A Simulation and Design of a Device for Harvesting Water From Air

Authors

  • T. Vu Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam
  • Thanh Tuan Pham Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2682-1427
  • L. T. Khai Tong Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam
  • P. D. Luong Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam
  • T. Bao Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Corressponding author's email:

17147004@student.hcmute.edu.vn

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.2024.1429

Keywords:

Harvesting water from air, Simulation of thermal exchanger, Air conditioner, Efficiency of energy, Condenser of water vapor

Abstract

In this study, a simulation and a design of a system that is used to harvest water from the air are introduced in detail. In this system, the air is guided to the condenser chamber through an air filter (including pre-filter, HEPA filter H13, and activated carbon filter layer) to clean up the air before condensing. This clean airflow is contacted by the coil of the evaporator consisting of the surface of the coils with the fins. The heat exchange process between the airflow and the cooling coil of a single-stage refrigeration system will be simulated from which to calculate the characteristic parameters of the inlet and outlet of the airflow. The airflow characteristics are used to calculate the amount of condensable water in the system. The calculation of affecting the condensate output is investigated. The system is then designed, installed, and measured in practice. The results show that at a flow rate of 400 m3/h, the output water capacity is 5.5 l/h with a stable humidity of about 81 %.

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Author Biographies

T. Vu Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Nguyen Tuan Vu graduated as an engineer in thermal engineering technology from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education. And he is studying for a master's program at this school in 2022. He is currently researching a topic related to the efficient use of energy for water harvesting systems from the air chaired by Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education under topic no.T2022-02CH supported by Ph.D. Pham Thanh Tuan. Email: 2081009@student.hcmute.edu.vn

Thanh Tuan Pham, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Pham Thanh Tuan received the Bachelor of Science with Honor program in Physics, from University of Science – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh city, in 2009 and Master degree in Optics, in 2013. He joined the Applied Material Science Institute (IAMS) – Vietnam Academy Science and Technology (VAST) in 2009. He had worked as a researcher in IAMS from 2009 to 2015 before studying Doctoral Program in Myongji University - Korea. He hold Ph.D. degree in 2019 in Myongji University. After that he worked as a Professor Reseacher in the same University. Currently, he is a Lecturer at University of Technology and Education – HCMUTE at Renewabke Energy Department. He have published 28 papers in International Journals and International Conference. Furthermore, He have three Patents in Industry about Photovoltaic technology and Optics. His current research interests include daylighting, photovoltaic system, thin film, optical material and material for batteries for large scale energy storage. Email address: tuanpt@hcmute.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2682-1427

L. T. Khai Tong, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Tống Lê Trường Khải. Email: 17147044@student.hcmute.edu.vn is a student of the Faculty of Vehicle Energy Engineering. They have finished their undergraduate major in Thermal Energy Engineering which is one of three main undergraduate training and education programs in The Faculty. Their current interest is some topics relating to Renewable Energy and Energy Saving for Building and Air Conditioning System for Industrial Sector

P. D. Luong Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Nguyễn Phùng Đức Lương. Email: 17147050@student.hcmute.edu.vn; is a student of the Faculty of Vehicle Energy Engineering. They have finished their undergraduate major in Thermal Energy Engineering which is one of three main undergraduate training and education programs in The Faculty. Their current interest is some topics relating to Renewable Energy and Energy Saving for Building and Air Conditioning System for Industrial Sector.

T. Bao Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Nguyễn Thái Bảo. Email: 17147004@student.hcmute.edu.vn; is a student of the Faculty of Vehicle Energy Engineering. They have finished their undergraduate major in Thermal Energy Engineering which is one of three main undergraduate training and education programs in The Faculty. Their current interest is some topics relating to Renewable Energy and Energy Saving for Building and Air Conditioning System for Industrial Sector.

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28-02-2024

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N. T. V. Nguyen, P. T. T. Pham, T. L. T. K. Tong, N. P. Đ. L. Nguyen, and N. T. B. Nguyen, “A Simulation and Design of a Device for Harvesting Water From Air”, JTE, vol. 19, no. 01, pp. 29–39, Feb. 2024.

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