Systems and methods for water extraction control
US11266944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A20/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A controller can be configured to control a system for extracting liquid water from air comprising a thermal unit, a primary desiccant wheel, and a regeneration fluid path. The controller can comprise a sensor, a motor, and a microcontroller coupled to the sensor and the motor. The microcontroller can be configured to determine a water extraction efficiency based on at least one signal received from the sensor, and also can be configured to maximize the water extraction efficiency by adjusting a speed of the motor in response to the determined water extraction efficiency.
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