Snip of Santiago, Chile chart
Water-from-Air Resource charts are now available for nine locations in Chile: Antofagasta, Arica, Copiapo, Easter Island, Iquique, La Serena, Puerto Montt, Santiago, and Temuco.
The following table summarizes some key information from the site charts that is relevant to the operation of atmospheric water generator systems in Chile (mainland, excluding Easter Island).
The following table summarizes some key information from the site charts that is relevant to the operation of atmospheric water generator systems in Chile (mainland, excluding Easter Island).
| Site Arica Iquique Antofagasta Copiapo La Serena Santiago Temuco Puerto Montt | Latitude (S) 18° 21' 20° 32' 23° 26' 27° 21' 29° 55' 33° 23' 38° 45' 41° 25' | Elevation (m) 54 47 120 370 145 473 120 85 | Maximum efficiency during year 52% 46% 50% 39% 39% 30% 26% 32% | Practical operating period (months) 12 12 12 12 12 10 8 9 |
From this table we discover that the practical operating period for water-from-air machines is reduced to less than 12 months south of 30 degree latitude. Maximum efficiency during the year of mechanical dehumidification decreases the further south the site.
