Interactive Advanced MOF Water Harvester Simulator
Advanced MOF Water Harvester Simulator
Developed By : Ir. MD Nursyazwi
Inspired by the Reticular Chemistry and Water Harvesting Work of Professor Omar Yaghi
Operational Protocol: Defining the Harvesting Environment
This module provides a predictive simulation of Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) using Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). It determines the requisite MOF mass to achieve a specific daily water production target at defined ambient humidity conditions.
Honorable Mention: This simulator is built upon the breakthrough principles of reticular chemistry and AWH technology, pioneered by Professor Omar Yaghi, focusing on MOF materials with high water capacity and regeneration potential.
- Select the MOF structure (e.g., MOF-801) optimized for water uptake.
- Specify the experimental Average Relative Humidity (%) and Absolute Temperature (K) of the environment.
- Input your Target Daily Water Production (L/day) for the community or application.
- Execute the "Run Simulation" command and analyze the quantitative and visual outputs.
Input Parameters: Materials and Thermodynamics
Multiscale Visualization: Unit Cell and Engineering Scale
The 3D view presents a stylized MOF Unit Cell (molecular scale) clearly separated from the Engineering Mass Indicator (process scale). The height of the indicator is dynamically scaled logarithmically against the required MOF mass in kilograms.
Visualization Legend
Interact: Click and drag inside the 3D window to control the rotational orientation of the MOF structure.
Quantitative Output: Performance Metrics and Mass Balance
Uptake Curve Analysis: Water Yield Visualization
The Uptake Curve plots the quantitative relationship between the Water Yield (L/kg/day) and the Relative Humidity (RH). The blue point indicates your current simulation condition.
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Physicochemical Basis: Model and Theory
Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH): This technology uses MOFs—highly porous, crystalline polymers—to capture water vapor directly from ambient air. The key to AWH is selecting MOFs that can efficiently adsorb large quantities of water at low relative humidity (adsorption phase) and release it using minimal thermal energy (regeneration phase).
The MOFs featured here, like MOF-801 (Zr-fumarate), exemplify the advancements in reticular chemistry by Omar Yaghi's team, focusing on:
- Hydrophobicity/Hydrophilicity Balance: To allow high capacity while resisting degradation.
- Step-Shaped Isotherms: Enabling efficient water capture at a specific RH threshold and near-complete release at low energy.
Engineering Methodology (Simplified Yield Model)
The simulator determines the required material mass by coupling two fundamental principles:
- Yield Modeling: A simplified capacity model estimates the Daily Water Yield (Q_yield) in [L/kg/day] based on the chosen MOF and the average Relative Humidity (RH). It assumes negligible yield below the MOF's binding RH (RH_bind) and a linear increase up to maximum yield (Q_max).
- Mass Balance: The required MOF mass (M_MOF) is calculated directly by dividing the Target Daily Water Production by the MOF's predicted daily water yield.
The calculation is: Required MOF Mass (kg) = Target Daily Water (L) / Water Yield (L/kg/day).
References
- Yaghi, O. M. et al. (2017). Water harvesting from air with metal-organic frameworks powered by natural sunlight. Science 356, 430–434. (Core Reference: The initial breakthrough work demonstrating MOF-801 for atmospheric water harvesting).
- Yaghi, O. M. et al. (1999). Reticular chemistry and metal-organic frameworks. Nature 400, 417–423. (Pioneering work defining the field of reticular synthesis).
- Wang, J. et al. (2020). MOF-Based Materials for Water Harvesting. Chem. Rev. 120, 10791–10851. (A comprehensive review on MOF applications in AWH).
Computational Integrity: Ensuring Numerical Accuracy
To guarantee the results are reliable for engineering applications, the simulator adheres to rigorous computational protocols, focusing on data precision and defensive coding.
1. Data Precision and Floating-Point Arithmetic
The calculation relies on the IEEE 754 floating-point standard. While the model is simplified, display values are rigorously rounded (toFixed()) for practical interpretation, ensuring consistency.
2. State Management for Calculation Integrity
A robust calculation methodology requires a clear and traceable data flow, ensuring all results are consistent with the current inputs. Values like Q_yield and M_MOF are derived and are re-computed every time an input (like Humidity or Target) changes.
3. Handling Edge Cases and Defensive Coding
The application employs defensive coding practices to prevent crashes and ensure meaningful output when inputs are invalid:
| Edge Case | Problem Description | Methodological Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Yield of Zero | Occurs if the Relative Humidity (RH) is below the MOF's binding threshold (RH_bind). | Guard Clause: If yield is calculated as zero, the required mass returns Infinity (displayed as 'IMPRACTICAL') to signal the MOF cannot be passively regenerated in the current climate. |
| Null or NaN Inputs | Results in NaN if the user enters non-numeric text or leaves a field blank. | Input Sanitization: A validation check at the start of runSimulation() ensures the calculation only proceeds if all inputs are valid numbers (> 0). |
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