A COMPACT THERMOELECTRIC ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR: AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPROACH FOR DECENTRALIZED WATER PRODUCTION

چکیده مقاله

This paper presents the development and testing of a small-scale atmospheric water generator (AWG) designed and built for water harvesting from ambient air. The system utilizes a thermoelectric module (TEC), a 12-watt fan, and a heat sink to condense moisture from ambient air. Experimental trials were conducted in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, located in northern Iran, between April 1 and April 3, 2025. The maximum water collected was 18 cc per hour, with a total of 93.5 cc collected during specific intervals. The study demonstrates the feasibility of low-energy AWG systems for decentralized water production in humid climates