WO2021032224A1 - Equipment for water condensation - Google Patents
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- WO2021032224A1 WO2021032224A1 PCT/CZ2020/000038 CZ2020000038W WO2021032224A1 WO 2021032224 A1 WO2021032224 A1 WO 2021032224A1 CZ 2020000038 W CZ2020000038 W CZ 2020000038W WO 2021032224 A1 WO2021032224 A1 WO 2021032224A1
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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
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D21/00—Defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water
- F25D21/14—Collecting or removing condensed and defrost water; Drip trays
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D3/00—Distillation or related exchange processes in which liquids are contacted with gaseous media, e.g. stripping
- B01D3/007—Energy recuperation; Heat pumps
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D5/00—Condensation of vapours; Recovering volatile solvents by condensation
- 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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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
- E03B3/00—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water
- E03B3/28—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water from humid air
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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
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B1/00—Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle
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- the technical solution relates to an equipment for water condensation from the air in order to use the resulting fluid - water.
- equipment for water condensation comprising a cooling circuit which comprises an evaporator which is connected by means of a system of pipes containing a cooling fluid with compressor, condenser and expansion valve, according to this invention, whose essence is that it contains a fan for sucking air from the environment.
- the air of ambient temperature passing through the evaporator is cooled to the dew point temperature and thus it condenses, whereas the water condensation device further comprises a photovoltaic panel, and cooled air is passed under this photovoltaic panel for cooling.
- the photovoltaic panel is designed to supply individual elements of the equipment for water condensation.
- the air is further led to the condenser, where the heat generated by the compressor is transferred to the cooled air and that is released into the environment.
- the evaporator prefferably be equipped with at least one fluid collector and it is also preferred to be equipped with at least one air filter to catch dirt.
- At least one filter unit is connected to the water collector to obtain drinking water.
- the air condensation device comprises an alternative power supply for ensuring continuous uninterrupted operation, for example connection directly to the electrical network or to the batteries
- Fig. 1 is a schematic illustration of an equipment for water condensation.
- Fig. 2 is a schematic illustration of an equipment for water condensation comprising a spare source.
- the equipment for water condensation from air which is placed in a free space, for example on free area of the garden, sucks with the help of fan 2 an ambient air with temperature Ti , ambient temperature varies depending on the place and season, or on the external conditions created, for example, this temperature Ti is 30 ° C.
- the equipment for water condensation comprises a cooling circuit 1 which is formed by a system of pipes 15 containing a cooling fluid, for example a gas.
- a cooling fluid for example a gas.
- the gas passes through the compressor 12, where it occurs the increase in pressure and temperature, and then proceeds to the condenser 13, where the heat generated is transferred to the ambient air.
- the refrigerant enters the expansion valve 14, where gas pressure is reduced and cooled.
- the gas thus cooled enters the evaporator J , where it absorbs the heat of the intake air.
- Cooling circuit 1 is intended for cooling the ambient air at the inlet.
- the intake air passes through an evaporator 1 ⁇ , preferably provided with an air filter 111, where the air is cooled by means of cooling circuit 1 and the air cooled to dew point condenses and the water is preferably collected in the fluid collector 4.
- the cooled air from the evaporator 11 flows towards the condenser 13 and is also led below the photovoltaic panel 3, and the underside of the photovoltaic panel 3 is cooled by cooled air, thus maximizing its efficiency and also increasing the efficiency of the whole device by means of the increased power of the compressor 12, i.e. of the transferred heat or cold of the passing air and then the amount of formed condensate increases.
- the cooled air further receives heat from the cooling circuit 1 behind the compressor 12 and is deflated to the environment.
- the equipment is provided with a filter unit 5 for the production of drinking water, which is stored in a collecting container 6 with a drain valve 7.
- the device it is advantageous to connect the device to another power supply 9, e.g. from the mains, or to a backup batteries, to ensure continuous operation, even at night, when the photovoltaic panel 3 is not functional due to the impossibility of using solar energy.
- another power supply 9 e.g. from the mains, or to a backup batteries
- the equipment is provided with a protective cover 8 to ensure safety and trouble-free operation.
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Abstract
An equipment for water condensation contains a cooling circuit (1) which comprises an evaporator (11), a compressor (12), a condenser (13) and an expansion valve (14) connected by a system of pipes (15) with cooling fluid. The equipment further comprises at least one photovoltaic panel (3) which is designed to supply individual elements, and at least one fan (2) for sucking ambient air passing through the evaporator (11). The evaporator (11) is adapted to cool the passing air to the dew point temperature and thereby condensation water occurs. The cooled air is led under the photovoltaic panel (3) in order to cool it, and being further directed to the condenser (13) which is adapted to transfer the heat generated by the compressor (12) to the cooled air, where the heated air is deflated into the environment.
Description
Title: Equipment for water condensation
Field of the invention
The technical solution relates to an equipment for water condensation from the air in order to use the resulting fluid - water.
Background of the invention
From the prior art, there is a solution for cooling the air by means of a system comprising evaporator and condenser. There is also known a solution to obtain water from the air when the precipitated water drips down the aluminium tip directly into the glass. However, this solution has a minimal performance only approx. 1 del in 6 hours of operation. Another known solution is the one of University of California, where the air is squeezed using a specially created material based on MOFy. The mentioned solution provides enough water, however, this solution is uneconomical and the obtained water is very expensive. Further a solution is known where the device is built into a space and one part of it together with a container on the water is placed underground and the air is blown into this part, which condenses in that underground cooled part. The disadvantage of this solution is the need to place the device into the ground, which is e.g. in mountainous or otherwise inhospitable conditions highly problematic.
The devices used so far, with its technical solution, do not provide enough output raw material, water or are inefficient in their technical solution.
The summary of the invention
These disadvantages are eliminated by equipment for water condensation comprising a cooling circuit which comprises an evaporator which is connected by means of a system of pipes containing a cooling fluid with compressor, condenser and expansion valve, according to this invention, whose essence is that it contains a fan for sucking air from the environment. The air of ambient temperature passing through the evaporator is cooled to the dew point temperature and thus it condenses, whereas the
water condensation device further comprises a photovoltaic panel, and cooled air is passed under this photovoltaic panel for cooling. The photovoltaic panel is designed to supply individual elements of the equipment for water condensation. The air is further led to the condenser, where the heat generated by the compressor is transferred to the cooled air and that is released into the environment.
It is expedient for the evaporator to be equipped with at least one fluid collector and it is also preferred to be equipped with at least one air filter to catch dirt.
It is preferred that at least one filter unit is connected to the water collector to obtain drinking water.
Furthermore, it is preferred that the air condensation device comprises an alternative power supply for ensuring continuous uninterrupted operation, for example connection directly to the electrical network or to the batteries
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Fig. 1 is a schematic illustration of an equipment for water condensation.
Fig. 2 is a schematic illustration of an equipment for water condensation comprising a spare source.
Example of embodiment of the invention
The equipment for water condensation from air which is placed in a free space, for example on free area of the garden, sucks with the help of fan 2 an ambient air with temperature Ti , ambient temperature varies depending on the place and season, or on the external conditions created, for example, this temperature Ti is 30 ° C.
The equipment for water condensation comprises a cooling circuit 1 which is formed by a system of pipes 15 containing a cooling fluid, for example a gas. The gas passes through the compressor 12, where it occurs the increase in pressure and temperature, and then proceeds to the condenser 13, where the heat generated is transferred to the ambient air. Next, the refrigerant enters the expansion valve 14, where gas pressure is reduced and cooled. The gas thus cooled enters the evaporator J , where it absorbs the heat of the intake air. Cooling circuit 1 is intended for cooling the ambient air at the inlet.
The intake air passes through an evaporator 1±, preferably provided with an air filter 111, where the air is cooled by means of cooling circuit 1 and the air cooled to dew point condenses and the water is preferably collected in the fluid collector 4.
The cooled air from the evaporator 11 flows towards the condenser 13 and is also led below the photovoltaic panel 3, and the underside of the photovoltaic panel 3 is cooled by cooled air, thus maximizing its efficiency and also increasing the efficiency of the whole device by means of the increased power of the compressor 12, i.e. of the transferred heat or cold of the passing air and then the amount of formed condensate increases.
The cooled air further receives heat from the cooling circuit 1 behind the compressor 12 and is deflated to the environment.
In a preferred embodiment, the equipment is provided with a filter unit 5 for the production of drinking water, which is stored in a collecting container 6 with a drain valve 7.
For example, it is advantageous to connect the device to another power supply 9, e.g. from the mains, or to a backup batteries, to ensure continuous operation, even at night, when the photovoltaic panel 3 is not functional due to the impossibility of using solar energy.
In a preferred embodiment, the equipment is provided with a protective cover 8 to ensure safety and trouble-free operation.
Industrial applicability
An equipment for water condensation in order to obtain water from the ambient air can be used in all areas where there is a shortage of water or where there is an increased need for it.
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1 cooling circuit
11 evaporator 111 air filter
12 compressor
13 condenser
14 expansion valve
15 pipe system
2 ventilator
3 photovoltaic panel
4 fluid collector
5 filter unit
6 collecting container
7 drain valve
8 protective cover
9 spare power supply.
Claims
1. An equipment for water condensation containing a cooling circuit (1) which comprises an evaporator (11 ) which is connected by means of a system of pipes (15) containing a cooling fluid with a compressor (12), a condenser (13) and an expansion valve (14), characterized in that comprises at least one fan (2) for sucking in ambient air passing through an evaporator (11), wherein the evaporator (11) is adapted to cool the passing air to dew point temperature and thereby condenses water, and further comprises at least one photovoltaic panel (3), which is designed to supply individual elements, while the cooled air is led under the photovoltaic panel (3) in order to cool it, whereas the air being further directed to a condenser (13) which is adapted to transfer the heat generated by a compressor (12) to a cooled air, where the heated air is deflated into the environment.
2. An equipment for water condensation according to claim 1 , characterized in that the evaporator (11) is provided with at least one fluid collector (4).
3. An equipment for water condensation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the evaporator (11) is provided with at least one air filter (111).
4. An equipment for water condensation according to any one of claims 1 to
3, characterized in that the at least one filter unit (5) is connected to the water collector (4).
5. An equipment for water condensation according to any one of claims 1 to
4, characterized in that comprises at least one spare power supply (9) to ensure continuous uninterruptible power supply operation.
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| CZ2019-36535U CZ33284U1 (en) | 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-21 | Equipment for water condensation |
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| WO2013083127A2 (en) * | 2011-12-08 | 2013-06-13 | G & M Systemtechnik Gmbh | Method and device for refrigeration especially for recovering water from air |
| CN110130440A (en) * | 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-16 | 上海交通大学 | The compression device for fetching water from air of Driven by Solar Energy |
| CZ33284U1 (en) * | 2019-08-21 | 2019-10-07 | Táňa Milatová | Equipment for water condensation |
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| WO2007012202A1 (en) * | 2005-07-29 | 2007-02-01 | Freedom Water Company Ltd. | Water condenser |
| WO2013083127A2 (en) * | 2011-12-08 | 2013-06-13 | G & M Systemtechnik Gmbh | Method and device for refrigeration especially for recovering water from air |
| CN110130440A (en) * | 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-16 | 上海交通大学 | The compression device for fetching water from air of Driven by Solar Energy |
| CZ33284U1 (en) * | 2019-08-21 | 2019-10-07 | Táňa Milatová | Equipment for water condensation |
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