Investigation of collection and use of water from condensation of air conditioner in Shushtar city
Subject Areas : Water Resources
1 - Assistant Professor، Agricultural Mechanization Engineering Department ، Shoushtar Branch، Islamic Azad University، Shoushtar، Iran
Keywords: Water resources, Condensation, Green areas, air conditioner,
Abstract :
AbstractIn hot regions cities, significant amounts of water are produced from the condensation of air conditioners, which flows into the waste water. The present study has an approach to calculating and evaluating the quality of this water source in terms of its proper use in urban areas. The research was conducted in Shushtar. The output water of a number of two type gas coolers was measured over a period of five months and the quality of the extracted water was evaluated. in terms of quantity of water product results showed that, they produce 19.9 to 26.7 liters of water per day and on average, the total number of coolers installed in urban areas in Shoushtar city produces between 890 to 1200 cubic meters per day. The quality of the extracted water was evaluated for use in green areas and suitable for washing.
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