56 results about "Atmospheric water generator" patented technology

Embodiments of the invention include a system and a method for purifying and storing water produced from atmospheric air to provide a safe, inexpensive source of potable water. Improvements over prior systems and methods include the use of two isolated air chambers, one for ambient air used to capture moisture from the atmosphere, and another for clean rechargeable air to convert the captured moisture into condensate and using a rotating mass of hygroscopic material and a condensation unit, each of which is periodically sterilized by heat.

An atmospheric water generator and system for condensing and collecting moisture contained in the air serves to cool and dehumidify the air. One aspect of the design includes generation of electricity via a turbine configured to be actuated by an increase in gas pressure from heat transfer fluid in a continuous heat transfer fluid system as it exits the evaporator. In alternative embodiments, the system can be used in a multi-zone application or to provide cooled air and water to a building. An embodiment primarily for use as an air conditioning unit is also described. Alternatively, fly-back technology is used to configure solar or wind powered DC current for use by a water generation system. In certain environments oil free compressors are employed in the water generation unit.

An atmospheric water generator and system for condensing and collecting moisture contained in the air serves to cool and dehumidify the air. The collected water is purified and can be dispensed at hot or cold temperatures, on demand. In alternative embodiments, the system can be used in a multi-zone application or to provide cooled air and water to a building. An embodiment primarily for use as an air conditioning unit is also described.

Disclosed is a fully-automated greenhouse that utilizes hydroponic growing techniques in order to maximize the amount of crop production possible in a given footprint, and eliminates the need for soil, fossil fuels, pesticides and toxic chemicals. The greenhouse produces its own pure, clean water supply with proprietary, on-board atmospheric water generators incorporating water treatment technology, namely ozone, hydrodynamic cavitation, acoustical cavitation, and electrochemical oxidation to oxidize and destroy contaminants to maintain purity.

Disclosed is an automated aquaponics apparatus. The aquaponics apparatus may include at least one fish holding tank configured to contain water. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include at least one hydroponic unit. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include a bio-digester. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include an atmospheric water generator and a desalination reverse osmosis system. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include an energy production system configured to generate energy. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include at least one sensor configured to sense at least one variable. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include a control unit configured to control an operational state of one or more of the at least one fish holding tank, the at least one hydroponic unit, the bio-digester, the desalination reverse osmosis system and the energy production system.

A hybrid atmospheric water generator (HAWG) utilizing, in certain embodiments, a core atmospheric water generator (105) and a preconditioning unit (110) to increase humidity of air prior to water condensation. The core atmospheric unit comprises a condensing unit (106) having a water condensing heat exchanger (107) coupled to source of cooling (109). The preconditioning unit (110) includes a heatexchanger (112) and a sorption unit (114) configured to store moisture for release when air is passed through or near the sorption unit (114). The heat exchanger (112) is used to increase the temperature of air moving into or through the preconditioning unit (110) in order to increase the amount of moisture the air is able to store. The preconditioning unit enables the generation of more water perenergy unit expended and / or generating water from ambient air under conditions in which traditional atmospheric water generators cannot function.

The invention relates to an air water generator having the purification function. The air water generator comprises an air inlet mechanism, a condensation mechanism, a water storage mechanism, a water purification mechanism and a water outlet mechanism which are sequentially communicated, according to the atmospheric water generator having the purification function, multi-item purification treatment is conducted on air through a multi-layer filtering device inside a filter column in an air purification unit, various impurities and harmful substances in the air are absorbed, the air purification effect is guaranteed, cleaning blocks at the two sides of a connecting rod are driven by a driving unit to move up and down through a transmission unit, particles at the outer side of the filter column are swept, meanwhile, by means of the internal action of a pulse valve, impurities adsorbed to the inner side of the filter column are blown off from inside to outside, air inside the air purification unit is made to maintain in the ventilated state, stable purification efficiency is guaranteed, meanwhile, obtained water is subjected to further cleaning treatment so that the water can reach the drinking standard, practicability is great, and high launch value is achieved.

An atmospheric water generator includes a refrigeration system. The evaporators may be roll-bond evaporators. Fans cooperate with a radiator and the evaporators to induce an in-flow stream of air from ambient air into and through, firstly, the condenser, and secondly, the radiator. The in-flow stream of air is cooled by the evaporator as the in-flow stream passes through the evaporator. The cooled stream of air then passes through a heated dissipating section of the radiator. The airways between the evaporators in the array are sufficiently long so that the streams of air become turbulently mixed. The evaporators may be planar. Opposed facing surfaces of adjacent evaporators may include turbulent flow trippers to change laminar flow in the airways to turbulent flow. The turbulent flow trippers may include protrusions formed on the opposed facing surfaces or metallic mesh interleaved in the airways between the evaporators.

The invention relates to the technical field of water generation through condensation, in particular to an atmospheric water generator. The atmospheric water generator comprises a condensation and dehumidification system comprising a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser, wherein a water collection tank for collecting dropping water outside the evaporator is arranged below the evaporator, thecondensation and dehumidification system and the water collection tank are located in a casing, the casing comprises an air inlet and an air outlet, an air channel allowing air to enter from the air inlet, flow by the evaporator and the condenser and finally be exhausted from the air outlet is formed in the casing, and a fan driving the air to flow is arranged in the air channel; an air exchangeris also arranged in the casing, and part of or all of air flowing to the evaporator from the air inlet exchanges heat with part of or all of air flowing from the evaporator to the condenser via the heat exchanger. By means of the heat exchanger, air blowing to the evaporator is changed from the normal temperature state in the prior art to the low-temperature state after exchanging heat with cold air blown out of the evaporator, and accordingly, the efficiency for forming water drops outside the evaporator is greatly improved.

The invention relates to an intelligent atmospheric water generator easy to assemble and disassemble. The intelligent atmospheric water generator comprises an air inlet mechanism, a water generation mechanism, a water purifying mechanism, a water taking mechanism and a base which are arranged from top to bottom sequentially; the generation mechanism comprises a casing, a liquid crystal display, a plurality of control buttons, state indication lamps and a refrigeration assembly arranged in the casing; the water purifying mechanism comprises a casing and a water purifying assembly arranged in the casing, the water purifying assembly comprises a limit disc and a filter element fixedly connected with the limit disc, and a mounting groove is formed in the casing. According to the intelligent atmospheric water generator easy to assemble and disassemble, a user remotely monitors the atmospheric water generator through a wireless communication module, and the practicality of the atmospheric water generator is improved; limit grooves in limit blocks correspond to limit strips in the mounting groove, the filter element is embedded in the mounting groove, reset springs can be matched with corresponding locating holes, the filter element is fixed, the water purifying assembly can be assembled and disassembled easily, and the practicality of the atmospheric water generator is improved.

A method for automatically cleaning a solar panel using an atmospheric water generator is provided. The method includes the steps of generating water using the atmospheric water generator. The water can be stored for using in a cleaning operation. The system can monitor the efficiency of the solar panel power generation. If the efficiency drops below a certain level, which can indicate that the solar panels are dirty, the system can automatically initiate a cleaning operation. The stored water can be pumped through pipes and nozzles to clean the solar panels. The system can automatically initiate the atmospheric water generator to replenish the used water. The system can use a portion of the power generated by the solar panels to perform the cleaning and water generation operations. Accordingly, an automatic and self-contained solar panel cleaning method and system is provided.

The invention discloses a membrane process water extraction device from air. The membrane process water extraction device from the air comprises a housing, a filter screen communicating with atmosphere outside the housing and a fan, wherein a high-polymer water vapor enrichment membrane component, a small negative pressure pump, a buffer cylinder, a condensation chamber, a semiconductor condensation component and a water treatment component are arranged in the housing; the high-polymer water vapor enrichment membrane component is used for collecting high-humidity air, the small negative pressure pump is used for sending the high-humidity air into the semiconductor condensation component through the buffer cylinder, and water vapor in the high-humidity air can be condensed to liquid or solid water; and the water which finally enters into a water tank after purification treatment through the water treatment component is drinking water which is in line with the standard. The invention provides a water-source-free low-humidity atmospheric water generator which is simple to operate, can continuously supply water for a long time and has the characteristics of small volume, low power consumption, large water yield, a wide range of applications and the like.

A system and method of generating water from air in a cost effective manner is provided. In some embodiments, the water generating apparatus uses a combination of rotating pre-loader wheels of solid desiccants, fans, mechanical systems such as Vapor Compression Cycle (VCC) or Peltier coils, filtration and mineral addition units to create a cost effective system for generating water from ambient air. In other embodiments, the water generating apparatus include smart controls for optimizing water production as per consumer requirements at times of the day when utility rates are low.

The present invention relates to an intelligent atmospheric water generator. The intelligent atmospheric water generator comprises a condensation mechanism. The condensation mechanism comprises a heating assembly and a condensation assembly. The heating assembly is connected with the condensation assembly. The heating assembly comprises an S-shaped heating pipe, a valve, a return pipe and a plurality of disturbance assemblies arranged in the S-shaped heating pipe. According to the intelligent atmospheric water generator, air in the S-shaped heating pipe acts on fan blades, the fan blades rotate, the air generates disturbance, so that air heating uniformity is increased, air flow velocity is also reduced, endothermal time is prolonged, and further efficiency of heating the air is improved. In addition, air backflow is controlled by the valve, and air heating reliability is ensured. A bridge measurement principle is adopted in a temperature detection circuit, and temperature anti-interference capability is improved. The circuit can be calibrated by a fourth resistor, circuit detection accuracy is increased, and therefore reliability of the atmospheric water generator is improved.

The invention relates to an atmospheric water generator with high water purification efficiency. The atmospheric water generator comprises an air inlet mechanism, a condensation mechanism, a water storage mechanism, a water purification mechanism and a water outlet mechanism which are sequentially communicated. The water purification mechanism comprises a pressurization assembly and a water purification assembly which are communicated. According to the atmospheric water generator, through a reducing pipe, the water flow speed is increased, water pressure is increased, and therefore the work reliability of a subsequent water purification assembly is ensured; furthermore, by controlling a driving wheel by a driving shaft to rotate, the periodic water pressurization can be controlled, the atmospheric water generator is simple in structure, low in noise and low in power consumption, the practical value of the atmospheric water generator is greatly improved, it is avoided that due to the long-term forward and backward rotation of a driving motor, coils are burnt out, and therefore the reliability of the atmospheric water generator is improved; by means of multi-layer air filtering, the air purification quality is improved; by means of three water outlet forms, practicability is improved, and the atmospheric water generator has large market launching value.

Disclosed are an atmospheric water generator filter system and a filter reminding method thereof. The atmospheric water generator filter system is comprised of a water generation system, a water storage tank, a drinking water barrel, a cold drinking water pipe, a hot drinking water pipe and a control circuit. The water generation system is provided with a cold dew pipe. The cold dew pipe is communicated with the water storage tank. The water storage tank is communicated with one end of a first three-way solenoid valve through a water pump and a primary filter sterilization device, the other two ends of the first three-way solenoid valve are communicated with the water storage tank and the drinking water barrel respectively; the drinking water barrel is communicated with one end of a second three-way solenoid valve through a water pump and a secondary filter sterilization device, the other two ends of the second three-way solenoid valve are communicated with the cold drinking water pipe and the inlet of a boiling heating device respectively. The outlet of the boiling heating device is communicated with one end of a third three-way solenoid valve, and the other two ends of the third three-way solenoid valve are communicated with the hot drinking water pipe and the drinking water barrel respectively. The atmospheric water generator filter system is simple and reasonable in structure and can reasonably arrange and manage using time of a filter and remind user of replacing the filter.

A method and apparatus for generating water from an atmospheric water source involving (a) collecting a fixed volume of ambient air in a chamber; (b) raising the pressure of the fixed volume of ambient air in the chamber by heating the fixed volume of ambient air with a solar heater thereby increasing the dew point of the fixed volume of ambient air in the chamber; (c) cooling a surface of the chamber with air outside the chamber; (d) condensing the water in the fixed volume of ambient air in the chamber on the cooling surface when the dew point is greater than the temperature of the cooling surface that is in contact with outside air; (d) collecting the resulting dew in a collection basin; and (f) refreshing the air supply within the chamber.

A fluid treatment system that includes a sonic energy generator and an electromagnetic field, generator is described herein. The fluid treatment system may include a controller that independently controls the sonic energy generator and the EMF generator while in use. Also described herein are methods of treating a fluid including applying a sonic signal to at least, a portion of the fluid, and applying an electromagnetic field signal to at least the portion of the fluid by a direct conductive path. Methods of treating water that has been extracted by an atmospheric water generator unit using such a fluid treatment system are also described herein.

An atmospheric water generator and system for condensing and collecting moisture contained in the air serves to cool and dehumidify the air. The collected water is purified and can be dispensed at hot or cold temperatures, on demand. In alternative embodiments, the system can be used in a multi-zone application or to provide cooled air and water to a building. An embodiment primarily for use as an air conditioning unit is also described.

Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to- peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID / NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel.

The invention relates to a water collecting mechanism for an atmospheric water generator. A condenser pipe is connected with a water containing tank by means of a water containing frame; on one hand, the water containing frame is allowed to be replaced conveniently; and on the other hand, the water containing frame is allowed to better matching with the condenser pipe to ensure fixation of the condenser pipe. Waisted holes are formed in fins; the condenser pipe runs through the waisted holes; that is, the fins are strung on the condenser pipe, and thus may be replaced conveniently, and may also be arbitrarily adjusted in position on the condenser pipe; meanwhile, the disposed fins may be conductive to heat dissipation of the condenser pipe; on the other hand, the fins may guide water on the outer wall of the condenser pipe to flow down along the fins, such that the water on the outer wall of the condenser pipe can flow into the water containing tank as much as possible and be prevented from flowing around to influence the internal environment of the atmospheric water generator. A water diversion groove and a confluence groove are designed in the bottom inclined surface of the water containing tank, such that the water flow is guided to be collected to the lower end of the inclined surface and fed into a diversion port.

The invention relates to a water generator provided with an adsorption roller and capable of producing fresh water from air. The water generator mainly comprises a drive motor, a fresh water collector, an ultrasonic vibrating plate, the adsorption roller, an airflow guide cylinder, a centrifugal fan, an adsorption material and a casing, and is characterized in that under the action of the centrifugal fan, airflow containing water molecules is axially sucked into an annular microporous zone at one end of the adsorption roller and axially penetrates through the adsorption roller, the water molecules in air are captured by the adsorption material in the adsorption roller, and after drying, air is discharged to atmosphere from the other end by passing through the airflow guide cylinder and thecentrifugal fan; at the moment, the adsorption roller nested in the casing and the ultrasonic vibrating plate is driven by the drive motor to rotate slowly, air ultrasonic waves emitted by the ultrasonic vibrating plate penetrate through micropore groups in the outer surface of the adsorption roller to excite the saturated adsorption material containing water inside, the captured water moleculesare separated from the adsorption material during exciting, water mist is formed by high-density water molecules, and condensed fresh water is formed by the water mist in the fresh water collector.

A fluid treatment system that includes a sonic energy generator and an electromagnetic field generator is described herein. The fluid treatment system may include a controller that independently controls the sonic energy generator and the EMF generator while in use. Also described herein are methods of treating a fluid including applying a sonic signal to at least a portion of the fluid, and applying an electromagnetic field signal to at least the portion of the fluid by a direct conductive path. Methods of treating water that has been extracted by an atmospheric water generator unit using such a fluid treatment system are also described herein.

The invention discloses a water tank of an atmospheric water generator. The water tank comprises a water tank body, an end cap is connected with the top of the water tank body, the water tank furthercomprises a ball float type liquid level switch, the ball float type liquid level switch comprises a liquid level ball float arranged in the water tank body, a ball float sensing switch and a ball float sensing switch supporting frame which are arranged on the outer wall of the water tank body, and the ball float sensing switch is used for sensing the position of the liquid level ball float and controlling the atmospheric water generator to add water to the water tank body or to stop generating water. According to the water tank, the height of the liquid level in the water tank body is monitored by adopting the ball float type liquid level switch, water is added to the water tank when the liquid level is excessive low, water generation is stopped by controlling a water generating unit of the atmospheric water generator when the liquid level is excessive high, and the effect of overflow protection is achieved. Compared with a traditional rod type liquid level switch, the space in the water tank is saved to increase the water storage amount, the connection of guiding wires is not needed, water-electricity separation is achieved, the safety performance is high, the water tank body andthe end cap can be completely separated, and the water tank body can be separately replaced when the water tank is replaced, so that the cost and the time are saved.

The invention relates to a filtering device for the convenient-replacing strainer of atmospheric water generators, comprising a main body and a filtering component and a suspension component set on the main body, wherein the filtering component includes an inlet tube, a gas-guide tube, a solenoid coil, a strainer, a first spring, a struts, an upper contact, a lower contact, a switch, a first hydraulic chamber, a second hydraulic chamber and a hydraulic tube; the four suspension components are evenly laid on the back of the main body, the suspension components include fixing clip and glass bead screw,the filtering device for the convenient-replacing strainer of atmospheric water generators with elaborate design and reasonable structure, supplying clean air to atmospheric water generators by filtering component, it is convenient for atmospheric water generators to generate water, when the strainer need to be replaced after long time of use, just press the switch and the strainer can eject out to be conveniently replaced for users,and the suspension mechanism can fix atmospheric water generators very well, and it is convenient in assembly and disassembly.

The invention discloses an AWG having improvements designed to reduce noise, improve uniform airflow through the evaporator of the AWG and reduce energy consumption. In one embodiment the AWG includes an air inlet located in one of the sidewalls of the enclosure and a blower located in proximity to the air outlet at the bottom wall of the enclosure.

A dialysis system (e.g., a hemodialysis (HD) system) can be designed to operate in alternative environments, such as disaster relief settings or underdeveloped regions. The dialysis system can includea solar panel for generating electricity to power the dialysis machine and an atmospheric water generator for extracting water from ambient air. The extracted water can be used to generate dialysateand saline on-site. One or more of the components of the dialysis machine can be discrete components that are configured to facilitate fast shipping and simple on-site assembly (e.g., at a remote location). In some implementations, the discrete components may be configured to be attached to an existing dialysis system (e.g., a dialysis system designed for operation in a traditional environment) topermit the dialysis system to operate in an alternative environment.

A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation is disclosed. The method may include receiving, using a communication device, sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG. Further, the method may include analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor data. Further, the method may include determining, using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with the environment based on the analyzing. Further, the method may include generating, using the communication device, at least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter. Further, the method may include and transmitting, using the communication device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one regulator configured for controlling the at least one characteristic of the environment based on the at least one operational parameter.

A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation is disclosed. The method may include receiving, using a communication device, sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG. Further, the method may include analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor data. Further, the method may include determining, using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with the environment based on the analyzing. Further, the method may include generating, using the communication device, at least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter. Further, the method may include and transmitting, using the communication device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one regulator configured for controlling the at least one characteristic of the environment based on the at least one operational parameter.