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Energy Requirements and Photovoltaic Area for Atmospheric Water Generation in Different Locations: Lisbon, Pretoria, and Riyadh

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dc.contributor.authorCorreia, Vasco
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Pedro D.
dc.contributor.authorPires, Luís Carlos Carvalho
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-22T11:39:13Z
dc.date.available2023-12-22T11:39:13Z
dc.date.issued2023-07
dc.description.abstractAtmospheric water generation (AWG) is a technological innovation that facilitates the extraction of water from the atmosphere using various techniques. In response to mounting concerns regarding water scarcity in multiple regions globally, AWG has emerged as a promising solution for providing potable water in areas where conventional water sources are limited or contaminated. AWG systems can be implemented across diverse settings, ranging from individual households to large-scale industrial operations, and can be powered by renewable energy sources. Despite the inherent challenges associated with upscaling AWG technology to ensure its affordability and reliability, it possesses the potential to make a significant contribution towards meeting the water requirements of communities in both developed and developing nations. This study aimed to investigate the performance and limitations of a commercially available dehumidifier, namely, the Trotec TTK140S (Heinsberg, Germany), through experimental analysis. Additionally, the feasibility of integrating this dehumidifier with a photovoltaic energy source was explored. Initially, the dehumidifier’s water production and energy consumption were assessed under specific conditions. Subsequently, a comparison was conducted across three different locations (Lisbon, Pretoria, and Riyadh) to evaluate the dehumidifier’s operation and ascertain the photovoltaic module area necessary for it to function independently. This approach effectively addresses one of the main drawbacks of the technology, namely, its substantial energy consumption.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationCorreia, V.; Silva, P.D.; Pires, L.C. Energy Requirements and Photovoltaic Area for Atmospheric Water Generation in Different Locations: Lisbon, Pretoria, and Riyadh. Energies 2023, 16, 5201. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135201pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/en16135201pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/13836
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.relationCentre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5201pt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectAtmospheric water generationpt_PT
dc.subjectPhotovoltaic systempt_PT
dc.subjectVapor compression refrigerationpt_PT
dc.subjectCondensation of water vaporpt_PT
dc.subjectRenewable energypt_PT
dc.subjectPhotovoltaic systempt_PT
dc.titleEnergy Requirements and Photovoltaic Area for Atmospheric Water Generation in Different Locations: Lisbon, Pretoria, and Riyadhpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDB%2F00151%2F2020/PT
oaire.citation.issue13pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage5201pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleEnergiespt_PT
oaire.citation.volume16pt_PT
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project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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