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Method and apparatus for recovering water from air

US6156102A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1998
Grant dateDec 5, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/263
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of separating water from ambient air involves a liquid desiccant to first withdraw water from air and treatment of the liquid desiccant to produce water and regenerated desiccant. Water lean air is released to the atmosphere. Heat generated in the process is recycled. The drying capacity, or volume of water produced, of the system for a given energy input is favored over the production of dried air.

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