"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
26 Nov 2019
Over the years, many scientists and researchers are trying to make water from the air and many of them have been quite successful, but their technology didn’t catch on at that time. However, owing to an acute shortage of water in many parts of the world, water-making machines have suddenly garnered interest.
A German company, Greentec Aqua has developed a high-tech machine AWA Modula which through a patented process, converts air into potable water. The humidity in the air is extracted and condensed to form water.
Technology
The technology behind this sophisticated machine is similar to that of an air conditioner. The air is passed through an air-conditioning unit to take it to the dew point. The water that comes out of this process is filtered and “re-mineralized” so that it’s safe for human consumption. Martin Kolodziejczyk, the company’s managing director said that the machine is made of galvanized steel and food-grade materials, which makes it different from the regular, run-of-the-mill AC reject water. One can get around 250 liters to 10,000 liters of water per day from the machine.
Cost
The cost of the machine may act as a deterrent as the starting price for the smallest 250 liters per day model is about Rs 23.77 lakh in today’s market. It also consumes a large amount of electricity. However, according to Martin, some big industrial players in India have already expressed interest in the technology.
The machine was put up for display at Electronic City in Bengaluru recently.
