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Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING A SPECIES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2017/058949
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
Systems and methods related to the collection of a species from a gas stream are generally provided. The systems and methods described herein may allow for collection of a species such as a fluid (e.g., water) with a relatively high collection efficiency. Such systems and methods may be useful in various applications including, for example, fog collection. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance water collection from airborne fog to produce usable water. Advantageously, the methods described herein may, in some cases, incorporate ions into the gas stream such that the species present in the gas stream follows electric field lines and/or are attracted to a grounded (or charged) collector. Advantageously, the systems and methods described herein may suppress the adverse effects of natural conditions such as the velocity and direction of the wind.

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Inventors:
DAMAK MAHER (US)
MAHMOUDI SEYED REZA (US)
VARANASI KRIPA K (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2016/054230
Publication Date:
May 04, 2017
Filing Date:
September 28, 2016
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Assignee:
MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY (US)
International Classes:
B03C3/45; B03C3/53
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
OYER, Timothy, J. (US)
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