Quantity and quality of condensate air conditioner water for potential use in drinking purpose(

Abstract

The demand for freshwater is increasing day by day around the world. Hence alternative sources are being explored that can minimize the demand of traditional sources. Water from air conditioners (ACs) is a potential option. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the quality of condensate AC water to ascertain whether it is potable and to determine the amount of water that can be harvested from split-type ACs (3, 4, and 4.5 ton)/h. A general brand of AC was assessed in this study. A total of 270 AC water samples were collected from June to July 2017 covering a total floor area of 1,694.55 m2. The findings showed that, without proper treatment, AC water is unsafe to drink. However, according to lab test results, it can be made drinkable if it is boiled and filtered. Finally, a model is also proposed for continuously converting AC water into pure drinkable water.