公开(公告)号：US08858684B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13713972

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: Z124

Inventor： Charles Becze ,  James Ball ,  David Blatt ,  Michael J. Flynn ,  Richard Teltz

IPC: B01D53/02 ,  F25D21/14 ,  F25B17/02 ,  F25B43/00 ,  B01D53/26 ,  B01D53/04 ,  F24F3/14 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/28

CPC classification number: B01D53/263 ,  B01D53/0454 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/26 ,  B01D53/28 ,  F24F3/1417 ,  F25B17/02 ,  F25B37/00 ,  F25B43/00 ,  F25D21/14 ,  Y02B30/62 ,  Y10T29/49396 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method to recover water from the atmosphere is provided. Dehumidification of the airstream is also achieved by removal of the water. A device of the system includes a chamber having a group of trays that hold respective amounts of liquid desiccant in each tray. A foam media absorbs the desiccant to increase an exposed surface of the desiccant to the airstream. Fans and valves are used to control airflow through the device. A charge cycle circulates air through the device to remove water vapor from the airstream. A subsequent extraction cycle removes water collected in the liquid desiccant by a condenser communicating with the chamber. An integral heat exchanger adds heat to the chamber during the extraction cycle. A controller is used to integrate and manage all system functions and input variables to achieve a high efficiency of operational energy use for water collection.

Abstract translation: 提供了从大气中回收水的方法。 气流的除湿也可以通过去除水来实现。 该系统的装置包括具有一组托盘的腔室，该托盘容纳每个托盘中的相应量的液体干燥剂。 泡沫介质吸收干燥剂以将干燥剂的暴露表面增加到气流。 风扇和阀门用于控制通过设备的气流。 充电循环使空气循环通过设备以从气流中除去水蒸汽。 随后的萃取循环通过与室连通的冷凝器去除在液体干燥剂中收集的水。 整个热交换器在提取循环期间将热量加热到室中。 控制器用于集成和管理所有系统功能和输入变量，以实现高效的采集能量使用。

公开(公告)号：US08845795B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13693398

申请日：2012-12-04

Applicant: Z124

Inventor： Charles Becze ,  James Ball ,  David Blatt ,  Michael J. Flynn ,  Kean Wing Kin Lam ,  Richard Teltz

IPC: B01D53/02 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/26 ,  F24F3/14 ,  F25D21/14 ,  B01D53/28 ,  F25B43/00 ,  F25B17/02 ,  B01D53/04

CPC classification number: B01D53/263 ,  B01D53/0454 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/26 ,  B01D53/28 ,  F24F3/1417 ,  F25B17/02 ,  F25B37/00 ,  F25B43/00 ,  F25D21/14 ,  Y02B30/62 ,  Y10T29/49396 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A system and method recover water from an ambient airstream. Dehumidification of the airstream is also achieved by removal of the water. A device of the system includes a chamber having a group of trays that hold respective amounts of liquid desiccant in each tray. A media material absorbs the desiccant to increase an exposed surface of the desiccant to the airstream. The configuration of the media material enables maximal water extraction and is dynamically configurable. Fans and valves are used to control airflow through the device. A charge cycle circulates air through the device to remove water vapor from the airstream. A subsequent extraction cycle removes water collected in the liquid desiccant by a condenser communicating with the chamber. An integral heat exchanger adds heat to the chamber during the extraction cycle. A controller is used to integrate and manage all system functions and input variables to achieve a high efficiency of operational energy use for water collection.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法从环境气流中回收水。 气流的除湿也可以通过去除水来实现。 该系统的装置包括具有一组托盘的腔室，该托盘容纳每个托盘中的相应量的液体干燥剂。 介质材料吸收干燥剂以将干燥剂的暴露表面增加到气流。 介质材料的配置可实现最大的水分提取，并可动态配置。 风扇和阀门用于控制通过设备的气流。 充电循环使空气循环通过设备以从气流中除去水蒸汽。 随后的萃取循环通过与室连通的冷凝器去除在液体干燥剂中收集的水。 整个热交换器在提取循环期间将热量加热到室中。 控制器用于集成和管理所有系统功能和输入变量，以实现高效的采集能量使用。

公开(公告)号：US20130319033A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13693451

申请日：2012-12-04

Applicant: Z124

Inventor： Charles Becze ,  James Ball ,  David Blatt ,  Michael J. Flynn ,  Gary Fong ,  Kean Wing Kin Lam ,  Richard Teltz

IPC: F24F3/14

CPC classification number: B01D53/263 ,  B01D53/0454 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/26 ,  B01D53/28 ,  F24F3/1417 ,  F25B17/02 ,  F25B37/00 ,  F25B43/00 ,  F25D21/14 ,  Y02B30/62 ,  Y10T29/49396 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A system and method recover water from an ambient airstream. Dehumidification of the airstream is also achieved by removal of the water. A device of the system includes a chamber having a group of trays that hold respective amounts of liquid desiccant in each tray, the concentration of the liquid desiccant may be dynamically changed based on changes within the system. A foam media absorbs the desiccant to increase an exposed surface of the desiccant to the airstream. Fans and valves are used to control airflow through the device. A charge cycle circulates air through the device to remove water vapor from the airstream. A subsequent extraction cycle removes water collected in the liquid desiccant by a condenser communicating with the chamber. A controller is used to integrate and manage all system functions and input variables to achieve a high efficiency of operational energy use for water collection.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法从环境气流中回收水。 气流的除湿也可以通过去除水来实现。 该系统的装置包括具有一组托盘的腔室，该托盘容纳每个托盘中的相应量的液体干燥剂，液体干燥剂的浓度可以基于系统内的变化而动态地改变。 泡沫介质吸收干燥剂以将干燥剂的暴露表面增加到气流。 风扇和阀门用于控制通过设备的气流。 充电循环使空气循环通过设备以从气流中除去水蒸汽。 随后的萃取循环通过与室连通的冷凝器去除在液体干燥剂中收集的水。 控制器用于集成和管理所有系统功能和输入变量，以实现高效的采集能量使用。

公开(公告)号：US20130318790A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13723113

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Z124

Inventor： Charles Becze ,  James Ball ,  David Blatt ,  Michael J. Flynn ,  Richard Teltz

IPC: B01D53/26

CPC classification number: B01D53/263 ,  B01D53/0454 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/26 ,  B01D53/28 ,  F24F3/1417 ,  F25B17/02 ,  F25B37/00 ,  F25B43/00 ,  F25D21/14 ,  Y02B30/62 ,  Y10T29/49396 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A device recovers water from an ambient airstream. The device includes a chamber having a group of trays that hold respective amounts of liquid desiccant. A foam media element in each tray absorbs the desiccant to increase an exposed surface of the desiccant to the airstream. Fans and valves are used to control airflow through the device. A charge cycle circulates air through the device to remove water vapor from the airstream. A subsequent extraction cycle removes water collected in the liquid desiccant by a condenser communicating with the chamber. An integral heat exchanger adds heat to the chamber during the extraction cycle. A controller is used to integrate and control device operation. The desiccant trays may be selectively configurable in an array to best suit the intended installation. The trays may be arranged in column and row configurations, along with adjustable airflow patterns between each of the trays.

Abstract translation: 设备从周围的气流中回收水。 该装置包括具有一组容纳各种液体干燥剂的托盘的室。 每个托盘中的泡沫介质元件吸收干燥剂以将干燥剂的暴露表面增加到气流。 风扇和阀门用于控制通过设备的气流。 充电循环使空气循环通过设备以从气流中除去水蒸汽。 随后的萃取循环通过与室连通的冷凝器去除在液体干燥剂中收集的水。 整个热交换器在提取循环期间将热量加热到室中。 控制器用于集成和控制设备操作。 干燥剂托盘可以选择性地配置在阵列中以最适合于预期的安装。 托盘可以以列和行配置布置，以及每个托盘之间的可调节气流图案。