Post by Adrian2040 on May 1, 2012 3:16:45 GMT -5
Water: It covers around 75% of the Earth, but we can only consume a fraction of that. Since we need it to survive, that can be a problem. There are many places around the globe that don't receive enough water to sustain their populations or crop production, which is bad for pretty much everyone.
Air: There's a lot of it. It's literally all around us (And it often feels like we don't even know it). Trying to not find air is actually a challenge.
So, why did I bring both water and air up in this topic? Keep reading.
According to the article, one turbine could produce up to 1000 litres of water per day (Depending on the exact humidity, temperature, and wind speeds). If you're interested in reading up more on how this would operate, the article in the source provides a comprehensive explanation.
This definitely has some potential, enabling us to provide some effective aid to the struggling areas that need it most. Sure, the initial production costs will be pretty high, but that cost will surely begin to shrink and dwindle over time. When that happens, we would have a great, accessible way to provide a steady supply of that priceless liquid we depend so much on. Plus, if the Earth ever does become Waterworld, we wouldn't have to worry about drinking our own urine for nourishment.
And one last thing: More water will help avoid World War III. Simple as that.
Source: edition.cnn.com/2012/04/29/world/eole-water-turbine/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
Air: There's a lot of it. It's literally all around us (And it often feels like we don't even know it). Trying to not find air is actually a challenge.
So, why did I bring both water and air up in this topic? Keep reading.
Wind turbines have long produced renewable energy but a French engineering firm has discovered another eco-purpose for the towering structures.
Eole Water claims to have successfully modified the traditional wind turbine design to create the WMS1000, an appliance that can manufacture drinking water from humid air.
The company aims to start rolling out the giant products for sale later in 2012, initially focusing on remote communities in arid countries where water resources are scarce.
"This technology could enable rural areas to become self-sufficient in terms of water supply," says Thibault Janin, director of marketing at Eole Water.
Eole Water claims to have successfully modified the traditional wind turbine design to create the WMS1000, an appliance that can manufacture drinking water from humid air.
The company aims to start rolling out the giant products for sale later in 2012, initially focusing on remote communities in arid countries where water resources are scarce.
"This technology could enable rural areas to become self-sufficient in terms of water supply," says Thibault Janin, director of marketing at Eole Water.
According to the article, one turbine could produce up to 1000 litres of water per day (Depending on the exact humidity, temperature, and wind speeds). If you're interested in reading up more on how this would operate, the article in the source provides a comprehensive explanation.
This definitely has some potential, enabling us to provide some effective aid to the struggling areas that need it most. Sure, the initial production costs will be pretty high, but that cost will surely begin to shrink and dwindle over time. When that happens, we would have a great, accessible way to provide a steady supply of that priceless liquid we depend so much on. Plus, if the Earth ever does become Waterworld, we wouldn't have to worry about drinking our own urine for nourishment.
And one last thing: More water will help avoid World War III. Simple as that.
Source: edition.cnn.com/2012/04/29/world/eole-water-turbine/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
