Confined Hypersonic Evapotranspiration Chamber for Low Humidity Water Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for extracting water from the atmosphere are energy-intensive and inefficient, particularly in low humidity conditions, as they rely on cooling air to condense water vapor, which is not effective in all environmental scenarios.
Innovation Solution
The Confined Hypersonic Evaprotranspiration (COHET) method uses high-frequency sound waves to create nano-water particles that can freeze at elevated temperatures, mimicking natural precipitation processes within a controlled chamber, allowing for the efficient collection and filtration of water from atmospheric vapor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If dehumidification or condensation methods are used to extract water from the atmosphere, then water can be collected from atmospheric vapor, but a lot of energy is consumed and it is only successful in highly humid conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the physical parameters of water extraction by using high-frequency sound waves (hypersonic vibrations) to create nano-water particles that can freeze at elevated temperatures, rather than using traditional cooling-based condensation methods. This parameter change allows the system to operate effectively in low humidity conditions with reduced energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes phase transitions by creating nano-water particles through hypersonic vibrations that can freeze at temperatures as high as 10°C, mimicking natural precipitation processes. This differs from traditional methods that rely on cooling air to condensation points, enabling water extraction across a broader range of atmospheric conditions with lower energy input.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dehumidification or condensation methods are used to extract water from the atmosphere, then water can be collected from atmospheric vapor, but the method is not effective in low humidity conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the operational parameters by using high-frequency sound waves to create nano-water particles that can form and freeze at elevated temperatures, allowing the system to adapt to and effectively extract water from atmospheric vapor across varying humidity conditions, including low humidity environments where traditional condensation methods fail.
3Temperature
If traditional condensation methods are used, then water vapor can be condensed, but the process requires cooling air which is energy-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The invention inverts the traditional approach by not cooling air to condense water vapor, but instead using high-frequency sound waves to create nano-water particles that can freeze at elevated temperatures. This inversion of the temperature approach eliminates the need for energy-intensive cooling systems while achieving water condensation and collection.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method enables the production of clean drinking water or irrigation water with minimal energy consumption, meeting World Health Organization standards and reducing water waste, while operating effectively across a range of atmospheric conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The term 'Hypersonic perspiration' as used in the present specification will be used to represent a process for producing nano-water particles, smaller than 20 nanometers, which can freeze at temperatures as high as 10° C. using high frequency sound waves in the range of many million cycles per second.
Implementation Method 2
nano-water particles, smaller than 20 nanometers, which can freeze at temperatures as high as 10° C.
Implementation Method 3
Water droplets may grow as a result of additional condensation of water vapor when the particles collide.
Implementation Method 4
A more efficient mechanism known as the Bergeron-Findeisen process for producing a precipitation-sized drop is through a natural process which leads to the rapid growth of ice crystals through vapor deposition
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AI summary
The present invention illustrates a Confined Hypersonic Evapotranspiration (COHET) Chamber and a method of extraction of water from the Earth's atmosphere, air or other gases, using a technique called Confined Hypersonic Evaprotranspiration inside a closed chamber. It is used to extract extremely low atmospheric water, typically as low as 10 ppm (10 parts per million). Application includes extraction of water from the atmosphere, air or any other gas for the purpose of, for example, drinking and agriculture, quick analysis of pollutants in the lower and upper atmosphere, to study rain formation in confined space, and evaprotranspiration process in nature.