Patent ID: 7540167
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: B01D,C02F,E03B,F24F,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A condensed water production system designed to produce liquid water by condensing humidity contained in air, said system comprising: a frame; at least one cooling coil disposed within said frame; a collector positioned under said cooling coil; at least one compressor in fluid communication with said cooling coil; a radiator assembly comprising at least one tube in fluid communication with said first compressor and at least one tube in fluid communication with said cooling coil; a water storage tank in fluid communication with said collector; a disinfecting unit interposed between said collector and said water storage tank, such that water transferred from said collector passes through said disinfecting unit before entering said water storage tank; and a heating element proximate to or amongst said at least one cooling coil to effect defrosting of said at least one cooling coil; wherein, due to the placement of said heating element, said system may operate at environmental temperatures of about 20° F. and above.