- Aqua Sciences
Aqua Sciences is a Miami Beach-based company providing advanced water technologies. Without any direct funding, they created a module capable of extracting up to 2500 gallons of water from the moisture present in the air.Bonasia, J. " [http://www.aquasciences.com/IBD103006.pdf A Miracle? It's Water Out Of Air] ", "Investor's Business Daily",
October 30th ,2006 ]The module
They call it the "40-foot Emergency Water Station." It is basically a modified 40-foot trailer that permits the extraction of water from the moisture in the air. It has options such as additional storage tanks for keeping the water for extended periods of time. Also, it can be powered by an internal diesel generator for a week without needing to refuel, or just plugged into the electrical grid present in the area to suffice to its power needs. The module can be transported literally anywhere, used anywhere and under any conditions, as it is essentially the trailer of an 18-wheeler. Another advantage is its ease of use and minimal maintenance needs. It is also possible to add a
reverse osmosis module which increases production up to 8000 gallons a day.Miller, Paul. " [http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/06/aqua-sciences-extracts-water-from-thin-air/ Aqua Sciences extracts water from thin air] ", "Endgadget",October 6th ,2006 ]The technology
The advantages of the technology are important such as no toxic or harmful byproducts and it is environmentally friendly. The only requirement for it is 14% humidity in the air, so it can be used in deserts. The water provided is also very pure.Schwab, Nikki. " [http://americanobserver.net/2006/10/05/florida-company-unveils-disaster-relief-tool-that-plucks-drinking-water-from-dry-air/ Florida company unveils disaster-relief tool that plucks drinking water from dry air] ", "American Observer",
October 5th ,2006 ]Applications
The
United States Army has shown interest in the project, mainly because of the high cost of water transportation to its expeditionary forces.Totty, Micheal. " [http://webreprints.djreprints.com/1816150426742.html "Innovation Awards": Ahead of the Pack (Excerpt)] ", "The Wall Street Journal",September 24th ,2007 ] Using the Aqua Sciences' module, that price is pushed down to 0.15$USD per gallon, which would provide huge logistic savings for the military. Also, it would be practical for providing water after a natural disaster such as the2004 Indian Ocean earthquake orHurricane Katrina . It might also provide a solution to the worldwide hydration problem.References
External links
* [http://www.aquasciences.com/index.htm Aqua Sciences Homepage] (December 2007)
* [http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2006/10/71898 Making Water From Thin Air] (December 2007)
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