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Water vending machine systems would be accessible again at Mumbai stations, according to the Central Railway, with the installation of Meghdoot machines that collect water from the air. Initially, 17 kiosks have been placed at six stations with high foot traffic, including five at CSMT and Dadar, four at Thane, one at Kurla, Ghatkopar, and Vikhroli. These kiosks offer beverage refills for train passengers. According to authorities, refilling a 500 ml bottle would cost Rs 8, while refilling a 1-litre bottle will cost Rs 12.
Key Takeaways
- A new service has been introduced by Indian Railways that has been deployed in this service at six railway stations for the first time
- This gadget can create water out of thin air. Railways launched this new service as part of a water-saving effort
- This technology was created in India as part of the Make in India initiative. Maitri Aquatech invented this method for extracting water from the air
- This will provide train travellers with access to drinking water throughout the year. At the same time, this method will reduce water waste
What is an Atmospheric Water Generator?
- A device that extracts water from the atmosphere is known as an atmospheric water generator (AWG). The capacity collects atmospheric water vapour using condensation technology. The MEGHDOOT – AWG from Maithri Aquatech uses contemporary technology to transform airborne water vapour into fresh, pure drinking water
- Various ambient temperature and relative humidity ranges (18 to 45 degrees Celsius) may be utilised with the data (25% – 100%)
- It starts to generate water after a few hours of operation. Therefore, it can be applied as a quick remedy for potable water
- The business has worked with Hyderabad’s CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) to create high-quality water
- The official was also aware that these Meghdoot machines are research-driven and do not require a water supply. Furthermore, the experience is eco-friendly and requires no maintenance.
The Purification Process
In this method, the air initially travels through the device. Pollutants in the form of dust particles are absorbed by it. After that, the cooling chamber receives filtered air from the machine. It has cooled here. This compressed air transforms into a water drop. After that, the drops add up. The water that has gathered is now filtered. As a result, additional dangerous elements in the water are eliminated, and the water becomes clean. The water left over is then put through a system that uses ultraviolet light.
Capacity of Purification
This gadget begins to draw water out of the air within a few hours of turning it on. This device can purify and extract 1000 litres of water every day. Passengers can fill their water bottles and containers with water using this machine for a set price. A 300 ml refill will cost Rs 5, a 500 ml refill will cost Rs 8, and a litre will cost Rs 12.
Placement of Meghdoot Machines at Stations
CSMT, Dadar, Kurla, Thane, Ghatkopar, and Vikhroli are just a few of the Central Railway stations where 17 Meghdoot devices will be deployed. This device’s distinguishing feature is its capability to create water out of thin air. The deployment of 17 devices at Mumbai’s six key railway stations took place in May. 5 years were allotted for the deal with Maitri Aquatech Pvt Ltd. This will lead to a profit of 25 lakh 50 thousand rupees yearly for Central Railway.
Remarkably, the water produced by these 17 gadgets will be potable and created from the air. Additionally, several tasks will be performed upon that lake from the air. The CSMT station will have 17 machines, while there will be five at Dadar, one at Karjat and Chittoor, four at Thane, and one at Vikhroli.
The Need for Machines
Water machines at IRCTC train stations have been shut down for the previous 2 and a half years due to poor accounting needs. As a result, passengers on the Central Train were obliged to walk around the rail stations in favour of water supply. As a consequence, customers were hassled.
