A system and method recover water from an ambient airstream. Dehumidification of the airstream is also achieved by removal of the water. A device of the system includes a chamber having a group of trays that hold respective amounts of liquid desiccant in each tray. A foam media absorbs the desiccant to increase an exposed surface of the desiccant to the airstream. Fans and valves are used to control airflow through the device. A charge cycle circulates air through the device to remove water vapor from the airstream. A subsequent extraction cycle removes water collected in the liquid desiccant by a condenser communicating with the chamber. An integral heat exchanger adds heat to the chamber during the extraction cycle. A controller is used to integrate and manage all system functions and input variables to achieve a high efficiency of operational energy use for water collection.
申请公布号
WO2013182911(A2)
申请公布日期
2013.12.12
申请号
WO2013IB01858
申请日期
2013.06.04
申请人
Z124
发明人
BALL, JAMES;BECZE, CHARLES;BLATT, DAVID;FLYNN, MICHAEL;TELTZ, RICHARD