Progress and Prospects of Air Water Harvesting System for Remote Areas: A Comprehensive Review

Mohammed Sanjid Thavalengal, Muhammad Ahmad Jamil (), Muhammad Mehroz, Ben Bin Xu, Haseeb Yaqoob, Muhammad Sultan, Nida Imtiaz and Muhammad Wakil Shahzad ()
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Mohammed Sanjid Thavalengal: Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
Muhammad Ahmad Jamil: Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
Muhammad Mehroz: Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
Ben Bin Xu: Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
Haseeb Yaqoob: Mechanical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Sultan: Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
Nida Imtiaz: Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
Muhammad Wakil Shahzad: Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 6, 1-27

Abstract: Life is dependent on water. However, in terms of the potential effects, water scarcity is quickly emerging as one of the most critical problems in the world. To access more fresh water for drinking, sanitation, and irrigation, water can be harvested from different forms of water on earth. Atmospheric harvesting is the best alternative for producing fresh water for everyday life and reducing global water shortages. To date, many modern technologies have been introduced for this application, with several prototypes being demonstrated. Thus, this study explores the potential benefits of the current atmospheric water harvesting systems in terms of their modes, atmospheric conditions, and production rate and examines the key factors that affect the efficiency of atmospheric water harvesting, such as temperature and humidity. According to the studies, there has been a significant advancement in energy harvesting and conversion technology, along with atmospheric water harvesting, over the past few years, including new mechanisms and technical paths. However, there are still many obstacles; in particular, most of the technologies depend on outdoor conditions. In order to overcome this issue, new directions need to be investigated. Here, we discuss the principles, advantages, limitations, and potential applications of these technologies.

Keywords: air water harvesting; fresh water supply; sustainable development; remote areas; off-grid operation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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