Air well
Air well
Air well (pronunciation: /ɛər wɛl/) is a structure or device designed to promote the condensation of atmospheric moisture.
Etymology
The term "air well" is derived from the English words "air" and "well". "Air" comes from the Old English ǣr, meaning the atmosphere or the gas we breathe, and "well" comes from the Old English wiell, meaning a deep hole from which water or oil can be extracted.
Function
An air well functions by exposing a large body of air to a cooled surface; moisture from the air condenses onto the surface and is collected. The amount of water that can be collected depends on the humidity of the air and the temperature difference between the air and the surface.
Types
There are several types of air wells, including the dew pond, the fog fence, and the dew fence. Each of these types uses a different method to cool the surface and collect the condensed water.
Related terms
- Dew pond: A shallow pond designed to collect dew and rainwater.
- Fog fence: A structure designed to collect water from fog.
- Dew fence: A fence-like structure designed to collect dew.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Air well
- Wikipedia's article - Air well
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