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Systems and methods for water extraction control

US11975289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2022
Grant dateMay 7, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2042

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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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