cold air that exits through the second side outlet (11) and then enters the coil (5), and a stream of hot air that exits through the first lateral outlet (10), and then it is expelled into the atmosphere by means of a pipe.
  • the inlet (9) of the vortex tube (4) is connected to the outlet of the second Venturi (2) by a bushing reduction.
  • an auxiliary coil (26) is connected between the outlet of the second Venturi (2) and the inlet (9) of the vortex tube (4).
  • the auxiliary coil (26) is connected by a joint that is selected from the group comprising welded flanges, bolted flanges, SMAW welding, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above.
  • the auxiliary coil (26) generates a centrifugal movement that agglomerates water droplets present in the atmospheric air on the internal walls of the coil. The agglomerated drops form a film of water that flows by gravity into the vortex tube (4).
  • the output of the second Venturi (2) is connected to the auxiliary coil (26) by a bushing reduction.
  • the fan (3) has a rotor (12) that sucks atmospheric air and drives it towards the first Venturi (1), and a power source (13) that is selected from the following group: wind generators, photovoltaic generators, thermal generators, electric power networks, batteries, and combinations of the above.
  • the adsorption means (8) are selected from the following group: aluminum foam, stainless steel foam, activated carbon, fiber optic foam, copper foam and combinations of the above.
  • the adsorption means (8) trap water particles retained in the atmospheric air flowing through the coil (5); Water particles agglomerate in drops. Subsequently, when the drops have a weight that allows to overcome the surface tension between the drop and the adsorption means (8), the drops are precipitated towards the outlet port (7) of the coil (5).
  • the apparatus also comprises: - a capacitor (14) connected to the outlet port (7) of the coil (5), the capacitor (14) has fins (15) located inside;
  • vent tube (17) that connects the tank (16) with the atmosphere, the vent tube (17) is connected to an upper side face of the tank (16).
  • the fins (15) are coated with a hydrophobic material, such as coatings with fluorosilicone compounds.
  • the hydrophobic material is a coating for repellent treatment in Aculon TM brand metals.
  • the capacitor (14) is selected from the following group: plate capacitors, shell and tube condensers, multi-step condensers and combinations of the foregoing.
  • the capacitor (14) is a plate capacitor.
  • the tank (16) is a tank with volume between 10L and 100L. In one embodiment of the invention, the tank (16) is connected to the condenser (14) by a removable connection that is selected from the group comprising flange connections, threaded connections, fittings and combinations of the above.
  • the tank (16) is connected to the vent tube (17) by a removable connection that is selected from the group: flange connections, threaded connections, fittings and combinations of the above.
  • the vent tube (17) allows to keep the tank (16) at atmospheric pressure. In addition, it allows the air with low moisture content to be expelled from the apparatus leaving the coil (5) and the condenser (14).
  • the tank (16) is connected to the vent tube (17) by fittings.
  • the tank (16), the condenser (14), and the coil (5) are located in a thermal sink (24), such as an underground space.
  • the apparatus also comprises:
  • a pipe (18) having a first connection (19) that connects to the tank (16) and a second connection (20) that connects to an external point; and, - a pump (21) that is arranged along the pipe (18).
  • the first connection (19) and the second connection (20) are selected from the group comprising: flange connections, threaded connections, fittings and combinations of the foregoing.
  • the pipe (18) is connected to the tank (16) and to the external point by means of a fixed joint that is selected from the group: welding (eg GMAW, GTAW, FCAM, SMAW and welding processes accepted by the AWS ); epoxy, acrylic, cyano-acrylate and polymer adhesives and combinations of the above.
  • welding eg GMAW, GTAW, FCAM, SMAW and welding processes accepted by the AWS
  • epoxy acrylic, cyano-acrylate and polymer adhesives and combinations of the above.
  • the pump (21) is selected from the group comprising: positive displacement pumps (piston pumps, screw pumps, gear pumps, among others), centrifugal pumps, peristaltic pumps, diaphragm pumps, submersible pumps and combinations of the above.
  • the apparatus is connected to a water purification unit.
  • the water purification unit comprises:
  • the filter (22) is a filter that is selected from the group consisting of: backwash filters, reverse osmosis filters, activated carbon filters, ceramic water filters, ion exchangers, alkaline products, filters of mineralization, micro sponge filters and combinations of the above.
  • the first Venturi (1) and the second Venturi (2) are cones made of fiberglass reinforced plastic.
  • the first Venturi (1) has a flange of 6 "nominal diameter.
  • the first Venturi (1) has the following dimensions:
  • the second Venturi (2) has the following dimensions:
  • the fan (3) is an axial fan with an air flow of 29cfm, a voltage of 12V and a nominal current of 0.7Amp.
  • the fan (3) It has a 120mm x 120mm x 32mm flange, which is connected to the first Venturi flange (1) by screws. The fan was connected to a 12V battery.
  • the vortex tube (4) has a maximum capacity of 220L / min, and a cooling capacity of up to 100Kcal / h, the vortex tube has the following dimensions:
  • the coil (5) was manufactured by helically bending copper pipe of 0.5plg of nominal diameter.
  • the coil (5) has a length of 1, 20m and an external diameter of 5.8plg.
  • the coil has an inlet port (6) of 0.5plg of nominal diameter and an outlet port (7) of 0.5plg of nominal diameter.
  • the adsorption means (8) are stainless steel foam.
  • the stainless steel foam was manufactured from stainless steel sponges, such as the sponges used for cleaning and household washing. Stainless steel sponges are formed from interwoven braids. In order to manufacture the adsorption means (8), the braids were separated and introduced into the copper pipe of 0.5plg of nominal diameter. Subsequently, the copper pipe was bent to form the coil (5).
  • a plate capacitor (14) is connected to the outlet port (7) of the coil (5).
  • the condenser (14) has one hundred and fifty fins (15) coated with a film of hydrophobic and oleophobic material, the film is between 2nm and 4nm thick.
  • the hydrophobic material is a coating for repellent treatment in Aculon TM brand metals.
  • the fins (15) were manufactured in aluminum and each fin (15) had a length of 30cm, a thickness of lmm and a width of 2.5plg.
  • the condenser has a shell made of fiberglass reinforced plastic, with a length of 30cm and an external diameter: 5.8plg.
  • the shell has an upper surface, with a 0.5-inch input connection that connects to the outlet port (7) of the coil (5); and has a lower surface with an output connection of lplg.
  • the tank (16) is a bottle made of aluminum with a volume of 35L, with a height of 50cm, and that has an entrance mouth of lplg that connects with the output connection of the condenser (15).
  • the condenser (14), the coil (5), and the tank (16) are located in a thermal sink (24).
  • the thermal sink (24) is an underground space.
  • the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air comprises a high pressure protective aluminum pipe (25) of nominal diameter 6plg, which covers the elements located from the fan (1) to the tank (16).
  • a vent tube (17) is connected to an upper side face of the tank (16).
  • the vent tube (17) has lplg of nominal diameter.
  • the vent tube (17) leaves the protective pipe (25) radially, then bends 90 ° in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the protective pipe (25) and extends until it exits the heat sink ( 24) (underground space) and reach the atmosphere.
  • inside the tank (16) there is a submersible pump (21) with a capacity between 22L / min and 234L / min, and 36W of power.
  • the pump (21) has a 12V electric motor that connects to the 12V battery.
  • the Pump (21) has a pumping outlet connected to the first connection (19) of the pipe (18).
  • the pipe (18) has 0.5 pl of nominal diameter.
  • the filter (22) is a mineralization and purification filter that allows the water from the tank (16) to be adapted for human consumption.
  • An upper face of the filter (22) is connected to the pipe (18);
  • the bottom face of the filter (22) is connected via a conduit to a storage tank (23) of 1000L volume.
  • the storage tank (23) has a tap through which a user can obtain potable, mineralized and purified water suitable for human consumption.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for collecting water from atmospheric air. The collector device of the invention comprises a first venturi and a second venturi, each having an inlet and an outlet. The second venturi is connected to the outlet of the first venturi. The device also includes a fan disposed operationally in the inlet of the first venturi and a vortex tube. The vortex tube comprises: an inlet connected to the outlet of the second venturi; a first side outlet in communication with the atmosphere; and a second side outlet. The collector device further comprises a coil having an inlet port connected to the second side outlet of the vortex tube, and an outlet port; and adsorption means located inside the coil.

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APARATO COLECTOR DE AGUA A PARTIR DE AIRE ATMOSFÉRICO  WATER COLLECTOR SYSTEM FROM ATMOSPHERIC AIR
Campo de la invención La presente invención se relaciona con máquinas, aparatos y dispositivos que colectan agua a partir de aire atmosférico, particularmente con aparatos que colectan agua mediante adsorción y condensación. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to machines, apparatus and devices that collect water from atmospheric air, particularly apparatus that collects water by adsorption and condensation.
Descripción del estado de la técnica Description of the state of the art
El estado de la técnica divulga documentos relacionados con aparatos y procesos para condensar y adsorber agua a partir de aire atmosférico, como por ejemplo los documentos US6117211 A y US20060112709A 1. El documento US6117211A divulga un aparato para remover agua cargada de contaminantes de una corriente de fluido y liberar el agua descontaminada al ambiente. El aparato comprende una cama adsorbente que remueve agua cargada con contaminantes de una corriente de fluido, y medios de regeneración que suministran un gas de purga que remueve una porción del agua adsorbida en la cama adsorbente. Además, el aparato incluye medios de separación para remover el agua con contaminantes que arrastra el gas de purga. Los medios de separación comprenden un condensador que produce agua con contaminantes en forma de líquido condensado, y una corriente de gas que contiene el gas de purga y contaminantes. Los medios de separación también incluyen una membrana semipermeable que produce agua sin contaminantes como permeado; y medios para permitir que el agua sin contaminantes se evapore, y expulsar el agua evaporada al ambiente. El documento también divulga una cama adsorbente que debe ser regenerada continuamente a una presión reducida. Por otra parte, el documento menciona materiales que sugieren que la adsorción es química, por lo cual se entiende que es necesario un proceso adicional, como por ejemplo calentamiento, o suministro de gas seco que recupere la humedad adsorbida. Además, el aparato desecha el agua separada hacia el ambiente luego de la descontaminación. Los procesos para tratamiento de aguas residuales eliminan contaminantes regulados por la ley, pero por lo general no dejan el agua en condiciones aptas para el consumo humano, además el proceso no divulga que condensa agua presente en aire atmosférico. The prior art discloses documents related to apparatus and processes for condensing and adsorbing water from atmospheric air, such as documents US6117211 A and US20060112709A 1. Document US6117211A discloses an apparatus for removing water loaded with contaminants from a stream of fluid and release the decontaminated water to the environment. The apparatus comprises an adsorbent bed that removes water loaded with contaminants from a fluid stream, and regeneration means that supply a purge gas that removes a portion of the adsorbed water in the adsorbent bed. In addition, the apparatus includes separation means for removing water with contaminants that carry the purge gas. The separation means comprise a condenser that produces water with contaminants in the form of condensed liquid, and a gas stream containing the purge gas and contaminants. The separation means also include a semipermeable membrane that produces water without contaminants as permeate; and means to allow water without contaminants to evaporate, and expel evaporated water into the environment. The document also discloses an adsorbent bed that must be continuously regenerated at a reduced pressure. On the other hand, the document mentions materials that suggest that the adsorption is chemical, so it is understood that an additional process is necessary, such as heating, or dry gas supply that recovers adsorbed moisture. In addition, the device discards the separated water into the environment after decontamination. Wastewater treatment processes eliminate regulated pollutants by law, but usually they do not leave the water in conditions suitable for human consumption, in addition the process does not disclose that it condenses water present in atmospheric air.
El documento US20060112709A1 divulga un aparato para colectar agua de la atmósfera que comprende una pluralidad de elementos de condensación divergentes hacia abajo, como por ejemplo platos cónicos y platos cónicos truncados; contenidos en un espacio cerrado en el cual la humedad del aire puede condensar. El espacio cerrado se comunica con la atmósfera. Además, el aparato incluye medios de circulación de aire frió exterior y/o interior, los medios de circulación incluyen una unidad de aire acondicionado. También, el aparato incluye medios de recolección de humedad. Por otra parte, el documento divulga medios de presión para aumentar el flujo de aire que entra al espacio cerrado; en una modalidad de la invención los medios de presión incluyen un Venturi. También, el documento divulga que utiliza una unidad de aire acondicionado. Las unidades de aire acondicionado son equipos que necesitan compresores los cuales consumen potencias superiores a otros equipos, como por ejemplo ventiladores, y necesitan intercambiadores de calor presurizados (condensador, evaporador). Además, el compresor y los intercambiadores de calor requieren mantenimiento especializado. Con base en lo anterior, no se encontró en el estado de la técnica un aparato o mecanismo para obtener agua retenida en el aire atmosférico, que evite el uso de equipos, como por ejemplo unidades de aire acondicionado y unidades de adsorción/desorción química y/o térmica, y que permita obtener agua apta para el consumo humano. Document US20060112709A1 discloses an apparatus for collecting water from the atmosphere comprising a plurality of condensing elements diverging downwards, such as for example conical plates and truncated conical plates; contained in a closed space in which the humidity of the air can condense. The enclosed space communicates with the atmosphere. In addition, the apparatus includes external and / or internal cold air circulation means, the circulation means includes an air conditioning unit. Also, the apparatus includes moisture collection means. On the other hand, the document discloses pressure means to increase the flow of air entering the enclosed space; In one embodiment of the invention, the pressure means include a Venturi. Also, the document reports that it uses an air conditioning unit. Air conditioning units are equipment that need compressors which consume higher powers than other equipment, such as fans, and need pressurized heat exchangers (condenser, evaporator). In addition, the compressor and heat exchangers require specialized maintenance. Based on the foregoing, an apparatus or mechanism for obtaining water retained in atmospheric air, which avoids the use of equipment, such as air conditioning units and chemical adsorption / desorption units, was not found in the prior art. / or thermal, and that allows to obtain water suitable for human consumption.
Breve descripción de la invención Brief Description of the Invention
El presente invento corresponde a un aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico que comprende un primer Venturi y un segundo Venturi, cada uno de los Venturi tiene una entrada y una salida, el segundo Venturi se conecta a la salida del primer Venturi. El aparato también incluye un ventilador dispuesto operacionalmente en la entrada del primer Venturi y un tubo vortex. A su vez, el tubo vortex tiene un ingreso conectado a la salida del segundo Venturi; una primera salida lateral que se comunica con la atmósfera; y, una segunda salida lateral. También, el aparato colector comprende un serpentín con un puerto de ingreso conectado a la segunda salida lateral del tubo vortex y un puerto de salida; y medios de adsorción que se ubican al interior del serpentín. El ventilador suministra aire atmosférico que contiene agua, luego el primer Venturi y el segundo Venturi aumentan la velocidad y bajan la presión del aire. Posteriormente el tubo vortex separa el aire que sale del segundo Venturi en una corriente de aire frío que ingresa al serpentín y una corriente de aire caliente que se expulsa a la atmósfera. El aire frío contiene agua que se adsorbe en los medios de adsorción. The present invention corresponds to a water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air comprising a first Venturi and a second Venturi, each of the Venturi has an inlet and an outlet, the second Venturi is connected to the outlet of the first Venturi. The apparatus also includes a fan operatively arranged at the entrance of the first Venturi and a vortex tube. In turn, the vortex tube has a entrance connected to the exit of the second Venturi; a first lateral exit that communicates with the atmosphere; and, a second lateral exit. Also, the collecting apparatus comprises a coil with an inlet port connected to the second side outlet of the vortex tube and an outlet port; and adsorption means that are located inside the coil. The fan supplies atmospheric air that contains water, then the first Venturi and the second Venturi increase the speed and lower the air pressure. Subsequently, the vortex tube separates the air that leaves the second Venturi into a stream of cold air that enters the coil and a stream of hot air that is expelled into the atmosphere. Cold air contains water that is adsorbed in the adsorption media.
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La FIG. 1 corresponde a una vista en corte de una modalidad del aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico. FIG. 1 corresponds to a sectional view of an embodiment of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air.
La FIG. 2 corresponde a una vista de detalle del aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico que muestra el primer Venturi, el segundo Venturi y el tubo vortex. La FIG. 3 corresponde a un ventilador del aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico. FIG. 2 corresponds to a detailed view of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air showing the first Venturi, the second Venturi and the vortex tube. FIG. 3 corresponds to a fan of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air.
La FIG. 4 corresponde a un tubo vortex conectado a un serpentín del aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico. FIG. 4 corresponds to a vortex tube connected to a coil of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air.
La FIG. 5 corresponde a una vista de detalle de un condensador del aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico. FIG. 5 corresponds to a detail view of a condenser of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air.
La FIG. 6 corresponde a una modalidad del aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico que tiene una sección inferior ubicada en un espacio subterráneo. La FIG. 7 corresponde a una vista de detalle de una modalidad del aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico, que muestra una tubería que conecta una bomba con un filtro. Descripción detallada de la invención FIG. 6 corresponds to a modality of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air having a lower section located in an underground space. FIG. 7 corresponds to a detailed view of an embodiment of the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air, showing a pipe connecting a pump with a filter. Detailed description of the invention
El presente invento corresponde a un aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico (en adelante aparato). Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 1, y la FIG. 2, en una modalidad de la invención el aparato comprende: The present invention corresponds to a water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air (hereinafter apparatus). Referring to FIG. 1, and FIG. 2, in one embodiment of the invention the apparatus comprises:
- un primer Venturi (1) y un segundo Venturi (2), cada Venturi tiene una entrada y una salida, el segundo Venturi (2) se conecta a la salida del primer Venturi (1);  - a first Venturi (1) and a second Venturi (2), each Venturi has an input and an output, the second Venturi (2) is connected to the output of the first Venturi (1);
- un ventilador (3) dispuesto operacionalmente en la entrada del primer Venturi - a fan (3) operationally arranged at the entrance of the first Venturi
(i); (i);
- un tubo vortex (4) con:  - a vortex tube (4) with:
- un ingreso (9) conectado a la salida del segundo Venturi (2);  - an entry (9) connected to the exit of the second Venturi (2);
- una primera salida lateral (10) que se comunica con la atmósfera; y, - una segunda salida lateral (11);  - a first lateral outlet (10) that communicates with the atmosphere; and, - a second lateral outlet (11);
- un serpentín (5) con un puerto de ingreso (6) y un puerto de salida (7), el puerto de ingreso (6) se conecta a la segunda salida lateral (11) del tubo vortex (4); y,  - a coil (5) with an inlet port (6) and an outlet port (7), the inlet port (6) is connected to the second side outlet (11) of the vortex tube (4); Y,
- medios de adsorción (8) ubicados al interior del serpentín (5).  - adsorption means (8) located inside the coil (5).
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 2, en una modalidad de la invención, el primer Venturi (1), y el segundo Venturi (2) tienen una sección transversal que se reduce en la dirección longitudinal y converge hacia la salida de cada Venturi. Cuando entra fluido por cada Venturi, dicho fluido sale con una velocidad mayor y una menor presión. En una modalidad de la invención cada Venturi tiene una forma seleccionada del siguiente grupo: cónica, prismática, piramidal, cónica truncada, prismática, truncada, piramidal truncada, y combinaciones de los anteriores. En una modalidad de la invención, el segundo Venturi (2) se conecta a la salida del primer Venturi (1) mediante una unión que se selecciona del grupon: bridas soldadas, bridas atornilladas, soldadura (v.g. SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, procesos de soldadura aceptados por la AWS) adhesivos epóxicos, acrílicos, y combinaciones de los anteriores. Referring to FIG. 2, in one embodiment of the invention, the first Venturi (1), and the second Venturi (2) have a cross section that is reduced in the longitudinal direction and converges towards the exit of each Venturi. When fluid enters through each Venturi, said fluid exits with a higher speed and lower pressure. In one embodiment of the invention, each Venturi has a form selected from the following group: conical, prismatic, pyramidal, truncated conical, prismatic, truncated, truncated pyramidal, and combinations of the foregoing. In one embodiment of the invention, the second Venturi (2) is connected to the outlet of the first Venturi (1) by means of a joint that is selected from the group: welded flanges, bolted flanges, welding (eg SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, Welding processes accepted by AWS) epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 2, en una modalidad de la invención, el segundo Venturi (2) se conecta a la salida del primer Venturi (1) mediante soldadura. Referring to FIG. 2, in one embodiment of the invention, the second Venturi (2) is connected to the output of the first Venturi (1) by welding.
En una modalidad de la invención el ventilador (3) se selecciona del grupo que comprende ventiladores axiales, ventiladores centrífugos, compresores, turbosoplantes, sopladores de lóbulos, ventiladores de tubo centrífugo con ventilación radial y combinaciones de los anteriores. In one embodiment of the invention, the fan (3) is selected from the group comprising axial fans, centrifugal fans, compressors, turbosoplants, lobe blowers, centrifugal tube fans with radial ventilation and combinations of the above.
En una modalidad de la invención el ventilador (3), tiene una boca de salida que se conecta con el primer venturi (1) mediante una unión que se selecciona del grupo que comprende bridas soldadas, bridas atornilladas, soldadura SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, adhesivos epóxicos, acrílicos, y combinaciones de los anteriores. In one embodiment of the invention, the fan (3) has an outlet that connects to the first venturi (1) by means of a joint that is selected from the group comprising welded flanges, bolted flanges, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW welding, FCAW, epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above.
En una modalidad de la invención, el ingreso (9) del tubo vortex (4) se conecta en la salida del segundo Venturi (2) mediante una unión que se selecciona del grupo que comprende bridas soldadas, bridas atornilladas, soldadura SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, adhesivos epóxicos, acrílicos, y combinaciones de los anteriores. El tubo vortex (4) separa el aire proveniente del segundo Venturi (2) en una corriente de aire frío que sale por la segunda salida lateral (11) y posteriormente ingresa al serpentín (5), y una corriente de aire caliente que sale por la primera salida lateral (10), y luego se expulsa a la atmósfera mediante una tubería. En una modalidad de la invención, el ingreso (9) del tubo vortex (4) se conecta a la salida del segundo Venturi (2) mediante una reducción bushing. In one embodiment of the invention, the inlet (9) of the vortex tube (4) is connected to the outlet of the second Venturi (2) by means of a joint that is selected from the group comprising welded flanges, bolted flanges, SMAW, GMAW welding, GTAW, FCAW, epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above. The vortex tube (4) separates the air from the second Venturi (2) into a stream of cold air that exits through the second side outlet (11) and then enters the coil (5), and a stream of hot air that exits through the first lateral outlet (10), and then it is expelled into the atmosphere by means of a pipe. In one embodiment of the invention, the inlet (9) of the vortex tube (4) is connected to the outlet of the second Venturi (2) by a bushing reduction.
En una modalidad de la invención, se conecta un serpentín auxiliar (26) entre la salida del segundo Venturi (2) y el ingreso (9) del tubo vortex (4). El serpentín auxiliar (26) se conecta mediante una unión que se selecciona del grupo que comprende bridas soldadas, bridas atornilladas, soldadura SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, adhesivos epóxicos, acrílicos, y combinaciones de los anteriores. El serpentín auxiliar (26) genera un movimiento centrífugo que aglomera gotas de agua presentes en el aire atmosférico en las paredes internas del serpentín. Las gotas aglomeradas forman una película de agua que fluye por gravedad hacia el tubo vortex (4). En una modalidad de invención, la salida del segundo Venturi (2) se conecta al serpentín auxiliar (26) mediante una reducción bushing. Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 3, en una modalidad de la invención, el ventilador (3) tiene un rotor (12) que succiona aire atmosférico y lo impulsa hacia el primer Venturi (1), y una fuente de potencia (13) que se selecciona del siguiente grupo: generadores eólicos, generadores fotovoltáicos, generadores térmicos, redes de energía eléctrica, baterías, y combinaciones de los anteriores. In one embodiment of the invention, an auxiliary coil (26) is connected between the outlet of the second Venturi (2) and the inlet (9) of the vortex tube (4). The auxiliary coil (26) is connected by a joint that is selected from the group comprising welded flanges, bolted flanges, SMAW welding, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, epoxy adhesives, acrylics, and combinations of the above. The auxiliary coil (26) generates a centrifugal movement that agglomerates water droplets present in the atmospheric air on the internal walls of the coil. The agglomerated drops form a film of water that flows by gravity into the vortex tube (4). In one embodiment of the invention, the output of the second Venturi (2) is connected to the auxiliary coil (26) by a bushing reduction. Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment of the invention, the fan (3) has a rotor (12) that sucks atmospheric air and drives it towards the first Venturi (1), and a power source (13) that is selected from the following group: wind generators, photovoltaic generators, thermal generators, electric power networks, batteries, and combinations of the above.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 4, en una modalidad de la invención los medios de adsorción (8) se seleccionan del siguiente grupo: espuma de aluminio, espuma de acero inoxidable, carbón activado, espuma de fibra óptica, espuma de cobre y combinaciones de los anteriores. Los medios de adsorción (8) atrapan partículas de agua retenidas en el aire atmosférico que fluye a través del serpentín (5); las partículas de agua se aglomeran en gotas. Posteriormente, cuando las gotas tienen un peso que permite vencer la tensión superficial entre la gota y los medios de adsorción (8), las gotas se precipitan hacia el puerto de salida (7) del serpentín (5). Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 5, en una modalidad de la invención, el aparato también comprende: - un condensador (14) conectado al puerto de salida (7) del serpentín (5), el condensador (14) tiene aletas (15) ubicadas en su interior; Referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment of the invention the adsorption means (8) are selected from the following group: aluminum foam, stainless steel foam, activated carbon, fiber optic foam, copper foam and combinations of the above. The adsorption means (8) trap water particles retained in the atmospheric air flowing through the coil (5); Water particles agglomerate in drops. Subsequently, when the drops have a weight that allows to overcome the surface tension between the drop and the adsorption means (8), the drops are precipitated towards the outlet port (7) of the coil (5). Referring to FIG. 5, in one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus also comprises: - a capacitor (14) connected to the outlet port (7) of the coil (5), the capacitor (14) has fins (15) located inside;
- un tanque (16) conectado debajo del condensador (14); y  - a tank (16) connected under the condenser (14); Y
- un tubo de venteo (17) que comunica el tanque (16) con la atmósfera, el tubo de venteo (17) se conecta en una cara lateral superior del tanque (16).  - a vent tube (17) that connects the tank (16) with the atmosphere, the vent tube (17) is connected to an upper side face of the tank (16).
En una modalidad de la invención, las aletas (15) se recubren con un material hidrofóbico, como por ejemplo recubrimientos con compuestos de fluorosilicona. En una modalidad de la invención, el material hidrofóbico es un recubrimiento para tratamiento de repelencia en metales de la marca Aculon™. In one embodiment of the invention, the fins (15) are coated with a hydrophobic material, such as coatings with fluorosilicone compounds. In one embodiment of the invention, the hydrophobic material is a coating for repellent treatment in Aculon ™ brand metals.
En una modalidad de la invención, el condensador (14) se selecciona del siguiente grupo: condensadores de placas, condensadores de coraza y tubos, condensadores de múltiples pasos y combinaciones de los anteriores. En la modalidad preferida, el condensador (14) es un condensador de placas. In one embodiment of the invention, the capacitor (14) is selected from the following group: plate capacitors, shell and tube condensers, multi-step condensers and combinations of the foregoing. In the preferred embodiment, the capacitor (14) is a plate capacitor.
En una modalidad de la invención, el tanque (16) es un tanque con volumen entre 10L y 100L. En una modalidad de la invención, el tanque (16) se conecta al condensador (14) mediante una conexión removible que se selecciona del grupo que comprende conexiones por bridas, conexiones roscadas, racores y combinaciones de los anteriores. In one embodiment of the invention, the tank (16) is a tank with volume between 10L and 100L. In one embodiment of the invention, the tank (16) is connected to the condenser (14) by a removable connection that is selected from the group comprising flange connections, threaded connections, fittings and combinations of the above.
En una modalidad de la invención, el tanque (16) se conecta al tubo de venteo (17) mediante una conexión removible que se selecciona del grupo: conexiones por bridas, conexiones roscadas, racores y combinaciones de los anteriores. El tubo de venteo (17) permite mantener el tanque (16) a presión atmosférica. Además, permite expulsar del aparato aire con bajo contenido de humedad que sale del serpentín (5) y el condensador (14). In one embodiment of the invention, the tank (16) is connected to the vent tube (17) by a removable connection that is selected from the group: flange connections, threaded connections, fittings and combinations of the above. The vent tube (17) allows to keep the tank (16) at atmospheric pressure. In addition, it allows the air with low moisture content to be expelled from the apparatus leaving the coil (5) and the condenser (14).
Haciendo referencia a al FIG. 5, en una modalidad de la invención, el tanque (16) se conecta al tubo de venteo (17) mediante racores. Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 6, en una modalidad de la invención, el tanque (16), el condensador (14), y el serpentín (5) se ubican en un sumidero térmico (24), como por ejemplo un espacio subterráneo. Referring to FIG. 5, in one embodiment of the invention, the tank (16) is connected to the vent tube (17) by fittings. Referring to FIG. 6, in one embodiment of the invention, the tank (16), the condenser (14), and the coil (5) are located in a thermal sink (24), such as an underground space.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 7, en una modalidad de la invención, el aparato también comprende: Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus also comprises:
una tubería (18) que tiene una primera conexión (19) que se conecta al tanque (16) y una segunda conexión (20) que se conecta a un punto externo; y, - una bomba (21) que se dispone a lo largo de la tubería (18).  a pipe (18) having a first connection (19) that connects to the tank (16) and a second connection (20) that connects to an external point; and, - a pump (21) that is arranged along the pipe (18).
En una modalidad de la invención, la primera conexión (19) y la segunda conexión (20) se seleccionan del grupo que comprende: conexiones por bridas, conexiones roscadas, racores y combinaciones de los anteriores. In one embodiment of the invention, the first connection (19) and the second connection (20) are selected from the group comprising: flange connections, threaded connections, fittings and combinations of the foregoing.
En una modalidad de la invención la tubería (18) se conecta al tanque (16) y al punto externo mediante una unión fija que se selecciona del grupo: soldadura (v.g. GMAW, GTAW, FCAM, SMAW y procesos de soldadura aceptados por la AWS); adhesivos epóxicos, acrílicos, ciano-acrilatos y poliméricos y combinaciones de los anteriores. In one embodiment of the invention, the pipe (18) is connected to the tank (16) and to the external point by means of a fixed joint that is selected from the group: welding (eg GMAW, GTAW, FCAM, SMAW and welding processes accepted by the AWS ); epoxy, acrylic, cyano-acrylate and polymer adhesives and combinations of the above.
En una modalidad de la invención, la bomba (21) se selecciona del grupo que comprende: bombas de desplazamiento positivo (bombas de pistones, bombas de tornillo, bombas de engranajes, entre otras), bombas centrífugas, bombas peristálticas, bombas de diafragma, bombas sumergibles y combinaciones de los anteriores. In one embodiment of the invention, the pump (21) is selected from the group comprising: positive displacement pumps (piston pumps, screw pumps, gear pumps, among others), centrifugal pumps, peristaltic pumps, diaphragm pumps, submersible pumps and combinations of the above.
En una modalidad de la invención, el aparato se conecta a una unidad de potabilización de agua. In one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus is connected to a water purification unit.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 1, en una modalidad de la invención, la unidad de potabilización de agua comprende: Referring to FIG. 1, in one embodiment of the invention, the water purification unit comprises:
un filtro (22) que se conecta con la segunda conexión (20) de la tubería a filter (22) that connects to the second connection (20) of the pipe
(18); y, un tanque de almacenamiento (23) que se conecta debajo del filtro (22). (18); Y, a storage tank (23) that is connected under the filter (22).
En una modalidad de la invención, el filtro (22) es un filtro que se selecciona del grupo conformado por: filtros de retrolavado, filtros de osmosis inversa, filtros de carbón activado, filtros cerámicos para agua, intercambiadores de iones, productos alcalinos, filtros de mineralización, filtros de micro esponja y combinaciones de los anteriores. In one embodiment of the invention, the filter (22) is a filter that is selected from the group consisting of: backwash filters, reverse osmosis filters, activated carbon filters, ceramic water filters, ion exchangers, alkaline products, filters of mineralization, micro sponge filters and combinations of the above.
Ejemplo: aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico de 33Lagua/día Se construyó un aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico de una capacidad promedio de 33Lagua/día. Example: water trap apparatus from atmospheric air ater 33L / day water trap apparatus was constructed from atmospheric air an average capacity 33Lagua / day.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 2, el primer Venturi (1) y el segundo Venturi (2) son conos fabricados en plástico reforzado con fibra de vidrio. El primer Venturi (1) tiene una brida de 6" de diámetro nominal. Referring to FIG. 2, the first Venturi (1) and the second Venturi (2) are cones made of fiberglass reinforced plastic. The first Venturi (1) has a flange of 6 "nominal diameter.
El primer Venturi (1) tiene las siguientes dimensiones: The first Venturi (1) has the following dimensions:
diámetro de entrada: 6plg  inlet diameter: 6plg
diámetro de salida: 3plg  output diameter: 3plg
- longitud: 2m - length: 2m
El segundo Venturi (2) tiene las siguientes dimensiones: The second Venturi (2) has the following dimensions:
diámetro de entrada: 3plg  inlet diameter: 3plg
diámetro de salida: lplg  outlet diameter: lplg
- longitud: l,70m - length: l, 70m
A la salida del segundo Venturi (2) se conecta una reducción bushing de lplg de diámetro nominal a 0,5plg de diámetro nominal. Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 3, el ventilador (3) es un ventilador axial con un flujo de aire de 29cfm, un voltaje de 12V y una corriente nominal de 0,7Amp. El ventilador (3) tiene una brida de 120mm x 120mm x 32mm, que se conecta con la brida del primer Venturi (1) mediante tornillos. El ventilador se conectó a una batería de 12V. At the output of the second Venturi (2) a bushing reduction of lplg of nominal diameter to 0.5plg of nominal diameter is connected. Referring to FIG. 3, the fan (3) is an axial fan with an air flow of 29cfm, a voltage of 12V and a nominal current of 0.7Amp. The fan (3) It has a 120mm x 120mm x 32mm flange, which is connected to the first Venturi flange (1) by screws. The fan was connected to a 12V battery.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 4, el tubo vortex (4), tiene una capacidad máxima de 220L/min, y una capacidad de enfriamiento de hasta 100Kcal/h, el tubo vortex tiene las siguientes dimensiones: Referring to FIG. 4, the vortex tube (4), has a maximum capacity of 220L / min, and a cooling capacity of up to 100Kcal / h, the vortex tube has the following dimensions:
un ingreso (9), que es una reducción de l,0plg de diámetro nominal a 0,25plg de diámetro nominal;  an income (9), which is a reduction of 1.0plg of nominal diameter to 0.25plg of nominal diameter;
una primera salida lateral (10) de 0,25plg de diámetro nominal; y,  a first side outlet (10) of 0.25plg of nominal diameter; Y,
- una segunda salida lateral (11) de 0,5plg de diámetro nominal, - a second side outlet (11) of 0.5plg of nominal diameter,
longitud: 212mm;  length: 212mm;
diámetro exterior máximo: 45mm.  maximum outer diameter: 45mm.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 5, el serpentín (5) se fabricó doblando de manera helicoidal tubería de cobre de 0,5plg de diámetro nominal. El serpentín (5) tiene una longitud de l,20m y un diámetro externo de 5,8plg. El serpentín tiene un puerto de ingreso (6) de 0,5plg de diámetro nominal y un puerto de salida (7) de 0,5plg de diámetro nominal. Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 4, los medios de adsorción (8) son espuma de acero inoxidable. La espuma de acero inoxidable se manufacturó a partir de esponjillas de acero inoxidables, como por ejemplo las esponjillas utilizadas para limpieza y lavado doméstico. Las esponjillas de acero inoxidable se conforman a partir de trenzas entrelazadas. Para manufacturar los medios de adsorción (8), se separaron las trenzas y se introdujeron en la tubería de cobre de 0,5plg de diámetro nominal. Posteriormente, se dobló la tubería de cobre para conformar el serpentín (5). Referring to FIG. 5, the coil (5) was manufactured by helically bending copper pipe of 0.5plg of nominal diameter. The coil (5) has a length of 1, 20m and an external diameter of 5.8plg. The coil has an inlet port (6) of 0.5plg of nominal diameter and an outlet port (7) of 0.5plg of nominal diameter. Referring to FIG. 4, the adsorption means (8) are stainless steel foam. The stainless steel foam was manufactured from stainless steel sponges, such as the sponges used for cleaning and household washing. Stainless steel sponges are formed from interwoven braids. In order to manufacture the adsorption means (8), the braids were separated and introduced into the copper pipe of 0.5plg of nominal diameter. Subsequently, the copper pipe was bent to form the coil (5).
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 7, al puerto de salida (7) del serpentín (5), se conecta un condensador (14) de placas. El condensador (14) tiene ciento cincuenta aletas (15) recubiertas con una película de material hidrofóbico y oleofóbico, la película es de un espesor entre 2nm y 4nm. El material hidrofóbico es un recubrimiento para tratamiento de repelencia en metales de la marca Aculon™. Las aletas (15) se fabricaron en aluminio y cada aleta (15) tenía una longitud de 30cm, un espesor de lmm y un ancho de 2,5plg. Referring to FIG. 7, a plate capacitor (14) is connected to the outlet port (7) of the coil (5). The condenser (14) has one hundred and fifty fins (15) coated with a film of hydrophobic and oleophobic material, the film is between 2nm and 4nm thick. The hydrophobic material is a coating for repellent treatment in Aculon ™ brand metals. The fins (15) were manufactured in aluminum and each fin (15) had a length of 30cm, a thickness of lmm and a width of 2.5plg.
El condensador (15) tiene una coraza fabricada en plástico reforzado con fibra de vidrio, con una longitud de 30cm y un diámetro externo: 5,8plg. La coraza tiene una superficie superior, con una conexión de entrada de 0,5plg que se conecta con el puerto de salida (7) del serpentín (5); y tiene una superficie inferior con una conexión de salida de lplg. The condenser (15) has a shell made of fiberglass reinforced plastic, with a length of 30cm and an external diameter: 5.8plg. The shell has an upper surface, with a 0.5-inch input connection that connects to the outlet port (7) of the coil (5); and has a lower surface with an output connection of lplg.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 5, debajo de la superficie inferior del condensador (15) se conectó un tanque (16). El tanque (16) es un botellón fabricado en aluminio con un volumen de 35L, con una altura de 50cm, y que tiene una boca de ingreso de lplg que se conecta con la conexión de salida del condensador (15). Referring to FIG. 5, below the bottom surface of the condenser (15) a tank (16) was connected. The tank (16) is a bottle made of aluminum with a volume of 35L, with a height of 50cm, and that has an entrance mouth of lplg that connects with the output connection of the condenser (15).
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 6, el condensador (14), el serpentín (5), y el tanque (16) se ubican en un sumidero térmico (24). El sumidero térmico (24) es un espacio subterráneo. Referring to FIG. 6, the condenser (14), the coil (5), and the tank (16) are located in a thermal sink (24). The thermal sink (24) is an underground space.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 2, el aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico comprende una tubería protectora (25) de aluminio para alta presión de 6plg de diámetro nominal, que cubre los elementos ubicados desde el ventilador (1) hasta el tanque (16). Referring to FIG. 2, the water collecting apparatus from atmospheric air comprises a high pressure protective aluminum pipe (25) of nominal diameter 6plg, which covers the elements located from the fan (1) to the tank (16).
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 5, en una cara lateral superior del tanque (16) se conecta un tubo de venteo (17). El tubo de venteo (17) tiene lplg de diámetro nominal. Además, el tubo de venteo (17) sale de la tubería protectora (25) de manera radial, luego se dobla 90° en una dirección paralela a la dirección axial de la tubería protectora (25) y se extiende hasta salir del sumidero térmico (24) (espacio subterráneo) y llegar a la atmósfera. Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 5, dentro del tanque (16) se dispone una bomba (21) sumergible con una capacidad entre22L/min y 234L/min, y de 36W de potencia. La bomba (21) tiene un motor eléctrico de 12V que se conecta a la batería de 12V. La bomba (21) tiene una salida de bombeo conectada a la primera conexión (19) de la tubería (18). La tubería (18) tiene 0,5plg de diámetro nominal. Referring to FIG. 5, a vent tube (17) is connected to an upper side face of the tank (16). The vent tube (17) has lplg of nominal diameter. In addition, the vent tube (17) leaves the protective pipe (25) radially, then bends 90 ° in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the protective pipe (25) and extends until it exits the heat sink ( 24) (underground space) and reach the atmosphere. Referring to FIG. 5, inside the tank (16) there is a submersible pump (21) with a capacity between 22L / min and 234L / min, and 36W of power. The pump (21) has a 12V electric motor that connects to the 12V battery. The Pump (21) has a pumping outlet connected to the first connection (19) of the pipe (18). The pipe (18) has 0.5 pl of nominal diameter.
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 5, el filtro (22) es un filtro de mineralización y purificación que permite adaptar el agua proveniente del tanque (16) para consumo humano. Una cara superior del filtro (22) se conecta con la tubería (18); la cara inferior del filtro (22) se conecta mediante un conducto a un tanque de almacenamiento (23) de 1000L de volumen. El tanque de almacenamiento (23) tiene un grifo mediante el cual un usuario puede obtener agua potable, mineralizada y purificada apta para el consumo humano. Referring to FIG. 5, the filter (22) is a mineralization and purification filter that allows the water from the tank (16) to be adapted for human consumption. An upper face of the filter (22) is connected to the pipe (18); The bottom face of the filter (22) is connected via a conduit to a storage tank (23) of 1000L volume. The storage tank (23) has a tap through which a user can obtain potable, mineralized and purified water suitable for human consumption.
Se debe entender que la presente invención no se halla limitada a las modalidades descritas e ilustradas, y la persona versada en la técnica entenderá que pueden efectuarse numerosas variaciones y modificaciones que no se apartan del espíritu de la invención, el cual solo se encuentra definido por las siguientes reivindicaciones. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the modalities described and illustrated, and the person skilled in the art will understand that numerous variations and modifications can be made that do not depart from the spirit of the invention, which is only defined by The following claims.

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REIVINDICACIONES
1. Un aparato colector de agua a partir de aire atmosférico que comprende: 1. A device for collecting water from atmospheric air that comprises:
- un primer Venturi (1) y un segundo Venturi (2), cada Venturi tiene una entrada y una salida, el segundo Venturi (2) se conecta a la salida del primer - a first Venturi (1) and a second Venturi (2), each Venturi has an inlet and an outlet, the second Venturi (2) connects to the outlet of the first
Venturi (1); Venturi (1);
- un ventilador (3) dispuesto operacionalmente en la entrada del primer Venturi - a fan (3) operationally arranged at the inlet of the first Venturi
(i); (Yo);
- un tubo vortex (4) con: - a vortex tube (4) with:
- un ingreso (9) conectado en la salida del segundo Venturi (2); - an inlet (9) connected to the outlet of the second Venturi (2);
- una primera salida lateral (10) comunicada con la atmósfera; y, - a first lateral outlet (10) connected to the atmosphere; and,
- una segunda salida lateral (11); - a second lateral exit (11);
- un serpentín (5) con un puerto de ingreso (6) conectado a la segunda salida lateral (11) del tubo vortex (4) y con un puerto de salida (7); y - a coil (5) with an inlet port (6) connected to the second side outlet (11) of the vortex tube (4) and with an outlet port (7); and
- medios de adsorción (8) ubicados al interior del serpentín (5). - adsorption means (8) located inside the coil (5).
2. El aparato de la Reivindicación 1, donde se conecta un serpentín auxiliar (26) entre la salida del segundo Venturi (2) y el ingreso del tubo vortex (4). 2. The apparatus of Claim 1, where an auxiliary coil (26) is connected between the outlet of the second Venturi (2) and the inlet of the vortex tube (4).
3. El aparato de la Reivindicación 1, donde el ventilador (3) tiene un rotor (12) y una fuente de potencia (13) seleccionada del grupo que comprende generadores eólicos, generadores fotovoltaicos, generadores térmicos, redes de energía eléctrica, baterías y combinaciones de los anteriores. 3. The apparatus of Claim 1, wherein the fan (3) has a rotor (12) and a power source (13) selected from the group comprising wind generators, photovoltaic generators, thermal generators, electric power networks, batteries and combinations of the above.
4. El aparato de la Reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque los medios de adsorción (8) se seleccionan del grupo que comprende espumas de aluminio, espumas de acero inoxidable, carbón activado, espumas de fibra óptica, espumas de cobre y combinación de los anteriores. 4. The apparatus of Claim 1, characterized in that the adsorption means (8) are selected from the group comprising aluminum foams, stainless steel foams, activated carbon, fiber optic foams, copper foams and a combination of the above.
5. El aparato de la Reivindicación 1 que comprende: 5. The apparatus of Claim 1 comprising:
- un condensador (14) conectado al puerto de salida (7) del serpentín (5), el condensador (14) tiene aletas (15) ubicadas en su interior; - un tanque (16) conectado debajo del condensador (14); y - a condenser (14) connected to the outlet port (7) of the coil (5), the condenser (14) has fins (15) located inside it; - a tank (16) connected below the condenser (14); and
- un tubo de venteo (17) conectado en una cara lateral superior del tanque (16), el tubo de venteo (17) comunica el tanque con la atmósfera. - a vent tube (17) connected to an upper side face of the tank (16), the vent tube (17) communicates the tank with the atmosphere.
6. El aparato de la Reivindicación 5, caracterizado porque el tanque (16), el condensador (15) y el serpentín (5) se ubican en un sumidero térmico (24). 6. The apparatus of Claim 5, characterized in that the tank (16), the condenser (15) and the coil (5) are located in a thermal sink (24).
7. El aparato de la Reivindicación 5, que comprende: 7. The apparatus of Claim 5, comprising:
una tubería (18) con una primera conexión (19) conectada al tanque (16) y una segunda conexión (20) conectada a un punto externo; y, a pipe (18) with a first connection (19) connected to the tank (16) and a second connection (20) connected to an external point; and,
una bomba (21) dispuesta a lo largo de la tubería (18). a pump (21) arranged along the pipe (18).
8. El aparato de la Reivindicación 7 que comprende: 8. The apparatus of Claim 7 comprising:
- un filtro (22) conectado con la segunda conexión (20) de la tubería (18); y, - a filter (22) connected to the second connection (20) of the pipe (18); and,
un tanque de almacenamiento (23) conectado debajo del filtro (22). a storage tank (23) connected below the filter (22).
9. El aparato de la Reivindicación 5, caracterizado porque las aletas (15) del condensador (14) se recubren con un material hidrofóbico. 9. The apparatus of Claim 5, characterized in that the fins (15) of the condenser (14) are covered with a hydrophobic material.
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