ORIGINAL RESEARCH
A Sustainable Solar Powered Single-Stage
Ammonia/Water Absorption Atmospheric
Water Harvesting System: Design and
Simulation Evaluation for Remote Areas
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Mechanical Engineering Department, Al-Huson University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Irbid, Jordan
Submission date: 2024-09-11
Final revision date: 2024-11-20
Acceptance date: 2025-01-17
Online publication date: 2025-04-14
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Hamza Al-Tahaineh
Mechanical Engineering Department, Al-Huson University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Huson, 21510, Irbid, Jordan
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Globally, conflicts, climate change, and global warming have compounded an already urgent water
shortage problem. Dealing with this important issue and guaranteeing fair water access for all calls
for further dedication and the launch of innovative projects. This work presents a novel, autonomous,
5 kW solar-powered single-stage ammonia/water absorption system solution to atmospheric water
harvesting, given the increasing global consciousness about this problem. The simulations provide
insightful information that can form the basis for upcoming research projects among colleagues.
The investigation and analysis of the effects of humidity, a fundamental component in condensing
atmospheric water, shapes the water-collecting process and drives the central focus of this work.
Careful cross-referencing with current research and thorough investigation and parameter analysis
help to strengthen the validity of the conclusions. Three different climatic zones- a coastal, a normal,
and a desert environment- test the flexibility of the research. The system averages 76 L daily water
collection in a desert environment and increases to 140 L daily in a coastal region. Surprisingly,
July is the most common month for coastal water collection. Comparative study against other designs
helps one to fully assess the system’s efficacy in absorbing water vapor.