Scientists Announce New Method to Pull Potable Water From Tank Exhaust

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By Patrick Morgan
Apr 20, 2011 5:24 PMOct 10, 2019 4:41 PM
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What’s the News: Scientists have developed a new process that condenses diesel fuel exhaust into water. If implemented on the battlefield, it would allow soldiers to produce drinkable water from burnt fuel in tanks, generators, and Humvees, freeing them from carrying quite so many heavy water-filled containers. “Theoretically, one gallon of diesel should produce one gallon of water,” project leader Melanie Debusk told MSNBC.

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