Estimated flow of condensed water from air conditioners ; Flujo estimado de agua condensada de acondicionadores de aire ; Estimativa de vazão da água condensada proveniente de aparelhos condicionadores de ar

Population growth, responsible for the growing demand for drinking water, related to pollution and non-rational use of water, results in a scenario of water scarcity in certain regions of all continents, especially in regions of low rainfall. Seeking to reduce the consumption of drinking water for less noble purposes, reduce pressure under water reservoirs and combat water scarcity, the concept of rational use of water emerges. Based on the principles of minimization, separation and reuse, this concept brings with it the suggestion of the use of alternative sources of water, among of them the condensed water from the operation of air conditioners. Such devices work in a way that water condensation occurs, and this effluent is mostly despised. The present work aims to delineate models to estimate the flow of water generated by condensation in air conditioners. The volume of condensed water generated by the devices was measured. Results allowed delineating a mathematical model to determine the flow of this alternative water source, which allows the analysis of the feasibility of its use in a given location for non-potable purposes, such as floor washing, discharges in sanitary basins and irrigation. ; El aumento poblacional responsable de la creciente demanda de agua potable, ligada a la contaminación y al uso no racional del agua, da como resultado un escenario en el que la escasez de agua está presente a nivel mundial, especialmente en regiones con clima seco y / o escasas precipitaciones. Buscando reducir el consumo de agua potable para fines menos nobles, reducir la presión sobre los depósitos de agua y combatir la escasez de agua, surge el concepto de uso racional del agua. Sobre la base de los principios de minimización, separación y reutilización, este concepto trae consigo la sugerencia de utilizar fuentes alternativas de agua, una de las cuales es el agua proveniente del funcionamiento de los acondicionadores de aire. Los acondicionadores de aire funcionan de tal manera que se produce la condensación del ...