Sponsored by: Locally Laid Egg Company
Project Summary
There is an increasing shortage of fresh water in the world. Many farms are experiencing drought, causing damage to their crops. Water costs are also going up for many people at an alarming rate. The sponsor desires a device that captures atmospheric moisture for non-potable use. As there is a great deal of water in the air, this would be the ideal way to get water cheaply.
Design Goal
Team 11’s goal is to create a portable, power-efficient, novel device that captures moisture from the air and is operable in an agricultural environment.
Design Constraints
- Prototype less than 35lbs.
- Off-the-shelf materials
- Operate in temperature range of 32 to 125 degrees Farenheit
- Does not release CO2 during operation
- Collects at least 2 gallons of water per day
- Uses 12V DC battery
- Stores daily water production
Proof of concept testing in JRC Greenhouse prior to construction of final fitments and enclosures
Prototype with filter removed to show evaporator
Members of the Project Team
Student Team:
- Brian Brady - Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Michael Franzese - Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Michael McGillivray - Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Lucy Wileman - Major: Mechanical Engineering
Industry Representative: Jason Amundsen
Faculty Advisor: Chris Haas
Pictured left to right: Brian Brady, Michael Franzese, Michael McGillivray, Lucy Wileman