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Applicability of the atmospheric water generation: the case of hotel industry in Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.author Wijesundara, PM
dc.contributor.author Hadiwattage, C
dc.contributor.author Chandani, GGN
dc.contributor.editor Sandanayake, YG
dc.contributor.editor Waidyasekara, KGAS
dc.contributor.editor Ranadewa, KATO
dc.contributor.editor Chandanie, H
dc.date.accessioned 2024-09-03T04:29:36Z
dc.date.available 2024-09-03T04:29:36Z
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.identifier.citation Wijesundara, P.M., Hadiwattage, C., & Chandani, G.G.N. (2024). Applicability of the atmospheric water generation: the case of hotel industry in Sri Lanka. In Y.G. Sandanayake, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), World Construction Symposium – 2024 : 12th World Construction Symposium (pp. 171-184). Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.14
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/22789
dc.description.abstract The proliferation of plastic drinking water bottles poses significant environmental, economic, and social challenges globally. In response, many countries are seeking alternative methods to provide safe drinking water. Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) have emerged as a promising solution, yet their implementation remains novel, particularly in countries like Sri Lanka. This paper explores the feasibility of implementing AWGs in the hotel industry in Sri Lanka to mitigate reliance on bottled water. Through a comprehensive literature review and quantitative research methodology including questionnaire surveys, the functional requirements, constraints, drivers, barriers, and strategies for AWG implementation were identified and analysed. The findings underscore the critical importance of factors such as low relative humidity, wide temperature range functionality, energy efficiency, water quality, and appropriate design in selecting AWGs. While drivers like higher efficiency, governmental support, and public awareness propel AWG adoption, barriers such as high initial investment, energy consumption, and mineral deficiency pose challenges. Strategies to overcome these barriers include lifecycle cost analysis, renewable energy integration, vendor selection, and mineral supplementation. The research contributes to understanding successful AWG implementation in the Sri Lankan hotel industry, addressing water bottle consumption's environmental and socio-economic impacts. This study highlights the urgency of transitioning to sustainable water solutions and provides practical insights for stakeholders to navigate the implementation of AWGs effectively. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.subject Atmospheric Water Generators en_US
dc.subject Bottled Water Consumption en_US
dc.subject Drinking Water en_US
dc.subject Drivers and Barriers en_US
dc.subject Hotels en_US
dc.subject Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Strategies en_US
dc.title Applicability of the atmospheric water generation: the case of hotel industry in Sri Lanka en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.identifier.year 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.conference World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.place Colombo en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 171-184 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding 12th World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.email pavithrawijesundara.pw@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email chandanieh@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email navodag@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.14 en_US


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