Power Generation Systems, Processes For Generating Energy At An Industrial Mine Site, Water Heating Systems, And Processes Of Heating Water

Abstract

Power generation systems are provided that include a circular loop of conduit, a dehumidifier coupled to the conduit, a power turbine coupled to the turbine and a pump coupled to the conduit. Processes for generating energy at an industrial mine site are also provided. Water heating systems are provided that can include a dehumidifier associated with a conduit containing water, a holding tank coupled to the conduit and water heaters coupled to the holding tank. Processes of heating water are also provided.

1 . A water heating system comprising:
 a dehumidifier associated with a conduit containing water;   a holding tank coupled to the conduit; and   water heaters coupled to the holding tank.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the dehumidifier exhaust contacts the conduit. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the heat from the exhaust of the dehumidifier alters the temperature of the water within the conduit. 
     
     
         4 . A process of heating water, the process comprising:
 providing a heat from a dehumidifier to water within a conduit coupled to a water storage tank; and   utilizing the water within the conduit as a source of water to be heated by a hot water heater.   
     
     
         5 . The process of  claim 4  further comprising cooling portions of the dehumidifier with the water from within the conduit. 
     
     
         6 . The process of  claim 4  further comprising recycling the water from the storage tank through the conduit. 
     
     
         7 . The process of  claim 4  wherein the conduit is associated with the fan exhaust of the dehumidifier.