Experiments at the Drupps Lab
Scrubber vs Clay dust
We have been running an on-site test to simulate the operational conditions of a spray dryer — and our scrubber is stepping up to the challenge.
We're pushing 30,000 m³ of air per hour through the system, combined with 1–2 kg of ceramic dust per hour. Why? To validate the absorption efficiency of our scrubber under real-world conditions.
The outcome: clean air + water recovery + energy recovery + no clogging and therefore significantly improved working conditions.
This is a great step forward in showcasing how smart air handling can support both environmental goals and workplace safety.
Air water vs Air pollutants
What happens when you take some of the dirtiest air you can imagine… and try to turn it into pure drinking water? We wanted to find out. So we designed an experimental set up to push our atmospheric water system to the test. Think of it as a worst-case scenario.
In this experiment, we set out to replicate extreme air pollution levels found in some of the world’s most polluted urban areas and built a test setup featuring a diesel engine exhaust, burning wood smoke and poor ventilation to trap it all in.
After hours of running our system in this smoky, sooty conditions, we collected water samples and sent them for testing. The result: Clean and safe to drink atmospheric water.
Even with high levels of airborne contaminants, our filtration and purification stages held strong. The world needs more ways to make water, even when the skies aren’t clear.