Apparatus and Method For Generating Water From an Air Stream

a technology of air stream and water vapor, which is applied in the direction of domestic cooling apparatus, defrosting, application, etc., can solve the problems of water generation systems that suffer from black mould formation in water reservoirs, and water supply is often rudimentary or even inexisten

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-27
CONVERGITECH
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If these contaminants are not removed from the air or the generated water, the resulting water product that has been generated from ambient air may be contaminated.
One particular challenge in operating any practical water generation system is to combat the growth of biological contaminants that may not have been removed by filtering or other treatment processes.
In particular, some water generation systems suffer from formation of black mould in water reservoirs and tubing.
In less developed countries, the water supply is often rudimentary or even non-existent and diseases are commonly spread through contaminated drinking water.

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[0025] For a general understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals have been used throughout to designate identical elements.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 1, an apparatus 12 for generating water from an air stream is depicted. The apparatus 12 includes a condensing element 14 located in proximity to the air stream 10. The condensing element may be a refrigeration component that uses the thermodynamic process of compression and expansion of a coolant. Such condensing elements are common in modern day refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and the like. The condensing element 14 is operated such that the condensing element temperature is less than or equal to a dew point temperature of the air stream 10. This technique causes moisture to be removed from the air stream 10.

[0027] The apparatus 12 also includes a collector 16 in communication with the condensing element 14. The collector 16 is configured below th...

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An apparatus and method for generating water from an air stream is disclosed. The apparatus has an inlet for receiving an air stream, a condensing element located in the air stream, a collector for gathering water vapor condensate that is formed on the condensing element when the condensing element temperature drops below the dew point temperature of the ambient air stream, and an ozone generator that precisely generates ozone required to disinfect the water vapor condensate. In some embodiments of the invention, the ozone is also added to the air stream for disinfecting the air stream and associated elements of the apparatus.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 814,884 filed on Jun. 20, 2006. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates generally to generating water from water vapor in ambient air, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for generating water from water vapor in ambient air using an ozone generator for disinfection. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Water may be generated from ambient air by condensing water vapor. In general, ambient air may contain contaminants, including particulate matter, moulds, spores, mites, volatile organic compounds, and other such contaminants. If these contaminants are not removed from the air or the generated water, the resulting water product that has been generated from ambient air may be contaminated. [0006] One particular challenge in operating any practical water gener...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F25D17/04F25D21/14
CPCC02F1/68C02F1/78Y02E60/56H01M2250/40E03B3/28
Inventor TYLS, JOSEFKUTAK-PETRIK, JIRI
Owner CONVERGITECH
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