Abstract
WH‑E5 Mars Edition is a compact, low‑pressure adaptation of the WH‑E5 Ultra‑Dry Dual‑MOF Atmospheric Water Engine, redesigned to harvest trace water vapor from the thin Martian atmosphere. It uses:
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Mg‑Gallate ultra‑dry sorption (0.2% RH capture)
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MOF‑303@LiCl composite bed (+50% uptake)
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Ultrasonic desorption (no heat required)
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Low‑pressure CO₂ intake + micro‑compression
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Forgecell + CRFG‑1R thermal buffering (−60°C operation)
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Phoenix‑Water + VMR Titan purification
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Arachne‑Chip telemetry + CIFRS‑N environmental logic
WH‑E5 Mars Edition operates inside a small pressure shell or habitat module, producing slow but continuous water flow from ambient Martian air.
Projected Water Output (Mars)
Based on 2026 Mars atmospheric humidity data:
Single WH‑E5 Mars Unit:
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50–250 mL/day (0.05–0.25 L/day)
10‑Unit Array:
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0.5–2.5 L/day
40‑Unit Habitat Wall:
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2–10 L/day
Findable TDC Inventions + Descriptions
Each invention is listed exactly as it appears on TDC so engineers can find it.
Phoenix‑Water Engine‑2.0
Purifies condensate, removes contaminants, stabilizes water chemistry.
VMR Titan‑2.0
Cavitation‑plasma reactor that destroys PFAS and microplastics.
Forgecell Prime‑2.0
Thermal buffer that stabilizes temperature swings (critical for Mars).
CRFG‑1R
Thermoacoustic gradient smoother; prevents thermal shock in MOFs.
Arachne‑Chip‑2.0
Telemetry + adaptive control; manages cycles in low humidity.
CIFRS‑N
Environmental modeling; predicts dust storms and humidity spikes.
Mechanic’s Battery‑2.0
Off‑grid power; stable output in cold environments.
URES‑2.0
Resonant micro‑power harvesting; scavenges vibration energy.
Engineer Diagram (Mars Airflow Path)
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[Mars CO₂ Intake] ---> [Micro Compressor] ---> [Pressure Shell]
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v
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| Mg-Gallate Bed |
+------------------+
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v
+------------------+
| MOF-303@LiCl Bed |
+------------------+
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v
[Ultrasonic Desorption]
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v
[Phoenix-Water Engine]
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[VMR Titan Reactor]
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v
[Habitat Water Tank]
Build Summary
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Place WH‑E5 inside pressure shell
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Add CO₂ blower + dust filter
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Slightly compress incoming air
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Run dual‑MOF sorption cycles
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Ultrasonic desorption
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Purify output
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Store in habitat tank
ALWAYS REACHING FOR THE STARS, ALWAYS STRIVING TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, Through Inventing New Ideas that no one else has thought of.
Michael Victor Caldwell, not patenting it, just passing it on to the World Freely.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Recommended Citation
Caldwell, Michael Victor Mr., "WH‑E5 — Mars Edition Atmospheric Water Engine Adapted for the Martian Atmosphere Open‑Hardware • No Patents • No Secrets • Builder‑Ready", Technical Disclosure Commons, (July 23, 2026)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/11108