This research presents the design of a biomimicry-inspired fog harvester, aimed at optimizing water collection in arid and semi-arid regions while ensuring durability in extreme weather conditions. Drawing inspiration from natural systems such as spider webs, the Namib desert beetle, and pine needles, the harvester incorporates a triple-layered nylon mesh structure to enhance water collection efficiency and withstand high wind forces. To ensure long-term structural integrity, the harvester’s ability to minimize turbulence and resist wind damage was evaluated through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and physical testing. Simulations and calculations indicated that the optimized design could sustain wind speeds of up to 44 m/s while achieving an average water collection efficiency of 60%. The results demonstrate the potential for scalable and sustainable water harvesting solutions, focusing on wind resistance and material resilience.

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Biomimetic Fog Harvester Design: Enhancing Durability and Wind Resistance for Sustainable Water Collection in Harsh Environments

  • K. S. Dawson,
  • L. N. Wickramarathna

摘要

This research presents the design of a biomimicry-inspired fog harvester, aimed at optimizing water collection in arid and semi-arid regions while ensuring durability in extreme weather conditions. Drawing inspiration from natural systems such as spider webs, the Namib desert beetle, and pine needles, the harvester incorporates a triple-layered nylon mesh structure to enhance water collection efficiency and withstand high wind forces. To ensure long-term structural integrity, the harvester’s ability to minimize turbulence and resist wind damage was evaluated through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and physical testing. Simulations and calculations indicated that the optimized design could sustain wind speeds of up to 44 m/s while achieving an average water collection efficiency of 60%. The results demonstrate the potential for scalable and sustainable water harvesting solutions, focusing on wind resistance and material resilience.