MASTER THESIS: HYDRONOMY

A Technical and Policy Analysis of Atmospheric Water Condensation: Addressing Domestic and Global Water Challenges

Aslesha Dhillon, Malaika Elias and Paige Medley, May 2017 

ABSTRACT: This study tested two types of Atmospheric Water Condensers (AWCs), one that plugs into traditional outlets and the other was solar-powered. Until now, the technology to harness atmospherically generated water has been prohibitively expensive, costing upwards of US$ 2500, and requires an electricity source. This technology addresses the water challenges that are critically analyzed by the following paper.  Specifically, this paper examines water insecurity within the context of water contamination and water scarcity and assesses the role of water infrastructure and policies in contributing to these issues. Subsequently, the paper analyses the impact of air quality and pollutants on the hydrological cycle and discusses the main policies and regulations governing them as they may have an impact on the quality of water generated by an AWC. This study provides a technical analysis on the production and quality of water produced by the AWC Prototype, called Hydronomy. Finally, the paper provides a critical overview of AWC’s market and identifies the most viable situations and places for the deployment of AWCs.