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公开(公告)号:US11859372B2
公开(公告)日:2024-01-02
申请号:US17832977
申请日:2022-06-06
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Heath Lorzel , Michael Robinson , Grant Friesen , Jonathan Goldberg , Kamil Salloum
CPC classification number: E03B3/28 , B01D53/0438 , B01D53/0454 , B01D53/06 , B01D53/261 , B01D2257/80 , B01D2259/4009
Abstract: This disclosure relates to techniques for producing liquid water from ambient air. In certain embodiments, a system includes a regeneration fluid pathway configured to receive a regeneration fluid and a thermal unit configured to heat the regeneration fluid. The system can further include a continuous desiccant unit that comprises an adsorption zone and a desorption zone, as well as a batch desiccant unit that includes a regeneration inlet and a batch desiccant housing. The batch desiccant housing can include a batch desiccant inlet configured to input the ambient air, a batch desiccant outlet configured to output a batch output fluid, and a batch desiccant material. A condenser unit can be configured to produce liquid water from the regeneration fluid, and the system can maximize a water production rate of the condenser unit based on an amount of heat carried by the regeneration fluid.
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公开(公告)号:US20220259838A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-18
申请号:US17736027
申请日:2022-05-03
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Jonathan Goldberg , Grant Friesen
Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing production and distribution of liquid water extracted from air. In certain embodiments, a system is provided that includes a plurality of local water generation units (110) including a first local water generation unit and a second local water generation unit. The first and second water generation units each include a controller that is configured to control a production rate of liquid water extracted from the air, a local water collection unit, and a local transceiver. A principal water supply unit (120) is in fluid communication with at least one of the local water collection units. The principal water supply unit is configured to store at least part of the liquid water extracted from the air and to maintain a principal water level at a reservoir of the principal water supply unit based on one or more operational parameters for water distribution.
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公开(公告)号:US20240102269A1
公开(公告)日:2024-03-28
申请号:US18379878
申请日:2023-10-13
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Michael Robinson , Kamil Salloum , Jonathan Goldberg
CPC classification number: E03B3/28 , B01D5/0051 , B01D5/0075 , B01D53/0438 , B01D53/0446 , B01D53/0454 , B01D53/261 , B01D53/265 , B01D2257/80 , B01D2259/4009
Abstract: A water generation system for generating liquid water from a process gas containing water vapor is disclosed. In various embodiments, the water generation systems comprise a solar thermal unit, a condenser and a controller configured to operate the water generation system between a loading operational mode and a release operational mode for the production of liquid water. A method of generating water from a process gas is disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the method comprises flowing a process gas into a solar thermal unit, transitioning from the loading operational mode to a release operational mode; flowing a regeneration fluid into the solar thermal unit and the condenser during the release operational mode; and, condensing water vapor from the regeneration fluid to produce liquid water.
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公开(公告)号:US20220316192A1
公开(公告)日:2022-10-06
申请号:US17711459
申请日:2022-04-01
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Kamil Salloum , Joel Hayes , Kimberly McGuinness , Emerson Jones , Paul Johnson , Michael Robinson , Jonathan Goldberg
Abstract: Water generation systems and methods of generating water from air are disclosed herein. Systems for generating water from air can comprise a solar thermal unit comprising a hygroscopic material, composite or assembly configured to capture water vapor from air during a loading cycle and release water vapor to a working fluid during an unloading cycle. Water generation systems can further include a condenser for condensing water vapor from the working fluid to produce water. Methods for generating water from air disclosed herein can comprise receiving a system operational parameter from a loading and/or unloading cycle. Methods of operation can also include determining a loading and/or unloading system operational setpoint based on the system operational parameter. During a loading cycle, the method includes flowing ambient air through the hygroscopic material, composite or assembly to capture water vapor from air. Methods described herein can include transitioning from a loading cycle to an unloading cycle in which a working gas accumulates heat and water vapor from the hygroscopic material, composite or assembly and condensing water vapor from the working fluid to produce water during the unloading cycle.
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公开(公告)号:US20220228351A1
公开(公告)日:2022-07-21
申请号:US17578854
申请日:2022-01-19
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Michael Robinson , Kamil Salloum , Jonathan Goldberg
Abstract: A water generation system for generating liquid water from a process gas containing water vapor is disclosed. In various embodiments, the water generation systems comprise a solar thermal unit, a condenser and a controller configured to operate the water generation system between a loading operational mode and a release operational mode for the production of liquid water. A method of generating water from a process gas is disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the method comprises flowing a process gas into a solar thermal unit, transitioning from the loading operational mode to a release operational mode; flowing a regeneration fluid into the solar thermal unit and the condenser during the release operational mode; and, condensing water vapor from the regeneration fluid to produce liquid water.
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公开(公告)号:US12276091B2
公开(公告)日:2025-04-15
申请号:US17736027
申请日:2022-05-03
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Jonathan Goldberg , Grant Friesen
Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing production and distribution of liquid water extracted from air. In certain embodiments, a system is provided that includes a plurality of local water generation units (110) including a first local water generation unit and a second local water generation unit. The first and second water generation units each include a controller that is configured to control a production rate of liquid water extracted from the air, a local water collection unit, and a local transceiver. A principal water supply unit (120) is in fluid communication with at least one of the local water collection units. The principal water supply unit is configured to store at least part of the liquid water extracted from the air and to maintain a principal water level at a reservoir of the principal water supply unit based on one or more operational parameters for water distribution.
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公开(公告)号:US11905687B2
公开(公告)日:2024-02-20
申请号:US17711459
申请日:2022-04-01
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Kamil Salloum , Joel Hayes , Kimberly McGuinness , Emerson Jones , Paul Johnson , Michael Robinson , Jonathan Goldberg
CPC classification number: E03B3/28 , B01D53/0438 , B01D53/0454 , B01D53/261 , B01D2257/80 , B01D2259/40098
Abstract: Water generation systems and methods of generating water from air are disclosed herein. Systems for generating water from air can comprise a solar thermal unit comprising a hygroscopic material, composite or assembly configured to capture water vapor from air during a loading cycle and release water vapor to a working fluid during an unloading cycle. Water generation systems can further include a condenser for condensing water vapor from the working fluid to produce water. Methods for generating water from air disclosed herein can comprise receiving a system operational parameter from a loading and/or unloading cycle. Methods of operation can also include determining a loading and/or unloading system operational setpoint based on the system operational parameter. During a loading cycle, the method includes flowing ambient air through the hygroscopic material, composite or assembly to capture water vapor from air.
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公开(公告)号:US11858835B2
公开(公告)日:2024-01-02
申请号:US17899416
申请日:2022-08-30
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Paul Johnson , Jonathan Goldberg
CPC classification number: C02F1/78 , B01D53/26 , C02F1/008 , C02F2201/009 , C02F2201/782 , C02F2209/02 , C02F2209/23
Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling treatment of water with ozone. The systems and methods can utilize one or more processing modules and one or more non-transitory storage modules that are configured to store computing instructions. Execution of the instructions can cause the one or more processing modules to perform acts of: generating ozone; and applying the ozone to water. The act of generating the ozone can include: controlling a quantity of the ozone generated; and controlling when the ozone is generated.
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公开(公告)号:US11814820B2
公开(公告)日:2023-11-14
申请号:US17578854
申请日:2022-01-19
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Michael Robinson , Kamil Salloum , Jonathan Goldberg
CPC classification number: E03B3/28 , B01D5/0051 , B01D5/0075 , B01D53/0438 , B01D53/0446 , B01D53/0454 , B01D53/261 , B01D53/265 , B01D2257/80 , B01D2259/4009
Abstract: A water generation system for generating liquid water from a process gas containing water vapor is disclosed. In various embodiments, the water generation systems comprise a solar thermal unit, a condenser and a controller configured to operate the water generation system between a loading operational mode and a release operational mode for the production of liquid water. A method of generating water from a process gas is disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the method comprises flowing a process gas into a solar thermal unit, transitioning from the loading operational mode to a release operational mode; flowing a regeneration fluid into the solar thermal unit and the condenser during the release operational mode; and, condensing water vapor from the regeneration fluid to produce liquid water.
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公开(公告)号:US20230113840A1
公开(公告)日:2023-04-13
申请号:US17961484
申请日:2022-10-06
Applicant: Source Global, PBC
Inventor: Cody Friesen , Michael Robinson , Joshua Peterson , Jonathan Goldberg , G. Michael Ray
Abstract: This disclosure is related to systems and methods for water treatment, storage and customization, and more particularly, to systems and related methods for water production, sanitation, adjustment, maintenance, storage and dispensing of potable water to a user. The systems and methods described herein can provide several advantages including providing consistent high-quality water at point-of-use locations, thereby avoiding inconveniences of transport, unpredictable or wasteful supply chains and/or alleviate water needs at remote locations. Furthermore, the systems and methods described herein can offer a seamless digital consumer experience with high accuracy reporting of water production, storage, quality and personalization for the user.
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