Water From Air
The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, mentioned the possibility of extracting water and oxygen from air using wind turbines in a recent discussion with the CEO of global wind turbine giant Vestas. There have been some strong responses both for and against these statements. Let us take a look at both these processes. The point on water extraction has probably led to many people (including myself) finding out about the French company Eole’s wind turbine model named WMS1000 dating back to 2012. (Note: Eole is no longer in business as of 2020) This model used a refrigeration based system for dehumidification, involving a compressor and fans and some components to achieve the desired air flow into the dehumidification unit. The water extraction system was installed in the nacelle (same enclosure where other equipment such as gears, generator etc. of the turbine are installed) and the wind turbine itself provided power for that arrangement. Eole WMS1000 Youtube video The fact is th...