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Water-from-air system using desiccant wheel and exhaust

US7251945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2005
Grant dateAug 7, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/265
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water production unit is provided that uses a desiccant wheel for extracting water from an air loop. A portion of the air loop is heated using exhaust from, for example, a vehicle to regenerate the desiccant wheel.

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