MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641042467 A) filed by Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College; S. Dhananjeyan; V. Daniel Christopher; V. Asha; and S. Ahalya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 2, for 'hybrid electrostatic and photothermal membrane atmospheric water generation system.'
Inventor(s) include S. Dhananjeyan; V. Daniel Christopher; V. Asha; and S. Ahalya.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an electrostatic fog harvesting system designed to generate potable water from atmospheric fog using electrohydrodynamic principles and renewable energy. The system employs a solar-powered high-voltage generation unit to create an electrostatic field between electrodes, producing ionic wind that charges and drives fog droplets toward ~a~h~ygroscopic" collection- element^ -thereby_ enhancing droplct_ capture and coalescence. The collected moisture is directed through a filtration unit comprising photothermal conditioning and ultraviolet purification to ensure water safety. Electrical power for system operation is supplied by a photovoltaic energy unit with battery storage, enabling autonomous off-grid operation during high-humidity or nighttime conditions. The modular system architecture allows scalable deployment for decentralized water harvesting applications. Experimental implementation demonstrates effective water collection under moderate fog conditions, confirming the practical applicability of the invention."
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