Patent ID: 7478535
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: B01D,E03B,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A system for condensing water from air, the system comprising: a column, at least a portion of which comprises a substantially non-reflective surface effective for absorbing heat energy from the sun and transferring said heat to air in the interior of said column, said column further defining an open first end and an open second end; a condenser secured within said column, said condenser having at least one condensing surface; at least one thermoelectric cooler positioned on said at least one condensing surface of said condenser for cooling said at least one condensing surface; an electrical power source coupled for providing electrical power to said to said at least one thermoelectric cooler; a collector positioned within said column for collecting water that condenses on and falls from said at least one condensing surface of said condenser; and an accumulator coupled in fluid communication with said collector for accumulating said water.