ABSTRACT/SYNOPSIS
Alternative new technologies are urgently needed to overcome the rapidly increasing global water scarcity. Atmospheric dew water is a potential source of potable water, as the earth’s atmosphere contains billions of tons of freshwater (98% in a vapor state). The atmospheric water generator (AWG) converts water vapor into liquid water and is a promising solution for water scarcity. Solutions for water scarcity are based on various water-saving strategies, reclaiming of used water, and water production. Seawater desalination by reverse osmosis is the most common and efficient water-production method. However, it requires large saline or brackish water source and is therefore not applicable in regions with no access to brackish or seawater. Moreover, desalination plants and long pipelines require large capital investments. Distillation is therefore not relevant to poor and non-coastal regions, many of which suffer from chronic severe water scarcity. Production of atmospheric water is another potential source of potable water. The earth’s atmosphere is a huge and renewable water resource, containing approximately 12,900 billion tons of freshwater —98% vapor and the rest in a condensed state (clouds and fog).
This episode provides a succinct description of some of the most popular Atmospheric Water Generators available in the market today. It is the second part of a two-part series titled “Atmospheric Water Generation” by Sani Water. Sani Water has been at the forefront of providing their customers with the latest products and advanced water treatment technologies available in the drinking water industry. With “Atmospheric Water Generation Series”, Sani Water aims to educate and inform their customers about the fundamentals of atmospheric water generation and some of the most popular brands of atmospheric water generators available in the market today.
REFLECTION POINTS
SUMMARY OF AWG PRODUCTS
1. AQUATETHYS: HIGH-EFFICIENCY ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATORS
Produce water from ambient air with high production capacities.
- The high-efficiency atmospheric water generators produce pure, natural, drinkable water with a low chemical load and are autonomous and compact.
- Produced water can be consumed on the production site. The range capacity goes from 3.0 to more than 50.0 liters a day.
- Customers can expect savings on energy costs and on payback time that is lower than 5 years for a lifespan of 20 years.
- The energy consumption varies between 30 and 100 W. It is 50 W at 25°C and 70% humidity per liter, a considerable difference from the usual standards.
- The technology uses different sources of energy: solar, gas or electric, thus having a low environmental impact.
- Prices per m3 are competitive compared to conventional solutions (osmosis, desalination, etc.)
- Lifespan is longer than desalination solutions, use very few consumables.
2.AquaBoy® Pro II
The AquaBoy Pro II condenses water from the air and processes it through a 7-stage filtration system generating up to 2 to 5 gallons or 8 to 20 liters of “purified great tasting water” per day with no chlorine, fluoride, lead or other harmful ingredients. Using some of the latest technological advancements, this award-winning, luxury appliance provides hot and cold purified drinking water with just the touch of a button. Great for hot tea, gourmet coffee, purified ice, cooking, pet care, and much more. There is no installation, just plug it into any 120-Volt receptacle and follow the Quick Start instructions.
- Self-sustaining water dispenser
- Economically viable
- Contemporary, compact design
- No plumbing needed.
- Hot (180°) and cold (44°) water
- Hot water lock
- Stainless steel tank and coils
- Stores 4.6 gallons of water
- 7-stage EZ-filterTM process
- Energy Saving Sensors
- Microcomputer
- Advanced SmartScreenTM LED panel
- Water level gauge
- Filter replacement indicator
- 2-year limited warranty
REFERENCES
- Inbar, O., Gozlan, I., Ratner, S., Aviv, Y., Sirota, R., & Avisar, D. (2020). Producing Safe Drinking Water Using an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) in an Urban Environment. Water, 12(10), 2940.
- https://solarimpulse.com/efficient-solutions/high-efficiency-atmospheric-water-generators
- https://www.atmosphericwatersolutions.com/store/p1/AquaBoy_Pro_II.html
- Peters, G. M., Blackburn, N. J., & Armedion, M. (2013). Environmental assessment of air to water machines—triangulation to manage scope uncertainty. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 18(5), 1149-1157.
