PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, in collaboration with A&A Consulting Services Ltd, UK, unveiled an innovative device called GWAT (Generating Water from Air Technology) aimed at addressing the global water scarcity crisis. The product launch took place at PSGiTech on the occasion of World Environment Day.
Prof. Raju, former director of IIT Delhi, inaugurated GWAT. The event witnessed the presence of former principal of PSGiTech, Chandramohan, Prasada Raju, former scientist from DST SERI, Delhi, Saravanakumar (Principal, I/c), PSGiTech, and Vivek Subramanian, Director of A&A Consulting Services Ltd, UK.
GWAT operates on a four-step process and requires a minimum humidity level of 50% to optimize its performance. It has the capability to generate an estimated 15-20 litres of clean and safe drinking water per day. Apart from domestic use, the device is also suitable for applications in pharmaceuticals, hospitals, hotels, and other water-stressed areas.
Vivek Subramanian has initiated this project as a part of CSR activities of A&A Consulting Services Ltd. Devasena, Professor and Lead Research, and Manoj Kumar, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering were instrumental in the development of air to water generator which is intended to find solutions to the existing water scarcity.
In this regard, Saravanakumar, Principal (I/c), PSGiTech exchanged the MoU with Vivek Subramanian, Director, A & A Consulting Services Ltd (UK) in the presence of Prof. Alagar, Research Consultant and Abdul Aleem, HoD, Department of Civil Engineering of PSGiTech and the members of the faculty.