Feasibility Study of Atmospheric Water Harvesting by Direct Cooling in Thailand

Authors

  • Ronnachart Munsin Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Pracha Yeunyongkul Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Nawee Nuntapap Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Jirasak Panya Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Surapin Promdan Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Sawat Kesai Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Rawat Kumwan Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Jeerawich Narkpakdee Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Autanan Wannachai Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Orasa Sirasakamol Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Kittisak Jantanasakulwong Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Thatchapol Chungcharoen Prince of Chumphon Campus, Chumphon, Thailand
  • Nuttapong Ruttanadech Prince of Chumphon Campus, Chumphon, Thailand

Corressponding author's email:

ronnachart@rmutl.ac.th

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.74.2023.1332

Keywords:

Atmospheric water harvesting, Moisture harvesting index, Thai meteorological data, Direct cooling, Water scarcity

Abstract

The objective of this work is to assess the potential of the atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) by direct cooling under the climate of Thailand. The assessment was considered from water scarcity, meteorological data and engineering analysis, including moisture harvesting index (MHI), water capability and energy cost. The meteorological data between 2012-2021 were used as primary data for engineering analysis. The results showed that Thailand has the potential to supply freshwater by using AWH with direct cooling. The average MHI of Thailand is 0.548 which is comparable with high potential of global assessment. 71 cities from 77 cities in Thailand have MHI over 0.50, which is the favorable condition for AWH by direct cooling. From the calculation under Thailand conditions, the water harvesting rates by direct cooling could be in the range of 0.97-1.30 L/h with energy costs as low as 0.047 USD/L for 71 cities in Thailand.

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Author Biographies

Ronnachart Munsin, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ronnachart Munsin works as a lecturer at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL). He worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Université d' Orléans, France in 2016. He received his D.Eng. in mechanical engineering from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in 2015, M.Eng. in mechanical engineering from Chiang Mai University in 2008 and B.Eng. in agricultural engineering from Maejo University in 2004. He was an intern at Tokyo Institute of Technology for research work in 2011. His research focus on sustainable technology, agricultural engineering and combustion.

His awards and honors include the Research Fellowship from the Labex CAPRYSSES, supported by the National French Agency, the Research Fellowship from the National Research Council of Thailand, the Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Program, the Fellowship from the JSAE Kanto and the DIPROM Agro-Machinery Award 2022.

Pracha Yeunyongkul, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Pracha Yeunyongkul received his D.Eng. in mechanical engineering from Chiang Mai University in 2012. He is currently an associate professor at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna. His research interests include application of heat pipe, heat exchanger design and geopolymer

Nawee Nuntapap, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Nawee Nuntapap received his M.Eng. in mechanical engineering from KMUTT in 2014. He is currently an assistant professor at RMUTL. His research interests include measurement and instrumentation and control.

Jirasak Panya, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Jirasak Panya received the M.Eng. in mechanical engineering from Chiang Mai University in 2009. Currently he is a lecturer at RMUTL. His research interests include machine design, refrigeration and air conditioning and fluid machinery.

Surapin Promdan, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Surapin Promdan received the M.Eng. in mechanical engineering from Chiang Mai University in 2009. Currently he is a lecturer at RMUTL. His research interests include machine design, mechanical design, mining equipment and heat exchanger.

Sawat Kesai, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sawat Kesai received the M.Eng. in mechanical engineering from Chiang Mai University in 2012. He is currently a lecturer at RMUTL. His research interests include machine design, design and modify of electric vehicle, drying engineering.

Rawat Kumwan, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Rawat Kumwan received the M.Eng. in mechanical engineering from Chiang Mai University in 2009. Currently he is a lecturer at RMUTL. His research interests include automotive powertrain design, electric vehicles, thermal design, drying engineering, refrigeration and air conditioning.

Jeerawich Narkpakdee, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Jeerawich Narkpakdee received his D.Eng. in mechanical engineering from Chiang Mai University in 2012. He is currently a lecturer at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna. His research interests include application of thermal system design, combustion and mobility transportation technology

Autanan Wannachai, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Autanan Wannachai received the B.Eng. in computer engineering from RMUTL and the M.Eng. and Ph.D. in computer engineering, from Chiang Mai University, Thailand. His research interests include embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, early warning systems for disasters, and autonomous systems.

Orasa Sirasakamol, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Orasa Sirasakamol received the B.Eng. in Software Engineering from Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Ph.D. in System Engineering, from KUTS, China Her research interests include embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, early warning systems for disasters, and Control System, Autonomous Systems.

Kittisak Jantanasakulwong, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Kittisak Jantanasakulwong received his D.Eng and M.Eng. in organic and polymeric materials from Tokyo Institute of Technology, M.S. in packaging technology from Kasetsart University, and B.S. in packaging technology from Chiang Mai University. His research interests include biopolymers, polymers, polymer blend, polymer composite, polymer physics, polymer chemistry, packaging materials and printing.

Thatchapol Chungcharoen, Prince of Chumphon Campus, Chumphon, Thailand

Thatchapol Chungcharoen graduated PhD. (Energy Technology) from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand, in 2014. He works as a lecturer and researcher at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Prince of Chumphon Campus, Chumphon, Thailand. His research focus on drying technology, sustainable technology and agricultural engineering.

Nuttapong Ruttanadech, Prince of Chumphon Campus, Chumphon, Thailand

Nuttapong Ruttanadech graduated PhD. (Agricultural Engineering) from Kasetsart University, Thailand, in 2010. Currently he is a lecturer and researcher at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Prince of Chumphon Campus, Chumphon, Thailand. His research interests include postharvest machinery, agricultural and food processing machinery.

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16-01-2023

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R. Munsin, “Feasibility Study of Atmospheric Water Harvesting by Direct Cooling in Thailand”, JTE, vol. 18, no. Special Issue 01, pp. 17–26, Jan. 2023.

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