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Application of a solar desiccant/collector system for water recovery from atmospheric air

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  • Gad, H.E
  • Hamed, A.M
  • El-Sharkawy, I.I

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An integrated desiccant/solar collector system for production of fresh water from atmospheric air is described. The solar driven system provided about 1.5 l of fresh water per square meter per day. The system involves the absorption of water vapor from ambient air during the night and simultaneous desiccant regeneration and water vapor condensation during the day. To enhance the mass transfer surface, a thick corrugated layer of cloth was used as a bed to carry the liquid absorbent. In the nocturnal phase of operation, air is allowed to penetrate the desiccant bed. The airflow is driven by fans supported on one side of the desiccant/solar collector unit. In this study, the effects of different parameters on the absorption and regeneration processes are discussed, and operational conditions for the proposed equipment evaluated. Radiation intensity, ambient temperature, bed temperature and temperature of the glass surface were recorded. Also, the productivity of the system during the day and under the given operation conditions was plotted. A mathematical model was prepared and its output compared with the analyzed experimental data.

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  • Gad, H.E & Hamed, A.M & El-Sharkawy, I.I, 2001. "Application of a solar desiccant/collector system for water recovery from atmospheric air," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 22(4), pages 541-556.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:22:y:2001:i:4:p:541-556
    DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(00)00112-9
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    1. Gandhidasan, P. & Abualhamayel, H.I., 1996. "Water recovery from the atmosphere," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 9(1), pages 745-748.
    2. Hamed, Ahmed M, 2000. "Absorption–regeneration cycle for production of water from air-theoretical approach," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 19(4), pages 625-635.
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