Method and system for fog harvesting and mist elimination
AssigneeNorthwestern University
InventorsJonathan F. Switzer, Kyoo-Chul Kenneth Park, Leyun Feng
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Abstract
A system for harvesting fog that includes a core, where the core features a rod-like structure that is configured to direct accumulated fog droplets in a downward direction. The system also includes a plurality of trichomes mounted to the core such that each of the trichomes is configured to accumulate the fog droplets. Interstitial spaces are formed in between trichomes to wick the fog droplets and coalesce them into one or more continuous fluid streams along a length of the core. The system collects the accumulated fog droplets and directs them in a downward direction along the core towards a bulk outflow.
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A system for harvesting fog, the system comprising:
- a core, wherein the core is in the form of a rod-like structure that is configured to direct accumulated fog droplets in a downward direction;
- a plurality of trichomes mounted to the core such that each of the trichomes is configured to accumulate the fog droplets, wherein there are interstitial spaces in between trichomes to wick the fog droplets and coalesce them into one or more continuous fluid streams along a length of the core;
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- a bulk outflow to which the accumulated fog droplets are directed in the downward direction along the core.
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A method of forming a fog harvesting system, the method comprising:
- forming a core as rod-like structure that is configured to direct accumulated fog droplets in a downward direction;
- mounting a plurality of trichomes to the core such that each of the trichomes is configured to accumulate the fog droplets, wherein the plurality of trichomes are mounted such that interstitial spaces are formed between trichomes to wick the fog droplets and coalesce them into one or more continuous fluid streams along a length of the core;
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- positioning a bulk outflow to collect the accumulated fog droplets that are directed in the downward direction along the core.
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