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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Wastewater evaporation apparatus and method

Номер: US20120079971A1
Автор: Edward Stock, James Stock
Принадлежит: Edward Stock, James Stock

An apparatus and method for evaporating a liquid and incinerating pollutants present in the resulting vapor. The system comprises a chamber for containing a liquid, a floatable pan in the chamber comprising at least one opening to allow a portion of the liquid to enter into a basin of the pan, a heating element at least partially sumergeable in the liquid in the basin of the pan for evaporating the liquid, and a blowing burner to incinerate pollutants present in the evaporated liquid.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Method and plant for purification of oil-contaminated bilge and sludge water on a ship, and ship equipped with such plant

Номер: US20120160660A1
Принадлежит: PPMCLEAN AB

The present invention relates to a method for purification of bilge and sludge water on a ship, especially at sea, using excess heat from the ship's engine(s) to a level of oil contamination of less than 15 ppm. The invention also relates to a plant for carrying out the method, and a vessel including such plant, as well as the use of the method and plant.

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Method and water treatment in an industrial process

Номер: US20130228531A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

Water is treated via a thermal water treatment process, where heat for the thermal water treatment process is taken off from a second thermal process by heat exchange. The treated water is fed to an evaporation process.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Liquid Pumps with Hermetically Sealed Motor Rotors

Номер: US20130233695A1
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a novel pressurized vapor cycle for distilling liquids. In an embodiment of the invention, a liquid purification system is revealed, including the elements of an input for receiving untreated liquid, a vaporizer coupled to the input for transforming the liquid to vapor, a head chamber for collecting the vapor, a vapor pump with an internal drive shaft and an eccentric rotor with a rotatable housing for compressing vapor, a condenser in communication with the vapor pump for transforming the compressed vapor into a distilled product, and an electric motor with motor rotor and magnets hermetically sealed within the fluid pressure boundary of the distillation system.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Thermodynamic Balancing of Combined Heat and Mass Exchange Devices

Номер: US20140014212A1

A carrier-gas mixture is directed through a fluid flow path in a combined heat and mass transfer device, which can be operated at sub-atmospheric pressure. Heat and mass are transferred from or to the carrier-gas mixture via interaction with a liquid composition that includes a vaporizable component in a liquid state to substantially change the content of the vaporizable component in the carrier-gas mixture via evaporation or condensation. The mass flow rate of the carrier-gas mixture is varied by extracting or injecting the carrier-gas mixture from at least one intermediate location in the fluid flow path, and/or the mass flow rate of the liquid composition is varied by extracting or injecting the liquid composition from at least one intermediate location in the fluid flow path; and the flow of the carrier-gas mixture or the liquid composition is regulated to reduce the average local enthalpy pinch in the device.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

WATER VAPOR DISTILLATION APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20220002169A1
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A fluid vapor distillation apparatus. The apparatus includes a source fluid input, and an evaporator condenser apparatus. The evaporator condenser apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical housing and a plurality of tubes in the housing. The source fluid input is fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser and the evaporator condenser transforms source fluid into steam and transforms compressed steam into product fluid. Also included in the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is a heat exchanger fluidly connected to the source fluid input and a product fluid output. The heat exchanger includes an outer tube and at least one inner tube. Also included in the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is a regenerative blower fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser. The regenerative blower compresses steam, and the compressed steam flows to the evaporative condenser where compressed steam is transformed into product fluid. The fluid vapor distillation apparatus also includes a control system. 114.-. (canceled)15. A fluid vapor distillation apparatus comprising:a source water fluid input;a blowdown liquid output;a product water output;a compressor comprising an intake and an output; the source water input via a source water valve the blowdown liquid output via a blowdown valve and a blowdown reservoir, the blowdown valve downstream of blowdown reservoir and the blowdown reservoir including a level sensor;', 'the product water output via a product valve; and', 'the compressor intake and the compressor output;, 'an evaporator condenser apparatus fluidly connected tothe evaporator condenser transforms source fluid into steam and blowdown liquid, the steam delivered to the compressor and transforms compressed steam from the compressor into product water; anda control system for maintaining a constant flow of blowdown liquid through the output comprising:a blow down controller varying the duty cycle of a blow down valve based on a signal from the level sensor;a source ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER RECOVERY APPARATUS AIMING AT ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE (ZLD)

Номер: US20200009471A1
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The present invention provides an industrial wastewater recovery apparatus () aiming at Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). The apparatus () provides two stages in pre-heating the spiral coil pipe () containing wastewater and also conserves the heat by using the two heat exchangers (). The apparatus () agitates the surface wastewater to increase the rate of evaporation for faster heating. The apparatus () provides two stages in condensation of distilled water and also provides real-time monitoring of the water quality. The apparatus () provides automatic cleaning in the various parts during the operations. Further, a plurality of IoT sensor () monitor the real time parameters of the industrial wastewater recovery apparatus () and data is available to the user on the electronic display device (). 1. An apparatus for industrial waste water recovery aiming at Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) , the apparatus comprising:{'b': 101', '103', '106', '103', '106', '104', '105, 'claim-text': {'b': 101', '105', '114, 'wherein the first storage tank () is connected to the second heat exchanger () which has a filter media () to let out the NCGs;'}, 'a. a first storage tank () configured to allow the flow of industrial wastewater through a spiral coil pipe () towards the vertical tubes () of the a evaporator, wherein the spiral coil pipe () is connected to the vertical tubes () of evaporator by passing through a first heat exchanger () and a second heat exchanger (),'}{'b': 104', '105', '103', '106', '117, 'b. the first heat exchanger () and the second heat exchanger () configured to pre-heat the industrial wastewater by heating the spiral coil pipe () in two stages, wherein the pre-heated industrial wastewater flows to the vertical tubes () of the evaporator through the first control valve ();'}{'b': 108', '108', '117, 'c. a level measuring device () configured to monitor the level of industrial waste water, wherein the level measuring device () shuts the first control valve (), once pre- ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

WASTE SYSTEM UTILIZING WASTE HEAT TO REDUCE WATER CONTENT IN WASTE

Номер: US20180021690A1
Автор: Stultz David
Принадлежит: Stultman, LLC

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a system reduces or eliminates the volume of waste or sewage by taking thermal energy from a waste heat source and applying it to waste or sewage. In particular configurations, the waste or sewage is homogenized and condensed prior to being sprayed across the waste heat. In particular configurations, the waste heat may be sprayed once a threshold amount of energy is contained in the waste heat. 1. A system comprising:a pre-processing unit configured to make the waste more uniform;a source of thermal energy; andan evaporative processing unit, the evaporative processing unit configured to receive an output of the pre-processing unit and the source of thermal energy to yield dehydrated waste and evaporated water.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the source of thermal energy is waste heat.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the evaporative processing unit is reduced to a subambient pressure.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the dehydrated waste provides an energy source to at least partially power a unit to reduce the evaporative processing unit to a subambient pressure.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the waste is sprayed into the evaporative processing unit.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the dehydrated waste provides an energy source to at least partially power a unit to spray the waste into the evaporative processing unit.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a condensing unit that condenses evaporated water.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the condensed evaporative water is potable.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the dehydrated waste is returned to supply at least a portion of the source of thermal energy. This application is related to U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 62/365,343 (filed on Jul. 21, 2016) and 62/444,299 (filed on Jan. 9, 2017) both of which are incorporated by reference herein for all purposes. The ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

System and method for desalination

Номер: US20170029290A1
Принадлежит: Murdoch University

The invention discloses a method of removing dissolved elements from a liquid. The method comprises a first heating step for heating the liquid using a first heat source, a plurality of distillation steps for purifying the liquid heated by the first heating step, each of the plurality of distillation steps comprising at least one evaporation step and at least one condensation step, and a second heating step, using a second heat source to heat a plurality of flashing chambers, each generating a volume of vapor; wherein the vapor from at least one of the plurality of flashing chambers of the second heating step is introduced into at least one of the plurality of distillation steps.

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR REMOVAL OF WATER (BOTH BOUND AND UNBOUND) FROM PETROLEUM SLUDGES AND EMULSIONS THROUGH APPLICATION OF HEAT ALONE, WITH VIEW TO RETRIEVE ENTIRE HYDROCARBONS PRESENT THEREIN

Номер: US20170029716A1
Автор: Dasgupta Dhruva Jyoti
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a process and an apparatus for treatment of petroleum sludges, emulsions and water bearing hydrocarbons wherein initially unbound water; salts; solids; water-free, free-flowing hydrocarbons are removed followed by separation into plurality of fractions that undergo rapid foam induced boiling and consequent steam-stripping of low boiling hydrocarbons from viscous hydrocarbons followed by hot water spray to enhance said foaming and steam-stripping, for further removal of fine water droplets present in a thin film through boiling during thermal foam breaking. The high boiling point water droplets are boiled out in the thermal foam breaker followed by separation of entrained liquid, condensation and separation of water and low boiling hydrocarbons. The residual water fraction in viscous hydrocarbons is removed through thin film boiling. The original hydrocarbons are recovered in marketable forms in two separate fractions thereby recovering bound and unbound water for environmentally safe applications thereof. 1. A process for boiling petroleum sludges , emulsions and water bearing hydrocarbons , preferably with determined quantity of water present , said process comprising the steps of:a) pretreating a sludge mixture for removal of unbound water; salts; solids; water soluble emulsifiers; water-free, free flowing hydrocarbons followed by segregating remaining sludge on account of viscosity using a plurality of separation equipment for recovering a plurality of fractions therefrom;b) treating the recovered fractions in step a) separately for removal of both bound and unbound water by a rapid foam induced boiling in a heating vessel with heat induced turbulent circulation of liquid through a distributed, multi layered, rapid heat flux leading to rapid generation of a foamed mass consisting of vapors of water and steam-stripped low boiling hydrocarbons, and a film consisting of remaining hydrocarbons and high boiling, smaller sized, dispersed ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

System that provides economical purification of wastewater and recirculation of potable water and generation of electricity

Номер: US20150034568A1
Автор: William E. Coleman
Принадлежит: Individual

Water purification and recycling system that generates electricity and has a large reservoir and a small reservoir that provides potable water to a water user structure. After use by the water user structure, wastewater is applied from said water user structure via at least one wastewater path to wastewater treatment apparatus. The wastewater treatment apparatus receives and processes the wastewater using a power plant that operates continuously to produce steam. The wastewater treatment apparatus is also powered by a co-adjuvant gas turbine generator is adapted to generate supplemental steam for the power plant.

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

NATURAL GAS LIQUID FRACTIONATION PLANT WASTE HEAT CONVERSION TO POTABLE WATER USING MODIFIED MULTI-EFFECT DISTILLATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200032677A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

A method of recovering heat from a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant for production of potable water. The method includes heating a buffer fluid via a heat exchanger in to transfer heat from the NGL fractionation plant to the buffer fluid. The method includes heating water with the buffer fluid discharged from the heat exchanger to produce potable water via train distillation effects. 1. A method of recovering heat , via a waste heat recovery heat exchanger network having heat exchangers , from a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant for producing potable water , the method comprising:heating a buffer fluid via a heat exchanger in the waste heat recovery network with a stream in the NGL fractionation plant, the NGL fractionation plant comprising a dehydrator, a distillation column, and a compressor; andproducing potable water via train distillation effects with heat from the buffer fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein producing potable water with heat from the buffer fluid comprises heating brackish water with heat carried by the buffer fluid claim 1 , wherein a multi-effect-distillation (MED) system comprises the train distillation effects.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the buffer fluid comprises water or oil claim 2 , and wherein the MED system comprises a modified MED system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the distillation column comprises a de-propanizer distillation column the stream comprises an overhead outlet stream from the de-propanizer distillation column claim 1 , or wherein the distillation column comprises a de-butanizer distillation column and the stream comprises an overhead outlet stream from the de-butanizer distillation column.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the distillation column comprises a de-butanizer distillation column claim 1 , and wherein the stream comprises an overhead outlet stream from the de-butanizer distillation column or a bottoms outlet stream from the de-butanizer distillation column.6. The method ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

SUB-BOILING DISTILLATION EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20190038993A1
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The present disclosure discloses a sub-boiling distillation equipment capable of efficiently purifying a raw acid. The sub-boiling distillation equipment is made up of a feeding part, a condensing part, a heating part, a pure acid guiding part, a pure acid receiving part and a tail acid collecting part. The tail acid part is always kept in a normal temperature state, thereby ensuring that tail acid are not simultaneously heated and ensuring purity of distillates. Meanwhile, a controllable PID heating manner is adopted, so as to ensure accuracy of a heating temperature ±0.1° C. 1. A sub-boiling distillation equipment for purifying raw acid , comprising:{'b': 11', '12', '13', '14', '15', '16, 'a feeding part (), a condensing part (), a heating part (), a pure acid guiding part (), a pure acid receiving part () and a tail acid collecting part ();'}wherein the sub-boiling distillation equipment is an integrated closed system;{'b': 13', '131', '132', '131', '3', '132', '3', '132, 'the heating part () is composed of a heating zone main body () made of a quartz material and/or PFA/PTFE, and a heating jacket () coated outside the heating zone main body () to heat the heating zone main body (); the heating jacket () is electrically connected with a control circuit () for controlling on-off of the heating jacket ();'}{'b': 12', '131', '121', '122', '122', '121, 'the condensing part () is arranged above the heating zone main body () and comprises a cooling tower () and a condensation cavity (); the condensation cavity () is a tapered concave structure, and is seamlessly connected with the cooling tower ();'}{'b': 14', '141', '121', '142', '143, 'the pure acid guiding part () comprises a pure acid receiver () provided below the cooling tower (), a pure liquid diversion pipe () and a final liquid outlet ();'}{'b': 15', '151', '143', '152, 'the pure acid receiving part () comprises a pure liquid receiving bottle () connected with the final liquid outlet (), and a receiving bottle ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

NATURAL GAS LIQUID FRACTIONATION PLANT WASTE HEAT CONVERSION TO SIMULTANEOUS POWER, COOLING AND POTABLE WATER USING MODIFIED GOSWAMI CYCLE AND NEW MODIFIED MULTI-EFFECT-DISTILLATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200040772A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

A method of heat recovery from a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant for generating power and sub-ambient cooling, the method including heating a buffer fluid in a heat exchanger with heat from the NGL fractionation plant, and generating power and sub-ambient cooling via a sub-system having a power turbine with heat from the buffer fluid. 1. A method of heat recovery from a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant for generating power and sub-ambient cooling , the method comprising:heating a buffer fluid in a heat exchanger with heat from a NGL fractionation plant comprising a distillation column.discharging the buffer fluid from the heat exchanger via a collection header conduit to a sub-system comprising a power turbine; andgenerating power and sub-ambient cooling via the sub-system with heat from the buffer fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sub-system comprises a Goswami cycle system comprising the power turbine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the buffer fluid comprises oil claim 1 , and wherein heating the buffer fluid comprises heating the buffer fluid in the heat exchanger with heat from a stream discharged from the distillation column.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein heating the buffer fluid comprises heating the buffer fluid in the heat exchanger with heat from a stream discharged from an ethane dryer column in the NGL fractionation plant.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein heating the buffer fluid comprises heating the buffer fluid in the heat exchanger with heat from a stream discharged from a dehydrator in the NGL fractionation plant claim 1 , wherein the dehydrator comprises a propane dehydrator column or a butane dehydrator column.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein heating the buffer fluid comprises heating the buffer fluid in the heat exchanger with heat from an outlet stream discharged from a compressor in the NGL fractionation plant.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the NGL fractionation plant comprises a propane vapor ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

Natural Gas Liquid Fractionation Plants Low Grade Waste Heat Conversion to Cooling, Power and Water

Номер: US20200040773A1
Принадлежит:

A method of recovering heat from a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant for production of potable water. The method includes heating a buffer fluid via a heat exchanger in the NGL fractionation plant to transfer heat from the NGL fractionation plant to the buffer fluid. The method includes heating feed water with the buffer fluid discharged from the heat exchanger for production of potable water via a multi-effect-distillation (MED) system. The method may include producing potable water with heat from the buffer fluid in the MED system. 1. A method of recovering heat from a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant for production of potable water , the method comprising:heating a buffer fluid via a heat exchanger in a NGL fractionation plant to transfer heat from the NGL fractionation plant to the buffer fluid, the NGL fractionation plant comprising a dehydrator column and a distillation column; andproducing potable water with heat from the buffer fluid in a multi-effect distillation (MED) system comprising train distillation effects.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:storing the buffer fluid in a storage tank;flowing the buffer fluid from the storage tank to the heat exchanger; andflowing the buffer fluid from the MED system to the storage tank.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein producing potable water with heat from the buffer fluid comprises heating brackish water with heat from the buffer fluid claim 1 , wherein the MED system is a modified MED system claim 1 , and wherein the buffer fluid comprises water or oil.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the NGL fractionation plant comprises a natural gas de-colorizing section comprising the distillation column as a natural gas de-colorizer distillation column claim 1 , and wherein heating the buffer fluid comprises heating the buffer fluid via the heat exchanger with heat from a pre-flash drum overhead outlet stream in the natural gas de-colorizing section.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the NGL ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

Distillation system using waste heat

Номер: US20180044202A1
Автор: LEE Joo Sun
Принадлежит: Sunteco Limited

The present disclosure relates to a distillation system using waste heat, the system comprising: a waste heat supply source which receives feedstock and separates the feedstock by a difference of boiling point, wherein waste heat is generated during separation of the feedstock; a heat-exchange unit which receives water from a water supply source and which evaporates the water by heat-exchange of the water with the waste heat supplied from the waste heat supply source; a mechanical vapor recompression module (MVR) which receives water vapor generated in the heat-exchange unit and which compresses the water vapor; and a waste water supply which supplies waste water generated in a separate process to the heat-exchange unit such that the amount of saturated water vapor which is supplied to the mechanical vapor recompression module is increased. 1. A distillation system using waste heat , the system comprising:a waste heat supply source which receives feedstock and separates the feedstock by a difference of boiling point, wherein waste heat is generated during separation of the feedstock;a heat-exchange unit which receives water from a water supply source and which evaporates the water by heat-exchange of the water with the waste heat supplied from the waste heat supply source;a mechanical vapor recompression module (MVR) which receives water vapor generated in the heat-exchange unit and which compresses the water vapor; anda waste water supply which supplies waste water generated in a separate process to the heat-exchange unit such that the amount of saturated water vapor which is supplied to the mechanical vapor recompression module is increased.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the waste water supply unit supplies the waste water to a gas-liquid separation unit of the heat-exchange unit.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein in the gas-liquid separation unit claim 2 , water vapor generated by evaporation of the water and non-evaporated water are ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

WASTEWATER PROCESSING

Номер: US20210053843A1
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A wastewater collection tank feeds a vaporizing unit through an inlet near the unit's top. A burner produces hot air, which a blower blows through a blower tube that passes through the upper portion of the unit to the bottom portion of the unit. A substrate through which air can pass extends across the unit between the bottom of the blower tube and the wastewater inlet. The hot air moving upward through the unit heats the falling wastewater, a substantial portion of which is vaporized therefrom. The vapor is vented from the top of the unit. Un-vaporized wastewater collects at the bottom of the unit and is recycled through the system with raw wastewater in the collection tank. 1. A wastewater processing apparatus , comprising:a chamber having an upper portion, a lower portion, and an outer wall; wherein the wastewater introduction port is configured to introduce wastewater,', 'wherein the lower portion of the chamber is configured to accumulate an un-vaporized portion of the wastewater, and', 'wherein the accumulated un-vaporized portion of the wastewater defines a surface plane;, 'a wastewater introduction port in the upper portion of the chamber,'}a burner configured to output hot air; and the burner tube comprises a burner tube wall that defines an interior region, and', 'the burner tube has an exterior surface situated within the chamber;, 'a burner tube coupled with the burner and extending through at least part of the upper portion of the chamber to the lower portion of the chamber, wherein'}wherein the burner tube is suspended from the upper portion of the chamber into the lower portion of the chamber and is configured to deliver the hot air in a direction substantially orthogonal to the surface plane.2. The wastewater processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hot air is operable to vaporize at least a portion of the introduced wastewater in the upper portion and at least a portion of the accumulated un-vaporized portion of the wastewater.3. The wastewater ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

Evaporative gas generating device, method for producing evaporative gas, hydrogen bromide production device, and method for producing hydrogen bromide

Номер: US20150056128A1
Принадлежит: Showa Denko KK

An evaporative gas generating device and a method for producing evaporative gas. A hydrogen bromide production device and a method for producing hydrogen bromide are also disclosed. The hydrogen bromide production device is provided with an evaporative gas generating device ( 1 ) that generates bromine gas, and a reactor ( 3 ) that reacts the bromine gas with hydrogen gas to form hydrogen bromide. The evaporative gas generating device ( 1 ) is provided with a container ( 10 ) that accommodates liquid bromine (B), and heating jackets ( 35, 36 ) that supply heat to a wall surface of the container ( 10 ), and heat and evaporate the liquid bromine (B) within a liquid accommodating part ( 15 ) of the container ( 10 ) to raise the temperature of the bromine gas within the evaporative gas accommodating part ( 16 ).

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21-02-2019 дата публикации

DIRECT-FIRED EVAPORATOR AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

Номер: US20190054391A1
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A direct-fired evaporator includes a closed vessel into which a slurry feed of a slurry is provided. The vessel includes an outlet for concentrated product and an outlet for solvent vapor. A furnace extends through the vessel under a level of the slurry. A burner is positioned at an entrance to an interior of the furnace. An agitator is disposed in the vessel so as to agitate the slurry around an outer wall of the furnace. Flue gases from combustion are used as a heat-transfer medium for evaporating the slurry. The direct-fired evaporator can be used as a first effect in a multi-effect evaporation system. 1. A direct-fired evaporator , comprising:a closed vessel into which a slurry feed of a slurry is provided, the vessel including an outlet for concentrated product and an outlet for solvent vapora furnace extending through the vessel under a level of the slurry;a burner positioned at an entrance to an interior of the furnace; andan agitator disposed in the vessel so as to agitate the slurry around an outer wall of the furnace.2. The direct-fired evaporator according to claim 1 , wherein the agitator is a top-entry agitator.3. The direct-fired evaporator according to claim 1 , further comprising a tube bundle extending through the vessel under the level of slurry.4. The direct-fired evaporator according to claim 3 , further comprising a flue gas chamber connecting the interior of the furnace to interiors of tubes of the tube bundle.5. The direct-fired evaporator according to claim 4 , wherein the furnace and the tube bundle each extend horizontally through the vessel claim 4 , and wherein the flue gas chamber extends vertically along a side wall of the vessel.6. The direct-fired evaporator according to claim 4 , further comprising a tube plate positioned in the flue gas chamber and having holes opening into the interiors of the tubes of the tube bundle claim 4 , the tubes each being connected at a first end thereof to the tube plate.7. The direct-fired evaporator ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

SEMI-CONTINUOUS TREATMENT OF PRODUCED WATER WITH BOILER FLUE GAS

Номер: US20170057835A1
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Systems and methods utilize heated waste flue gas to treat water. The heated waste flue gas, which may come from a steam generator, bubbles through untreated water to vaporize the untreated water and separate out solids and other contaminants before subsequent condensing. The steam generator may receive resulting treated water to produce steam for injection. 1. A method of generating steam for enhanced oil recovery techniques , comprising:admitting a batch of untreated water into a contacting vessel;bubbling heated waste flue gas from a steam generator through the batch of untreated water;vaporizing the batch of untreated water with the heated waste flue gas to create intermediate steam;condensing the intermediate steam mixed with the heated waste flue gas in a condenser to form a gas stream and a treated water stream; andheating the treated water stream in the steam generator to produce injection steam for enhanced oil recovery and the heated waste flue gas bubbled through the batch of untreated water.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heated waste flue gas has a temperature between 170° C. and 240° C.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contacting vessel has a bubble cap tray through which the heated waste flue gas is passed and a demister.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the steam generator is a once-through steam generator.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the enhanced oil recovery technique comprises steam assisted gravity drainage.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the untreated water is at least one of feedwater claim 1 , brackish water and produced water.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the untreated water is produced water.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing sediments from the contacting vessel.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein two contacting vessels are operated sequentially claim 1 , such that one can be in use while the other is being cleaned.10. A system for generating steam for enhanced oil recovery claim 1 , comprising:a ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

Treatment of produced water using indirect heat

Номер: US20170057836A1
Принадлежит: ConocoPhillips Co

Systems and methods utilize heated waste flue gas to indirectly heat untreated water. The heated waste flue gas, which may come from a steam generator, passes through one or more heating coils in a vessel to vaporize untreated water and separate out solids and other contaminants before subsequent condensing. The steam generator may receive resulting treated water to produce steam for injection.

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

WASTEWATER EVAPORATION, TREATMENT OR RECOVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20200055746A1
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A method for treating waste water from various sources, removing solids and pollutants and then either evaporating or recycling the treated water. Waste water is received at the treatment site where the solids are removed before entering the system for treatment. The treatment consists of injecting the pressurized waste water into the exhaust stream of a turbine which is at least 900 degrees Fahrenheit, capturing it in pipes to keep it at above 600 degrees Fahrenheit for at sufficient time, temperature and turbulence to dispose of any volatile organic compounds. The system continues to either immediate atmospheric venting of the remaining treated water or in collecting ponds or tanks for evaporation. If the water is to be recovered it is cooled, condensed and sparged to release exhaust gases and the exhausted and condensed water is recovered. 1. A method of creating electrical power , removing pollutants from various waste water , recycling a portion of the treated water to be potable and recovering solids comprising:(a) electrical power is produced from commercially available power generation systems using liquid fueled turbines and attached generators with rated outputs ranging in scalability from 20 MW to 144 MW. Larger systems are available but may be cost prohibitive as part of the system. This system is controlled from a computer designed by its manufacturer and cooled to maintain an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit regardless of the size turbine used. The turbine enclosure is also temperature controlled using air conditioners to a maintain the specific temperature range indicated by the manufacturer for optimum output regardless of the outside ambient air temperature;2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a system for infusing pressurized waste water from a filtered holding tanks or ponds into the exhaust stream of the turbine at rates ranging from 3 barrels per minute to 75 barrels per minute. The temperature of the exhaust stream ranges ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

Apparatus system and method to separate brine from water

Номер: US20190060834A1
Автор: Gary P. Katz
Принадлежит: Gary P. Katz

An apparatus, system and method to purify produced water from a wellbore using energy. The apparatus comprises a wellbore with a wellhead attached to the wellbore; at least one energy recapture device connected to the wellhead of the wellbore with produced water, wherein the at least one energy recapture device captures fluid pressure of the production fluids including produced water; and at least one reverse osmosis membrane connected to the pressure recapture device wherein the at least one reverse osmosis membrane uses at least a portion of the fluid pressure from the energy recapture device to move a volume of the produced water through the reverse osmosis membrane to remove contaminates from the produced water to create purified water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates the at least one energy recapture device and the at least one reverse osmosis membrane in a coordinated manner.

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

Multi-Pollutant Exhaust Treatment Using Seawater For Marine Applications

Номер: US20210069642A1
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Marine engine exhaust includes pollutants such as CO, NORand SO. An onboard system and method for the simultaneous removal of these pollutants includes obtaining seawater from the water on which the marine vessel travels, purifying the seawater to remove a portion of hard ions, concentrating the seawater to yield a concentrated brine solution, treating the concentrated brine solution with a chemical softener to yield a treated brine solution, acidifying the treated brine solution, and utilizing the acidified brine solution in a chlor-alkali process to yield sodium hydroxide. The sodium hydroxide can be used in an acid gas scrubber to remove CO, NO, and SOfrom the marine engine exhaust gas. 1. A method for treating engine exhaust gas emitted by a marine engine onboard a marine vessel , the method comprising: treating a portion of seawater on which the marine vessel travels to yield a concentrated brine solution;', 'treating the concentrated brine solution with a softener to yield a treated brine solution;', 'acidifying the treated brine solution to yield an acidic brine solution;', 'processing the acidic brine solution to yield sodium hydroxide; and', {'sub': x', 'x, 'reacting the sodium hydroxide in a scrubber unit with the engine exhaust gas to remove carbon dioxide, SOand NOfrom the engine exhaust gas.'}], 'onboard the marine vessel2. The method of claim 1 , wherein treating the portion of seawater to yield the concentrated brine solution comprises:removing portions of calcium, magnesium and sulfate ions from the portion of seawater; andconcentrating the portion of seawater from which the portions of calcium, magnesium and sulfate ions have been removed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein processing the acidic brine solution additionally yields hydrogen gas and chlorine gas.4. The method of claim Error! Reference source not found. claim 1 , wherein concentrating the treated portion of the seawater comprises concentrating with the electrodialysis process powered by ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

Natural Gas Liquid Fractionation Plant Waste Heat Conversion To Simultaneous Power and Cooling Capacities Using Integrated Organic-Based Compressor-Ejector-Expander Triple Cycles System

Номер: US20200063608A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Recovering heat from a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant via a waste heat recovery heat exchanger network including heating a buffer fluid in a heat exchanger with a stream from the NGL fractionation plant and discharging the heated buffer fluid to an integrated triple cycle system. Generating cooling capacity for the NGL fractionation plant via the integrated triple cycle system with heat from the buffer fluid. 1. A method of recovering heat from a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant via a waste heat recovery heat exchanger network having heat exchangers , the method comprising:heating a buffer fluid in a heat exchanger in the waste heat recovery heat exchanger network with a stream from the NGL fractionation plant, the NGL fractionation plant comprising a dehydrator vessel and a distillation column;discharging the buffer fluid from the heat exchanger through a collection header conduit to an integrated triple cycle system comprising an evaporator heat exchanger, a compressor, and a power turbine; andgenerating cooling capacity for the NGL fractionation plant via the integrated triple cycle system with heat from the buffer fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stream comprises an outlet stream from the dehydrator vessel claim 1 , and wherein the dehydrator vessel comprises a propane dehydrator or a butane dehydrator.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stream comprises an outlet stream from the distillation column.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the distillation column is a de-propanizer distillation column claim 3 , a de-pentanizer distillation column claim 3 , a natural gas (NG) decolorizer distillation column claim 3 , or a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) control distillation column claim 3 , and wherein the outlet stream comprises an overhead outlet stream from the distillation column.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the distillation column is a de-butanizer distillation column or an Amine-Di-Iso-Propanol (ADIP) regeneration ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-EFFECT ADSORPTION DISTILLATION

Номер: US20170072336A1
Автор: LI Ang, Ng Su Hui Joseph
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An apparatus for multi-effect adsorption distillation, the apparatus including a plurality of consecutive effects configured for evaporation of feed water therein; and a plurality of adsorber beds configured to adsorb vapor evaporated from feed water in a last effect of the plurality of consecutive effects and to release desorbed vapor during regeneration of the plurality of adsorber beds; wherein heat in the desorbed vapor is used to evaporate feed water fed into a first effect of the plurality of consecutive effects. 1. An apparatus for multi-effect adsorption distillation , the apparatus including:a plurality of consecutive effects configured for evaporation of feed water therein;a plurality of adsorber beds configured to adsorb vapor evaporated from feed water in a last effect of the plurality of consecutive effects and to release desorbed vapor during regeneration of the plurality of adsorber beds;wherein heat in the desorbed vapor is used to evaporate feed water fed into a first effect of the plurality of consecutive effects.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to channel the desorbed vapor into a heat exchange tube of the first effect.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a condenser in fluid connection with the plurality of adsorber beds claim 1 , the condenser comprising a condenser tube in fluid communication with a heat exchange tube of the first effect claim 1 , the condenser tube configured to allow heat in the desorbed vapor to be taken up by water in the condenser tube and circulated into the heat exchange tube of the first effect.4. A method of multi-effect adsorption distillation claim 1 , the method comprising:placing a last effect of a plurality of consecutive effects in a state of low pressure;adsorbing vapor evaporated from feed water in the last effect using an adsorbent;regenerating the adsorbent to release desorbed vapor;using heat in the desorbed vapor to evaporate feed water in a ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Microscale distributed energy cogeneration method and system

Номер: US20200072124A1
Автор: Osvaldo Del Campo
Принадлежит: Galileo Technologies Corp

A microscale energy cogeneration system comprising at least one micro/nano-turbine for converting fuel into mechanical energy and a generator for converting mechanical energy produced by the micro/nano-turbine into electrical energy in the range of 1 to 5 kWh. Compressed air passes through a cold side of a heat exchanger. The compressed cold air and fuel delivered to a combustion chamber drives the turbine. At least one heat exchanger receives high temperature exhaust gas from an exhaust passage downstream from the micro/nano-turbine for heat transfer. The heat exchanger can be used to heat water and/or air of a house. A water heating system can be coupled to the heat exchanger for converting tap water into potable hot water and/or converting cool air into hot air. The portable micro/nano-turbine set can be scaled up by interconnecting several units to a network for balancing out the energy demand of multiple users.

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12-06-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING AQUEOUS LYE AND APPARATUS SUITABLE THEREFOR

Номер: US20140158518A1
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Method of concentrating aqueous alkali and apparatus suitable for this purpose. A very energy-saving method of concentrating aqueous alkali originating, for example, from a chloralkali electrolysis plant and an apparatus suitable for this purpose are described. The method/the apparatus utilizes heat of reaction from the formation of 1,2-dichloroethane and includes multistage concentration of the aqueous alkali, where at least part of the heat required for concentrating the aqueous alkali originates from the plant for preparing 1,2-dichloroethane and at least a further part of the heat required for concentrating the aqueous alkali originates from at least one of the higher stages of the plant for concentrating the aqueous alkali and is used for partial heating of the first stage. The apparatus can be used for retrofitting existing integrated plants made up of a DCE plant and chloralkali electrolysis or in the erection of new plants. 1. A method of utilizing the heat of reaction from the formation of 1 ,2-dichloroethane for concentrating aqueous alkali , wherein the aqueous alkali is concentrated in a plurality of stages , at least part of the heat required for concentrating the aqueous alkali originates from a plant for preparing 1 ,2-dichloroethane and at least a further part of the heat required for concentrating the aqueous alkali originates from at least one of the higher stages of the plant for concentrating the aqueous alkali and is used for the partial heating of the first stage , wherein the method is operated in at least two stages and comprises the following steps:production of a first aqueous alkali concentrate from a dilute aqueous alkali in a first concentration unit,concentration of the first aqueous alkali concentrate to give a second aqueous alkali concentrate in a second concentration unit,operation of the second concentration unit at least partially by means of heat originating from a plant for preparing 1,2-dichloroethane andoperation of the first ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

PROCESS AND PLANT FOR TREATMENT OF SECONDARY COMPONENTS OBTAINED IN ACROLEIN AND/OR (METH)ACRYLIC ACID PRODUCTION

Номер: US20160083267A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to a process for treating secondary components obtained in acrolein and/or (meth)acrylic acid production, comprising the steps of: 1. A process for treating secondary components obtained in acrolein or (meth)acrylic acid production , the process comprising:a) contacting at least one wastewater stream comprising at least a portion of the water of reaction removed in a first stage of a saturation column with at least one process offgas stream;b) introducing energy with a first heat transferer provided in a first saturation circuit into the first stage of the saturation column;c) partly vaporizing the wastewater stream into the process offgas stream and passing the combined gas stream into a second stage of the saturation column;d) drawing off a concentrated wastewater stream from the bottom of the first stage of the saturation column and feeding it to the top of the second stage of the saturation column;e) introducing energy by means of a second heat transferer provided in a second circuit into the second stage of the saturation column;f) partly vaporizing the concentrated wastewater stream into the combined gas stream to obtain an offgas stream;g) superheating the offgas stream, after it has been saturated, in a third heat transferer to obtain a superheated offgas stream; andh) transferring the offgas stream or the superheated offgas stream from the saturation column to a thermal aftertreatment.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein energy is introduced in step b) by coupling the first heat transferer with a stream present in the process for acrolein or (meth)acrylic acid production.3. The process according to claim 2 , wherein the stream present in the process for acrolein or (meth)acrylic acid production is an acid water circulation stream from an absorption column.4. The process according to claim 2 , wherein the stream present in the process for acrolein or (meth)acrylic acid production is a circulation stream from the ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

Systems and methods for integrated management of associated gas and produced water at oil well extraction sites

Номер: US20220096965A1
Принадлежит: Ecopwrs LLC

The present system is for integrated management of associated gas and produced water at oil well extraction sites. The system includes a controller that makes gas allocation determination (e.g., directs conditioned gas to (i) gas flare, (ii) produced water reduction system, and/or (iii) generator) when a change in conditioned gas flow is detected based on first plurality of inputs. If the conditioned gas is directed to the generator, then the controller makes an electricity allocation determination (e.g., (i) increase a data processing operating rate on a data processing server, (ii) start up idle data processing equipment, (iii) direct generated electric current to a power grid, and/or (iv) charge a storage battery) based on second plurality of inputs. By operating the system of gas consumption and electricity production/consumption in an integrated fashion, benefits of flaring prevention, resource conversation, and more efficient economic operations are optimized to a degree not previously attainable.

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods for distillation of water from seawater, brackish water, waste waters, and effluent waters

Номер: US20170081211A1
Автор: Jonathan Becker
Принадлежит: Global Water Farms Corp

The present invention relates to water purification using solar energy. More specifically, systems and methods according to the present invention collect solar energy to heat non-potable water in a super-insulated structure. Compressed heated air is injected to evaporate water vapor out of brackish water, saltwater, or dirty water, thereby creating saturated air. The saturated air is drawn through a cooling tower and distilled water is precipitated. The systems and methods employ heat recovery and recycling processes to maximize energy efficiency.

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT AND WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200079660A1
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A system for obtaining purified water includes a heat exchanger fluidly coupled to the heat source for receiving a thermal management fluid from the heat source, and a reservoir fluidly coupled with the heat exchanger to supply water, at an ambient temperature, for receiving heat from the thermal management fluid at the heat exchanger. A pump provides a pre-defined flow rate of the water from the reservoir to the heat exchanger based on a temperature gradient of the thermal management fluid across the heat exchanger. A purification device has a cold side chamber in fluid communication with the pump and the heat exchanger while a hot side chamber is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and the reservoir. The cold and hot side chambers of the purification device thermally co-operate with each other to develop condensate therebetween from moisture present in the ambient air for forming water. 1. A system for obtaining purified water using ambient air and heat from a heat source , the system comprising:a heat exchanger fluidly coupled to the heat source to receive a thermal management fluid from the heat source;a reservoir disposed in fluid communication with the heat exchanger, the reservoir configured to supply water at an ambient temperature for receiving heat from the thermal management fluid at the heat exchanger;a pump disposed between the reservoir and the heat exchanger, the pump operable to provide a pre-defined flow rate of the water from the reservoir to the heat exchanger based on a temperature gradient of the thermal management fluid across the heat exchanger; and a cold side chamber disposed in fluid communication with the pump and the heat exchanger, the cold side chamber configured to allow passage of water from the reservoir therethrough, and', 'a hot side chamber disposed in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and the reservoir, the hot side chamber configured to allow passage of water from the heat exchanger therethrough, wherein the ...

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

NATURAL GAS LIQUID FRACTIONATION PLANT WASTE HEAT CONVERSION TO SIMULTANEOUS POWER AND POTABLE WATER USING KALINA CYCLE AND MODIFIED MULTI-EFFECT-DISTILLATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200080447A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Flowing a first buffer fluid and a second buffer fluid through a heat exchanger network thermally coupled to heat sources of a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant, and transferring heat from the heat sources to the first buffer fluid and the second buffer fluid. Generating power via a first sub-system thermally coupled to the heat exchanger network and generating potable water from brackish water via a second sub-system thermally coupled to the heat exchanger network. 1. A method comprising:flowing a first buffer fluid and a second buffer fluid through a heat exchanger network thermally coupled to a plurality of heat sources of a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plant, wherein the heat exchanger network is a waste heat recovery heat exchanger network comprising heat exchangers;transferring heat, via the heat exchanger network, from the plurality of heat sources to the first buffer fluid and the second buffer fluid;generating power via a first sub-system thermally coupled to the heat exchanger network; andgenerating potable water from brackish water via a second sub-system thermally coupled to the heat exchanger network.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of heat sources comprise:a first plurality of sub-units of the NGL fractionation plant, the first plurality of sub-units comprising a de-ethanizer section, a propane dehydration section, a de-propanizer section, a butane de-hydrator section, and a de-butanizer section;a second plurality of sub-units of the NGL fractionation plant, the second plurality of sub-units comprising a de-pentanizer section, an Amine-Di-Iso-Propanol (ADIP) regeneration section, a natural gas de-colorizing section, a propane vapor recovery section, and a propane product refrigeration section; anda third plurality of sub-units of the NGL fractionation a propane product sub-cooling section, a butane product refrigeration section, an ethane production section, and a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) control section.3. The ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

WASTEWATER PROCESSING AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

Номер: US20210087073A1
Принадлежит: M2 Water Solutions LLC

A wastewater collection tank feeds a vaporizing unit through an inlet near the unit's top. A burner produces heat, which a blower blows through a blower tube that passes through the upper portion of the unit to the bottom portion of the unit. A substrate through which heated air can pass extends across the unit between the bottom of the blower tube and the wastewater inlet, and pall rings rest on the substrate. The heated air moving upward through the unit heats the pall rings and the falling wastewater, a substantial portion of which is vaporized at approximately atmospheric pressure. The vapor is vented from the top of the unit. Un-vaporized wastewater collects at the bottom of the unit and is recycled through the system with raw wastewater in the collection tank. 1. A wastewater processing method , comprising the steps of:introducing wastewater through a wastewater introduction port into an upper region of a chamber;introducing hot air into a lower region of the chamber at substantially atmospheric pressure, where the hot air is hot enough to vaporize a substantial portion of the wastewater as it moves downward through the chamber; andventing the vaporized portion of the wastewater.2. The wastewater processing method of claim 1 , wherein:the chamber has a drain port;the drain port is connected to a wastewater collection tank through a first fluid connection that includes a first pump; andthe wastewater collection tank is connected to the wastewater introduction port through a second fluid connection that includes a second pump;the method further comprising the steps of:detecting a level of liquid in the lower region of the chamber; andselectively controlling the first pump and the second pump to recirculate wastewater between the wastewater collection tank and the chamber at least in part as a function of the level of liquid detected.3. The wastewater processing method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:continuously dispensing wastewater through the ...

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19-06-2014 дата публикации

Liquid Evaporation System with Heated Liquid

Номер: US20140166211A1
Принадлежит: HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC

A liquid evaporation system for evaporating clean water from a reservoir of wastewater includes a liquid evaporator to evaporate and separate water vapor from the wastewater in a confined space, an air blower to supply air to the liquid evaporator, and a wastewater heating system arranged to collect heat to heat the wastewater in the reservoir.

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Sharing Co-Generated Energy When Processing Essential Elements from Plant Matter

Номер: US20220134250A1
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Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may provide electrical energy and thermal to extraction or separation equipment. Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may extract and concentrate essential elements plant matter. An amount of wasted heat energy collected from a engine that powers an electrical generator may be provided to an evaporation or separation process when electrical power is provided to extraction or separation processing equipment. Computers or electronics that control equipment consistent with the present disclosure may be remotely controlled via a mobile electronic device, when desired. Such computers or electronics may receive sensor data related to the operation of plat matter extractors, related separation equipment, or other equipment may be used to manage a production line. As such, methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may extract essential elements from cannabis plant matter and process those essential elements into cannabis extracts or isolates.

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07-04-2016 дата публикации

WASTEWATER PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR POWER PLANT FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION WATER AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATERS

Номер: US20160096744A1
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Methods, systems, and/or apparatuses for treating wastewater produced at a thermoelectric power plant, other industrial plants, and/or other industrial sources are disclosed. The wastewater is directed through a wastewater concentrator including a direct contact adiabatic concentration system. A stream of hot feed gases is directed through the wastewater concentrator. The wastewater concentrator mixes the hot feed gases directly with the wastewater and evaporates water vapor from the wastewater. The wastewater concentrator separates the water vapor from remaining concentrated wastewater. A contained air-water interface liquid evaporator may be arranged to pre-process the wastewater before being treated by the wastewater concentrator. 1. A wastewater treatment system for a thermoelectric power plant , the system comprising:a wastewater concentrator implementing a direct contact adiabatic wastewater concentrator system, the wastewater concentrator comprising a direct contact evaporative section and a gas-liquid separator;a stream of wastewater generated in a thermoelectric power plant operatively connected to the wastewater concentrator to supply the wastewater to the direct contact evaporative section; anda stream of hot feed gases operatively connected to the wastewater concentrator to supply feed gases to the direct contact evaporative section simultaneously as the stream of wastewater;wherein the direct contact evaporative section mixes the hot feed gases directly with the wastewater and evaporates water from the wastewater to form water vapor and concentrated wastewater, andwherein the gas-liquid separator separates the water vapor from the concentrated wastewater and exhausts discharge gases from the gas-liquid separator, including the water vapor and some or all of the feed gases.2. The wastewater treatment system of claim 1 , wherein the stream of wastewater comprises at least one of flue gas desulfurization purge water claim 1 , cooling tower purge water ...

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28-03-2019 дата публикации

WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190092649A1
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A wastewater treatment system includes a circulating fluidized bed evaporator defining a longitudinal axis vertical with respect to gravity. The evaporator has a wastewater inlet to provide wastewater to the circulating fluidized bed evaporator. A heat inlet is axially below the wastewater inlet to provide heat to the circulating fluidized bed evaporator for evaporating the wastewater. An outlet is axially above the wastewater inlet and the heat inlet. 1. A method for treating wastewater comprising:providing heat to a circulating fluidized bed evaporator;injecting a fluid stream of wastewater into the evaporator, wherein the heat evaporates liquid from wastewater producing a gas and/or particulate effluent; andpassing the gas and/or particulate effluent through a particulate collection device to separate the gas effluent from the particulate effluent.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising returning the effluent to a gas path of a steam generating electrical power plant upstream from a plant particulate collection device.3. A method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising recycling at least a portion of the particulate effluent back to the evaporator to improve mass and heat transfer characteristics within the circulating fluidized bed evaporator.4. A method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising removing at least a portion of the particulate effluent from the wastewater treatment system downstream of the particulate collection device for disposal.5. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein providing the heat to the evaporator includes drawing a flue gas slip stream from a gas path of a steam generating electrical power plant and injecting it into the evaporator.6. A method as recited in claim 5 , wherein a flue gas temperature at a heat inlet of the evaporator ranges from 450° F. to 800° F.7. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein a temperature of the gas effluent at an outlet of the evaporator ranges from an acid gas dew point to 400° F.8. ...

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

Method of treating a material

Номер: US20170095750A1
Принадлежит: THERMTECH HOLDING AS

A method of treating a material to recover an oil from the material comprises heating the material to evaporate the oil, removing gas phase fluids from the material, and separating the oil from the gas phase fluids removed from the material, wherein the method includes mixing hot vapour with the material. The material being treated in the chamber is heated by friction within the chamber generated by a rotating shaft and flail. Injection of hot vapour improves the efficiency of the process to separate oil and any other evaporable liquids at lower temperatures. The thermal energy generated within the chamber is not consumed in changing the phase of large quantities of liquids in the material, and more of the energy generated is available to heat up the material and evaporate the oil fractions from the solids.

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08-04-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD TO SEPERATE BRINE FROM WATER USING HEAT ENERGY RECOVERY

Номер: US20210101116A1
Автор: Katz Gary P.
Принадлежит: Katz Water Tech, LLC

An apparatus, system, and method to purify produced water from a wellbore using heat energy recovery. The apparatus comprises a wellbore with a wellhead attached to the wellbore; at least one energy recapture device connected to the wellhead of the wellbore with produced water, wherein the at least one energy recapture device captures heat energy of the production fluids including produced water, and at least one distillation device connected to a heat recovery device wherein the at least one distillation device uses at least a portion of the energy from the heat energy recovery device to heat a volume of the produced water in the distillation device to remove contaminants from the produced water to create purified water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates at least one energy recapture device. 1. A produced water purification apparatus comprising:a. a wellbore with a wellhead attached to the wellbore;b. at least one energy recapture device connected to the wellhead of the wellbore with produced fluids exiting the wellhead, wherein the at least one energy recapture device captures heat energy of the produced fluids exiting the wellhead;c. at least one heat exchanger that uses the heat energy of the fluids exiting the wellhead to prewarm the produced water inside the at least one heat exchanger; andd. at least one thermal distillation device, wherein a portion of the produced water is heated to a purified vapor stream and wherein at least a portion of the heavier contaminated fluid is separated from the lighter purified vapor stream.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a pre-warmer heat exchanger to use the purified vapor stream to increase the feed temperature of the produced water before the produced water enters the thermal distillation device.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one thermal distillation device uses an energy source selected from the group consisting of ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Regenerating Lubricating Oil

Номер: US20180112151A1
Автор: Seo Jung Min
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An apparatus includes a lubricating oil tank storing a lubricating oil. An oil separator separates the lubricating oil from a working fluid discharged from an expander of a waste heat recovery system. A lubricating oil return conduit is connected between the oil separator and the lubricating oil tank. A working fluid return conduit is connected between the lubricating oil tank and the oil separator. A vaporizer unit is installed in the lubricating oil tank to vaporize a liquefied working fluid mixed with the separated lubricating oil in the lubricating oil tank. 1. An apparatus comprising:a lubricating oil tank configured to store a lubricating oil;an oil separator configured to separate the lubricating oil from a working fluid discharged from an expander;a lubricating oil return conduit connected between the oil separator and the lubricating oil tank;a working fluid return conduit connected between the lubricating oil tank and the oil separator; anda vaporizer unit installed in the lubricating oil tank to vaporize a liquefied working fluid mixed with the separated lubricating oil in the lubricating oil tank.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a heating temperature of the vaporizer unit corresponds to a vaporization temperature of the working fluid and is set to be lower than the vaporization temperature of the lubricating oil.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a one-way valve is installed on the way of the working fluid return conduit and permits a movement of the working fluid from the lubricating oil tank to the oil separator.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lubricating oil return conduit is provided with an opening and closing valve.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the opening and closing valve is a floating valve that is configured to open when a pressure of the oil separator is larger than that of the lubricating oil tank.6. A method for regenerating lubricating oil comprising:calculating a saturated ...

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

SEPARATING METHOD FOR ALTERNATIVE GAS MIXTURES FOR USE AS INSULATING MEDIA

Номер: US20220266190A1
Принадлежит: DILO ARMATUREN UND ANLAGEN GMBH

A method is disclosed for recovering a useful gas from a gas mixture including a useful gas and at least one secondary gas. The gas mixture is first compressed and transferred into a pressure vessel where cooling occurs. Then, from the pressure vessel, a secondary-gas containing gas phase is removed and condensed useful gas is transferred into a purification vessel. In the purification vessel, the condensed useful gas is then purified. A plant is disclosed for recovering a useful gas from a gas mixture. Finally, the use of a plant for carrying out a method for recovering a useful gas from a gas mixture is disclosed. 1. A method for recovering a usage gas from a gas mixture consisting of a usage gas and at least one secondary gas , comprising at least the steps:A) compression of the gas mixture in a compressor,B) transfer of the compressed gas mixture into a pressure vessel,C) cooling of the compressed gas mixture in the pressure vessel until the usage gas goes over into the liquid phase and a gas phase containing secondary gas remains, with the pressure in the pressure vessel being set so that it is at least twice as high as the vapor pressure of the usage gas at the prevailing temperature in the pressure vessel and the pressure in the pressure vessel is at least 5% lower than the vapor pressure of the secondary gas at the prevailing temperature in the pressure vessel,D) removal of the gas phase containing secondary gas from the pressure vessel,E) transfer of the liquefied usage gas from the pressure vessel into a purification vessel,F) heating of the liquefied usage gas in the purification vessel,G) extraction of the gas phase from the purification vessel until the internal pressure in the purification vessel corresponds to the vapor pressure of the usage gas at the prevailing temperature in the purification vessel.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the transfer B) of the gas mixture into the pressure vessel is carried out periodically and a ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

Passive Solar Water Distiller

Номер: US20200114276A1
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A passive solar water distiller is an apparatus that utilizes sunlight to maximize the output of clean water with increased surface area for evaporation and condensation and effective means to retain and store heat. The apparatus includes a retaining basin, a plurality of evacuated tubes, a vapor-enhancing system, a plurality of transparent condensing covers, and a gutter system. The retaining basin houses contaminated water. The plurality of evacuated tubes heats the contaminated water within the retaining basin with solar energy. The vapor-enhancing system facilitates the vaporization of the contaminated water, leaving the contaminants within the retaining basin. The vapor-enhancing system also stores heat so that the apparatus is able to release heat and operate during nighttime hours or while there is a lack of direct sunlight. The plurality of transparent condensing covers increases the surface area for condensate of clean water to drip into the gutter system for collection. 1. A passive solar water distiller comprises:a retaining basin;a plurality of evacuated tubes;a vapor-enhancing system;a plurality of transparent condensing covers;a gutter system;the retaining basin comprise a basin rim and a basin lateral wall;the vapor-enhancing system comprises a supporting plate and a plurality of fluid-transferring heat pipes;the retaining basin being terminally positioned to the plurality of evacuated tubes;the retaining basin being in fluid communication with the plurality of evacuated tubes;a main gutter frame of the gutter system being connected onto the basin rim;the plurality of transparent condensing covers being positioned adjacent the main gutter frame, opposite to the retaining basin;the plurality of transparent condensing covers being serially distributed across the main gutter frame;the supporting plate being internally mounted against the basin lateral wall;each of the plurality of fluid-transferring heat pipes being hermetically connected through the ...

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

Production Salt Water Recycle/Treatment Process

Номер: US20190119128A1
Автор: J. Keith Betts
Принадлежит: Individual

A system, for recycling production salt water from an oil well, may include a salt water inlet valve configured to receive salt water; a separation tank configured to receive the salt water from the salt water inlet valve; a burner tube located within the separation tank that is configured to pass hot gas through the separation tank and boil the salt water; a steam exhaust configured to release steam produced by the separation tank; and a salt valve configured to release salt produced by the separation tank.

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

Production Salt Water Recycle/Treatment Process

Номер: US20190119129A1
Автор: Betts J. Keith
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A skid-mounted system, for recycling production salt water from an oil well, may include a skid housing; a separation tank enclosed within the skid housing; a control system enclosed within the skid housing; a salt water port configured to be connected to a supply of salt water and transfer the salt water to the separation tank; a fuel port configured to be connected to a fuel supply and provide fuel to a burner attached to the separation tank; an exhaust stack that is connected to the separation tank and that is configured to exhaust hot gas produced by the burner to an environment; and a steam stack that is connected to the separation tank and that is configured to release steam produced by the separation tank. 1. A skid-mounted system for recycling production salt water , comprising:a skid housing;a plurality of separation tanks enclosed within the skid housing;a control system enclosed within the skid housing;a salt water port configured to connect to a supply of salt water and transfer salt water to the plurality of separation tanks;a fuel port configured to connect to a fuel supply and provide fuel to burners attached to the plurality of separation tanks;a plurality of exhaust stacks that are connected to the plurality of separation tanks and that are configured to exhaust hot gas produced by the burners to an environment; anda plurality of steam stacks that are connected to the plurality of separation tanks and that are configured to release steam produced by the plurality of separation tanks.2. The skid-mounted system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of separation tanks comprises:one or more sight glasses configured to allow an operator to view a liquid level in each separation tank;one or more salt water inlets configured to supply each separation tank with the salt water;a pressure probe configured to monitor a pressure within each separation tank;a temperature probe configured to monitor a temperature within each separation tank;a safety valve ...

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

DESALINATION UNIT WITH ELECTRICITY GENERATION

Номер: US20200123024A1
Автор: Vickers Joe Lynn
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A system for processing saltwater or brackish water while recovering energy otherwise wasted in electricity generation by a natural gas generator or turbine. Heat in the generator exhaust is used to directly heat and process the water in the saltwater or brackish water into high quality steam, separating the majority of salt and contaminants from the water, and leaving potable water that can be permitted and released to the environment or sold for agricultural or industrial use such as oilfield activities. The system also captures and liquefies COin the generator exhaust. 15-. (canceled)6. A desalination system , comprising:an electricity generator adapted to generate electricity from combustion, further generating exhaust heat;a heat exchanger adapted to receive the exhaust heat from the electricity generator and directly receive a saltwater or brackish water stream and to apply the heat from the generator exhaust to said stream comprising water and salt, wherein the heat exchanger converts the water to steam so as to separate the water from a majority of the salt; anda condenser adapted to condense the steam to distilled water.7. The desalination system of claim 6 , wherein the electricity generator further exhausts carbon dioxide from the combustion claim 6 , the system further comprising a carbon dioxide scrubber adapted to remove carbon dioxide from the exhaust stream.8. The desalination system of claim 7 , further comprising apparatus configured to liquify and store the removed carbon dioxide.9. The system of claim 6 , further comprising a storage area in fluid communication with the heat exchanger claim 6 , wherein the storage area stores the saltwater or brackish water claim 6 , and the storage area is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger.10. The desalination system of claim 6 , wherein the water stream contains contaminants in addition to the water and salt claim 6 , and the heat exchanger further separates the water from a majority of the ...

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18-05-2017 дата публикации

CONTROLLED-GRADIENT, ACCELERATED VAPOR-RECOMPRESSION APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20170136384A1
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An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus converts incoming flow to a concentrate by developing a concentration profile within a tank holding a liquid containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid (such as a brine or other material ) moves away from the curve corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater or compressor A method of control of the system provides interventions at different levels of control, ranging from mass flows to work of a compressor heat from a heater and a predictive processing of feedback for controlling commands algorithmically. 1. A method of separating out a material contained in a first liquid , the method comprising:providing a vapor recompression system comprising a circuit for conducting a fluid initially constituted as the first liquid, in a liquid phase, containing a material considered a contaminant to be separated from the first liquid;establishing nucleate boiling and a concentration gradient of the material in the first liquid in a first region of the circuit, by evaporating a portion of the first liquid;establishing condensation in a second region receiving vapor from the first region; andcontrolling, in the first region, a boundary establishing a portion of the first region subject to the nucleate boiling of the first liquid by controlling the concentration gradient therein.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:returning from the second region a condensate comprising a portion of the first liquid substantially absent the contaminant; andreturning from the first region a brine increased in a concentration of the contaminant.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:returning from the circuit at least one of a condensate, a portion of the vapor, and a brine, wherein at least one thereof contains the material, and at least one other thereof is substantially devoid of ...

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26-05-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WATER PURIFICATION

Номер: US20160145122A1
Автор: WILSON Edwin E.
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A water purification system includes a high temperature water tank, a flameless heat source, a cylindrical vessel (hydrocyclone nest), a first pump, a steam production meter, and a steam condenser and heat exchanger. The contaminated water is heated within the high temperature water tank using the flameless heat source. The heated contaminated water heats the cylindrical vessel and one or more sets of hydrocyclones. The heated contaminated water is pumped into the cylindrical vessel such that the heated contaminated water enters a tangential inlet of the hydrocyclones, the hydrocyclones separate the heated contaminated water into steam and solids/concentrate, the steam exits through an overflow of the hydrocyclones and a first outlet of the cylindrical vessel, the solids/concentrate exit through an underflow of the hydrocyclones and a second outlet of the cylindrical vessel. The steam is condensed into purified water using the steam condenser and heat exchanger. 1. A water purification system comprising:a high temperature water tank having a first water inlet, a second water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet;a flameless heat source having an inlet connected to the second water outlet of the high temperature water tank and an outlet connected to the second water inlet of the high temperature water tank;a cylindrical vessel disposed within the high temperature water tank, the cylindrical vessel having an overflow chamber, an underflow chamber, an inlet chamber disposed between the overflow chamber and the underflow chamber, a first outlet connected to the overflow chamber, an inlet connected to the inlet chamber, and a second outlet connected to the underflow chamber;one or more sets of hydrocyclones disposed within the cylindrical vessel, wherein the hydrocyclones within each set of hydrocyclones are arranged in a parallel configuration, and each hydrocyclone has a tangential inlet disposed within the inlet chamber of the cylindrical vessel, a ...

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

HUMIDIFICATION DEHUMIDIFICATION PROCESSES USING WASTE HEAT EXTRACTED FROM ABANDONED WELLS

Номер: US20220289596A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

A method may include providing a humidification-dehumidification unit proximate one or more abandoned wells, circulating a water feed through the one or more abandoned wells, using geothermal heat in the one or more abandoned wells to heat the water feed, directing the heated water feed to the humidification-dehumidification unit, and treating the heated water feed in the humidification-dehumidification unit to provide purified water. 1. A method , comprising:providing a humidification-dehumidification unit proximate one or more abandoned wells;circulating a water feed through the one or more abandoned wells;using geothermal heat in the one or more abandoned wells to heat the water feed;directing the heated water feed to the humidification-dehumidification unit; andtreating the heated water feed in the humidification-dehumidification unit to provide purified water.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein prior to circulating the water feed through the one or more abandoned wells claim 1 , the method comprises filtering water produced from an active well to provide the water feed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more abandoned wells comprises a horizontal well extending substantially horizontally through a formation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more abandoned wells comprises a vertical well extending substantially vertically through a formation.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the water feed is circulated through a single abandoned well multiple times before being directed to the humidification-dehumidification unit.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the water feed is circulated through at least two different abandoned wells.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising discharging the purified water into a reservoir.8. A method claim 1 , comprising:circulating a water feed through one or more abandoned wells until a temperature of the water feed reaches at least 60° C.;directing the heated water feed to at least one desalination unit; ...

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17-06-2021 дата публикации

MULTI-STAGE FLASH (MSF) REVERSAL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210178281A1
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A multi-stage flash reversal unit includes a housing; plural stages located inside the housing; an evaporation port that receives a water feed having a first temperature; a condensation port that outputs a concentrated water feed having a second temperature, which is lower than the first temperature; and a cooling unit that cools down the concentrated water feed. 1. A multi-stage flash reversal unit comprising:a housing;plural stages located inside the housing;an evaporation port that receives a water having a first temperature;a condensation port that outputs a concentrated water having a second temperature, which is lower than the first temperature; anda cooling unit that cools down the concentrated water feed.2. The unit of claim 1 , wherein each stage comprises:a flash chamber in which the water feed is evaporated;a brine pool that holds the water feed;a water barrier placed in the flash chamber and configured to allow only vapor to pass through; anda tray that collects distilled water.3. The unit of claim 2 , further comprising:condensing pipes that extend in each stage of the plural stages.4. The unit of claim 3 , wherein the water feed partially evaporates in the flash chamber of the first stage claim 3 , and the vapor claim 3 , after passing through the water barrier claim 3 , condenses on the condensing pipes.5. The unit of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller that controls a pressure inside each stage so that the water feed partially evaporates in each stage.6. The unit of claim 1 , wherein each stage is in fluid communication with a next stage claim 1 , and the water feed is pumped from one stage to another until all the stages are used and the water feed has become the concentrated water feed.7. The unit of claim 1 , wherein the cooling unit receives the concentrated water feed at a third temperature claim 1 , cools down the concentrated water feed to a fourth temperature claim 1 , and provides the concentrated water feed at the fourth temperature ...

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-STAGE FLASH DESALINATION SYSTEM WITH THERMAL VAPOR COMPRESSOR

Номер: US20180154277A1
Автор: ALT FRIEDRICH
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The present invention provides a configuration of a multi-stage flash desalination system including a thermal vapor compressor and a condensate flash tank, which allows to extract a vapor from the condensate before it is returned to the power plant and to compress this vapor and use it as part of the heating steam in the brine heater, which reduces the required amount of steam supply from the power plant, while the condensate returned to the power plant at a reduced temperature allows to utilize low grade heat of exhaust gases of a steam generator to re-heat the condensate, which results in a reduced energy consumption allocated to the multi-stage flash desalination plant and an improvement of the energy efficiency of the power plant. 1. A multi-stage flash desalination system comprising:a multi-stage flash desalination system of prior art,a condensate flash tank, anda thermal vapor compressor,wherein the multi-stage flash desalination system of prior art comprises:a multi-stage flash evaporator, comprising a plurality of flash stages including a first flash stage and a last flash stage, and wherein a tube bundle is located in each flash stage,a brine heater which is a tube and shell heat exchanger,a seawater supply system configured to convey seawater in the multi-stage flash desalination system,a brine discharge system with at least one brine discharge pump, configured to convey a concentrated brine out of the multi-stage flash desalination system,a distillate system with at least one distillate pump, configured to convey a distillate produced in the multi-stage flash evaporator from the last flash stage of the multi-stage flash evaporator out of the multi-stage flash desalination system,a steam supply system with a steam control valve and a de-super heater, configured to convey a steam received from a power plant, anda condensate system with at least one condensate pump; andwherein the multi-stage flash evaporator is configured to convey a flashing brine through ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WATER PURIFICATION

Номер: US20200148554A1
Автор: WILSON Edwin E.
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An apparatus for use in water purification including a cylindrical vessel comprising, within the cylindrical vessel, a first set of hydrocyclones, at least one intermediate set of hydrocyclones, and a final set of hydrocyclones, the sets of hydrocyclones arranged in series. In one embodiment, the hydrocyclones within each set of hydrocyclones are arranged in a parallel configuration, wherein each set of hydrocyclones is defined by a divider which causes the hydrocyclones in each set to operate in parallel. In one embodiment each hydrocyclone has a tangential inlet disposed within an inlet chamber of the cylindrical vessel and in fluid communication with an inlet connected to the inlet chamber, an overflow disposed within an overflow chamber of the cylindrical vessel, and an underflow disposed within an underflow chamber of the cylindrical vessel. In one embodiment, the cylindrical vessel comprises a first set of hydrocyclones and a second, final set of hydrocyclones. 1. An apparatus for use in water purification comprising:a cylindrical vessel comprising, within the cylindrical vessel, a first set of hydrocyclones, at least one intermediate set of hydrocyclones, and a final set of hydrocyclones, the sets of hydrocyclones arranged in series, wherein the hydrocyclones within each set of hydrocyclones are arranged in a parallel configuration, wherein each set of hydrocyclones is defined by a divider which causes the hydrocyclones in each set to operate in parallel,and wherein each hydrocyclone hasa tangential inlet disposed within an inlet chamber of the cylindrical vessel and in fluid communication with an inlet connected to the inlet chamber,an overflow disposed within an overflow chamber of the cylindrical vessel, andan underflow disposed within an underflow chamber of the cylindrical vessel.2. The apparatus as recited in wherein the cylindrical vessel is disposed within a high temperature water tank having a first water inlet claim 1 , a second water inlet claim 1 ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR WATER PURIFICATION

Номер: US20200148555A1
Автор: WILSON Edwin E.
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A method for water purification utilizing a cylindrical vessel containing a hydrocyclone nest. The heated contaminated water is fed into the nest, which includes a first set of hydrocyclones, at least one intermediate set of hydrocyclones, and a final set of hydrocyclones, the hydrocyclones in each set arranged in parallel, and each set arranged in series. The heated contaminated water is pumped into the cylindrical vessel such that the heated contaminated water enters a tangential inlet of each of the hydrocyclones, the hydrocyclones separate the heated contaminated water into steam and solids/concentrate, the steam exits through an overflow of the hydrocyclones and a first outlet of the cylindrical vessel, the solids/concentrate exit through an underflow of the hydrocyclones and into the subsequent ser of hydrocyclones until the final set of hydrocyclones, and then out through a second outlet of the cylindrical vessel. The steam is condensed into purified water. 1. A method for purifying a contaminated water comprising the steps of:heating the contaminated water within a high temperature water tank to a specified temperature, wherein the heated contaminated water heats a cylindrical vessel disposed within the high temperature water tank and, disposed within the cylindrical vessel, a first set of hydrocyclones, at least one intermediate set of hydrocyclones, and a final set of hydrocyclones, the sets of hydrocyclones arranged in series, wherein the hydrocyclones within each set of hydrocyclones are arranged in a parallel configuration, wherein each set of hydrocyclones is defined by a divider which causes the hydrocyclones in each set to operate in parallel;pumping the heated contaminated water into an inlet of the cylindrical vessel such that the heated contaminated water enters tangential inlets of each hydrocyclone within each set of the hydrocyclones in series, the hydrocyclones separate the heated contaminated water into a steam and a concentrate, the steam ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

NATURAL GAS LIQUID FRACTIONATION PLANT WASTE HEAT CONVERSION TO SIMULTANEOUS POWER AND COOLING CAPACITIES USING MODIFIED GOSWAMI SYSTEM

Номер: US20200149827A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Certain aspects of natural gas liquid fractionation plant waste heat conversion to simultaneous power and cooling capacities using modified Goswami system can be implemented as a system. The system includes a waste heat recovery heat exchanger configured to heat a buffer fluid stream by exchange with a heat source in a natural gas liquid fractionation plant. The system includes a modified Goswami cycle energy conversion system including one or more first energy conversion system heat exchangers configured to heat a working fluid by exchange with the heated buffer fluid stream, a separator configured to receive the heated working fluid and to output a vapor stream of the working fluid and the liquid stream of the working fluid, a turbine and a generator, wherein the turbine and generator are configured to generate power by expansion of a first portion of the vapor stream of the working fluid, and a cooling subsystem including a cooling element configured to cool a process fluid stream from the natural gas liquid fractionation plant by exchange with a condensed second portion of the vapor stream of the working fluid. 1. (canceled)2. A system comprising:a waste heat recovery heat exchanger configured to heat a buffer fluid stream with heat from a heat source in a natural gas liquid fractionation plant; and an energy conversion system heat exchanger configured to heat a working fluid with heat from the heated buffer fluid stream;', 'a separator configured to separate the heated working fluid in a vapor stream of the working fluid and a liquid stream of the working fluid;', 'a turbine and a generator, wherein the turbine and generator are configured to generate power by expansion of a first portion of the vapor stream of the working fluid; and', 'a cooling element configured to cool a process fluid stream from the natural gas liquid fractionation plant with heat from a condensed second portion of the vapor stream of the working fluid., 'a modified Goswami cycle energy ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and Systems

Номер: US20210188662A1
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A fluid vapor distillation system. The system includes a control system for controlling a fluid vapor distillation apparatus including a blow down controller for controlling a blow down valve, a source flow controller for controlling a source flow valve, and a blow down level sensor in communication with a blow down controller and a source flow controller, the blow down level sensor sends signals related to the blow down level to the blow down controller and the source flow controller indicative of the blow down level, wherein the source flow controller actuates the source flow valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, and wherein the blow down controller actuates the blow down valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, whereby the blow down level and the source flow level are maintained using the blow down level sensor signals as input. 120-. (canceled)21. A fluid vapor distillation apparatus comprising:a source water input;a product water output;a compressor receiving water vapor and producing compressed vapor; an evaporator that receives source water, the evaporator transforms source water to water vapor and concentrate liquid;', 'a steam chest that receives concentrate liquid and water vapor and provides water vapor to the compressor; and', 'a condenser that receives compressed vapor from the compressor, the condenser transforming the compressed vapor to product water;, 'an evaporator condenser apparatus comprising;'} an outer tube fluidly connected to the source water input and the evaporator;', 'at least one inner tube fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser apparatus; and', 'a first end and a second end; and, 'a heat exchanger comprising a first portion physically connected to the outer tube, the first portion having a first port fluidly connected to the inside of the outer tube and a seal to the outer surface of the at least one inner tube;', 'a second portion having a second port fluidly connected to the inside of ...

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

Steam heating type sewage treatment device

Номер: US20180161692A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A steam heating type sewage treatment device includes: a treatment tank connected to a sewage supply pipe, a stirring device disposed in the treatment tank; a steam heating device disposed on an outer surface of the treatment tank; a vacuuming device fixed to a top of the treatment tank and connected to the treatment tank via a first connecting pipe; a heating device connected to the treatment tank by a second connecting pipe and connected to a steam storage tank by a third connecting pipe, and a fourth connecting pipe connected between the steam input pipe and the steam storage tank to recycle the steam. The heating device pressurizes or heats the steam entering the vacuuming device and the connecting pipes, and the heated steam is guided by pipes into the steam heating device, thus achieving the effect of steam recycling.

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMIZING MECHANICAL VAPOR COMPRESSION AND/OR THERMAL VAPOR COMPRESSION WITHIN MULTIPLE-STAGE PROCESSES

Номер: US20220305398A1
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The present invention utilizes mechanical vapor compression and/or thermal vapor compression integrating compression loops across multiple process stages. A sequential network of compressors is utilized to increase the pressure and condensing temperature of the vapors within each process stage, as intra-vapor flow, and branching between process stages, as inter-vapor flow. Because the vapors available are shared among and between compressor stages, the number of compressors can be reduced, improving economics. Balancing vapor mass flow through incremental compressor stages which traverse multiple process stages by splitting vapors between compressor stages enables the overall vapor-compression system to be tailored to individual process energy requirements and to accommodate dynamic fluctuations in process conditions. 1. A multiple-stage , energy-integrated system comprising:(a) a plurality of process sub-systems collectively configured for continuously or semi-continuously converting a feedstock into one or more products, wherein said plurality of process sub-systems is configured to utilize vapor-liquid phase changes; and(b) a vapor-compression sub-system, wherein said vapor-compression sub-system includes at least a first vapor compressor and a second vapor compressor, wherein said first vapor compressor is a mechanical vapor compressor or a thermal vapor compressor, and wherein said second vapor compressor is a mechanical vapor compressor or a thermal vapor compressor,wherein said first and second vapor compressors are sequentially arranged and configured to increase pressure and condensing temperature of first vapors within a first process sub-system and second vapors within a second process sub-system that is physically separated from, but in flow communication with, said first process sub-system;wherein said first vapor compressor is in flow communication with said second process sub-system, or a third process sub-system, via a first compressed-vapor line, ...

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

WASTEWATER PROCESSING AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

Номер: US20200156958A1
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A wastewater collection tank feeds an vaporizing unit through an inlet near the unit's top. A burner produces hot air, which a blower blows through a blower tube that passes through the upper portion of the unit to the bottom portion of the unit. A substrate through which air can pass extends across the unit between the bottom of the blower tube and the wastewater inlet, and pall rings rest on the substrate. The hot air moving upward through the unit heats the pall rings and the falling wastewater, a substantial portion of which is vaporized at approximately atmospheric pressure. The vapor is vented from the top of the unit. Un-vaporized wastewater collects at the bottom of the unit and is recycled through the system with raw wastewater in the collection tank. 1. A wastewater processing apparatus , comprising:a chamber having an upper portion, a lower portion, and an outer wall;a burner configured to output hot air;a blower configured to deliver the hot air to the lower portion of the chamber at substantially atmospheric pressure;a wastewater introduction port in the upper portion of the chamber; anda vent in fluid communication with the chamber;wherein the hot air is hot enough to vaporize at least a portion of the introduced wastewater.2. The wastewater processing apparatus of :wherein the upper portion is separated from the lower portion by a substrate through which the hot air can flow; andfurther comprising a plurality of pall rings in the upper portion above the substrate.3. The wastewater processing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the pall rings are made of metal and define a substantially cylindrical overall shape.4. The wastewater processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the burner is adapted to produce the hot air using any of a plurality of types of fuel.5. The wastewater processing apparatus of claim 1 ,further comprising a burner tube extending through at least part of the upper portion of the chamber to the lower portion of the chamber,wherein the ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

UPGRADING OIL USING SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS

Номер: US20200165531A1
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A method of upgrading oil using supercritical fluids generated by a fuel cell. The process uses supercritical carbon dioxide to control the specific gravity of the oil and supercritical water, the amount of which is controlled to achieve a desired oil/water ratio in processing oils to be upgraded. The process recovers the GHG emission stream from a fuel cell anode exhaust to produce supercritical fluids. 1. A method of using an exhaust stream to condense , recover , pump and re-heat a fuel cell anode exhaust stream composed mainly of water vapour and carbon dioxide to produce supercritical fluids for the processing of a hydrocarbon stream , comprising crude oil , distillation column bottoms , or production streams , the method comprising:operating the fuel cell to generate an anode exhaust stream comprising water vapour and carbon dioxide;condensing and separating water from the anode exhaust stream to produce a stream of water and a stream of carbon dioxide;heating a first portion of the stream of water to produce a stream of steam;combining the stream of steam and the fuel to form the anode input stream;heating and pressurizing at least a portion of the stream of water to a supercritical pressure and temperature;heating and pressurizing a second portion of the stream of water to a supercritical pressure and temperature;reducing the density of the hydrocarbon stream by mixing the supercritical carbon dioxide stream with the hydrocarbon stream;achieving a desired oil/water ratio by mixing the supercritical water stream with the hydrocarbon stream; andupgrading a mixture of the hydrocarbon stream supercritical carbon dioxide and supercritical water stream in a reaction vessel.2. The method in claim 1 , where the hydrocarbon stream is produced oil from a hydrocarbon producing formation.3. The method in claim 1 , where the hydrocarbon stream is stored crude oils.4. The method in claim 1 , where the hydrocarbon stream is a bottom stream from a distillation column.5. The ...

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04-06-2020 дата публикации

NATURAL GAS LIQUID FRACTIONATION PLANT WASTE HEAT CONVERSION TO SIMULTANEOUS COOLING CAPACITY AND POTABLE WATER USING KALINA CYCLE AND MODIFIED MULTI-EFFECT DISTILLATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200173735A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Certain implementations of natural gas liquid fractionation plant waste heat conversion to simultaneous cooling capacity and potable water using Kalina Cycle and modified multi-effect distillation system can be implemented as a system. The system includes first waste heat recovery heat exchanger configured to heat a first buffer fluid stream by exchange with a first heat source in a natural gas liquid fractionation plant. The system includes a water desalination system comprising a first train of one or more desalination heat exchangers configured to heat saline by exchange with the heated first buffer fluid stream to generate fresh water and brine. 1. (canceled)2. A system comprising:a first recovery heat exchanger configured to heat a buffer fluid stream with heat from an output fluid stream from a depropanizer distillation column of a natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation plant; anda second recovery heat exchanger configured to heat the buffer fluid stream with heat from an output fluid stream from a debutanizer distillation column of the NGL fractionation plant; anda water desalination system comprising a first desalination heat exchanger configured to heat saline with heat from the heated buffer fluid stream to generate fresh water and brine.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein desalination heat exchanger comprises:a first desalination heat exchanger configured to heat saline with heat from the heated buffer fluid stream to generate water vapor and brine; anda second desalination heat exchanger configured to heat saline with heat from the water vapor from the first desalination heat exchanger to generate water vapor and brine, wherein the water vapor from the first desalination heat exchanger is condensed into fresh water in the second desalination heat exchanger.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the water desalination system comprises a second desalination heat exchanger configured to heat saline with heat from a combined buffer fluid stream to generate fresh ...

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07-07-2016 дата публикации

Thermal utilization system and methods

Номер: US20160194217A1
Автор: Husham Al-Ghizzy
Принадлежит: Individual

A thermal utilization plant including a heat engine and a cooling system for the heat engine. The heat engine is operable to receive heat from a non-carbon heat source (carbon heat source can be used) and to transfer heat to the cooling system. The cooling system includes an evaporator configured to vaporize a working fluid to a vapor state. A condenser is coupled to the evaporator by a conduit and operable to receive the working fluid in the vapor state and to condense the working fluid to a fluid state. An output is coupled to the condenser and operable to receive the working fluid from the condenser and to provide the working fluid for beneficial use.

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20-06-2019 дата публикации

Efficient and energy-saving wastewater evaporation crystallizer

Номер: US20190184307A1

The present disclosure relates to a wastewater flue evaporating device. An wastewater evaporation crystallizer is provided, including an evaporating tube inlet, an inlet flange, an inlet chamber, a pneumatic inlet baffle, an evaporating tube body, a pneumatic outlet baffle, an outlet chamber, an outlet flange, and an evaporating tube outlet which are successively coupled, where the evaporating tube inlet is connected to provide a gas pipeline; the gas pipeline is connected on a flue between an external denitration device and an air preheater; the evaporating tube outlet is communicated with an inlet flue of a dust collector; the evaporating tube body is provided with a wastewater nozzle; and the wastewater nozzle is communicated with a pretreated waste pipe. The present disclosure provides an efficient and energy-saving wastewater evaporation crystallizer which increases evaporation efficiency by bringing in a high-temperature gas at a front end of the air preheater.

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06-07-2017 дата публикации

Leachate treatment and reduction systems and methods

Номер: US20170190596A1
Автор: Nelson BREEDEN
Принадлежит: Waste Connections Us Inc

Systems and processes for treating, reducing and/or disposing of leachate created by a landfill system by aerating, spraying and/or stripping leachate in a controlled environment to promote evaporation of a water component of the leachate, to strip a portion of ammonia from the leachate and/or to promote biological decomposition of the leachate. The reduced or concentrated leachate produced by the system or process, whether liquid, solid or slurry, can be disposed of as allowed or desired at a cost benefitted by the reduced volume and/or treated condition of the leachate.

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22-07-2021 дата публикации

CYCLONE ASSISTED DESALINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210221704A1
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A cyclone-assisted distillation system including an energy supply system configured to generate water vapor; a cyclone-generating device configured to generate a vortex with the water vapor received from the energy supply system, the vortex generating a water vapor jet; and a distillation system configured to generate distillated water from saltwater, based on a steam jet obtained from (1) the water vapor of the energy supply system and (2) the water vapor jet from the cyclone-generating device. 1. A cyclone-assisted distillation system comprising:an energy supply system configured to generate water vapor;a cyclone-generating device configured to generate a vortex with the water vapor received from the energy supply system, the vortex generating a water vapor jet; anda distillation system configured to generate distillated water from saltwater, based on a steam jet obtained from the water vapor of the energy supply system and the water vapor jet from the cyclone-generating device.2. The cyclone-assisted distillation system of claim 1 , wherein the cyclone-generating device comprises:a cyclone device having a conical shape; andan evaporator configured to hold part of the saltwater,wherein the cyclone device has an input that is located just above the saltwater in the evaporator, andwherein the cyclone device has an inlet for receiving a high-pressure water vapor to generate the vortex, the inlet being oriented to inject the high-pressure water vapor tangential to an interior wall of the cyclone device.3. The cyclone-assisted distillation system of claim 2 , wherein the cyclone-generating device further comprises:a collecting device located inside the cyclone device and configured to collect fresh water formed by the high-pressure water vapor inside the cyclone device; anda cooling pipe system mounted on an outside of the cyclone device for cooling the high-pressure water vapor.4. The cyclone-assisted distillation system of claim 3 , wherein the distillated water is ...

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13-07-2017 дата публикации

Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and System

Номер: US20170197844A1
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A fluid vapor distillation system. The system includes a control system for controlling a fluid vapor distillation apparatus including a blow down controller for controlling a blow down valve, a source flow controller for controlling a source flow valve, and a blow down level sensor in communication with a blow down controller and a source flow controller, the blow down level sensor sends signals related to the blow down level to the blow down controller and the source flow controller indicative of the blow down level, wherein the source flow controller actuates the source flow valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, and wherein the blow down controller actuates the blow down valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, whereby the blow down level and the source flow level are maintained using the blow down level sensor signals as input. 1. A fluid vapor distillation system comprising:a source fluid input;an evaporator condenser apparatus;a heat exchanger fluidly connected to said source fluid input and a product fluid output, said heat exchanger comprising two ends, and at each end a connector is attached, whereby said connectors form a connection to the evaporator condenser; and a blow down controller programmed for controlling a blow down valve;', 'a source flow controller programmed for controlling a source flow valve; and', 'a blow down level sensor in communication with a blow down controller and a source flow controller, said blow down level sensor sends signals related to said blow down level to said blow down controller and said source flow controller indicative of said blow down level,, 'a control system for controlling said fluid vapor distillation apparatus comprisingwherein said source flow controller actuates said source flow valve based at least on said blow down level sensor signals,wherein said blow down controller actuates said blow down valve based at least on said blow down level sensor signals, andwhereby said ...

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19-07-2018 дата публикации

COMPACT WASTEWATER CONCENTRATOR UTILIZING A LOW TEMPERATURE THERMAL ENERGY SOURCE

Номер: US20180200643A1
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A compact and portable liquid concentrator includes a gas inlet, a gas exit and a flow corridor connecting the gas inlet and the gas exit, wherein the flow corridor includes a narrowed portion that accelerates the gas through the flow corridor. A liquid inlet injects liquid into the gas stream at a point prior to the narrowed portion so that the gas-liquid mixture is thoroughly mixed within the flow corridor, causing a portion of the liquid to be evaporated. A demister or fluid scrubber downstream of the narrowed portion removes entrained liquid droplets from the gas stream and re-circulates the removed liquid to the liquid inlet through a re-circulating circuit. A source of low energy gas, such as low pressure steam from a power plant, is connected to the liquid to be concentrated to heat the liquid to be concentrated before or during the concentration process. 1. A liquid concentrator , comprising: a gas inlet,', 'a gas outlet,', 'a mixing corridor disposed between the gas inlet and the gas outlet, the mixing corridor having a narrowed portion in which gas flow within the mixing corridor accelerates when traveling from the gas inlet to the gas outlet; and', 'a liquid inlet through which liquid to be concentrated is injected into the mixing corridor, the liquid inlet disposed in the mixing corridor between the gas inlet and the narrowed portion;, 'a concentrator section including;'} a demister gas flow passage coupled to the gas outlet of the concentrator section,', 'a liquid collector disposed in the demister gas flow passage to remove liquid from gas flowing in the demister gas flow passage, and', 'a reservoir that collects the liquid removed from the gas flowing in the demister gas flow passage by the liquid collector; and, 'a demister disposed downstream of the concentrator section, the demister including;'}a heat exchanger fluidly connected to the reservoir, the heat exchanger being fluidly coupled to a source of low temperature gas.2. The liquid concentrator ...

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20-07-2017 дата публикации

Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and System

Номер: US20170203975A1
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A fluid vapor distillation system. The system includes a control system for controlling a fluid vapor distillation apparatus including a blow down controller for controlling a blow down valve, a source flow controller for controlling a source flow valve, and a blow down level sensor in communication with a blow down controller and a source flow controller, the blow down level sensor sends signals related to the blow down level to the blow down controller and the source flow controller indicative of the blow down level, wherein the source flow controller actuates the source flow valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, and wherein the blow down controller actuates the blow down valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, whereby the blow down level and the source flow level are maintained using the blow down level sensor signals as input. 1. A fluid vapor distillation system comprising:a source fluid input;an evaporator condenser apparatus, whereby said source fluid input is fluidly connected to said evaporator condenser and said evaporator condenser transforms source fluid into steam and transforms compressed steam into product fluid;a heat exchanger fluidly connected to said source fluid input and a product fluid output;a regenerative blower fluidly connected to said evaporator condenser, whereby said regenerative blower compresses steam, and whereby compressed steam flows to said evaporative condenser whereby compressed steam is transformed into product fluid; and a blow down controller programmed to control a blow down valve;', 'a source flow controller programmed to control a source flow valve; and', 'a blow down level sensor in communication with a blow down controller and a source flow controller, said blow down level sensor sends signals related to said blow down level to said blow down controller and said source flow controller indicative of said blow down level,', 'wherein said source flow controller programmed to actuate ...

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27-07-2017 дата публикации

Locally Powered Water Distillation System

Номер: US20170210637A1
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A system for distributed utilities including electrical power and water. A generation device is provided for converting an available resource to a desired utility; the resource may be water, in which case the generator is a purifier for purifying untreated water, or, alternatively, the generator may convert a fuel to electrical power. In either case, an input sensor is provided for measuring input to the generation device, while an output sensor is provided for measuring consumption of output from the generation device. The monitoring system has a controller for concatenating measured input and consumption of output on the basis of the input and output sensors. Measured parameters are telemetered to a remote site where utility generation and use are monitored and may also be controlled. At least a portion of the electrical power capacity of the electric generation unit may power a water purification unit such as a vapor compression distillation unit, and heat output of the electric generation unit may supply heat to the water purification unit. 1. A monitoring system for distributed utilities , the monitoring system comprising:at least one generation device;an input sensor for measuring an amount of the available resource input to the at least one generation device;an output sensor for measuring consumption of output of a utility from the at least one generation device by at least one end user; anda controller for concatenating measured input and consumption of output on the basis of the input and output sensors.2. A monitoring system according to claim 1 , where the at least one generation device is driven by a Stirling cycle engine.3. A monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the input sensor is a flow sensor.4. A monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the output sensor measures power consumption.5. A monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the input sensor includes a fuel consumption rate monitor.6. A monitoring system according to ...

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04-07-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGEMENT OF RAW WATER AND EMISSIONS UTILIZING HEAT AND/OR PRESSURE ENERGY WITHIN COMBUSTION GAS SOURCES

Номер: US20190202713A1
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The invention relates to methods, systems and apparatus for distributed management of raw water and internal combustion engine (ICE) gas emissions generated during industrial operations. One aspect of the invention at least partially utilizes a hot gas air knife to increase or partially increase surface area between a raw water and a hot gas in order to vaporize a proportion of the aqueous phase of the raw water and concentrate contaminants within a residual raw water concentrate. The water vapor generated by the vaporization process may be demisted, discharged directly to the atmosphere or alternatively condensed and captured for use. Another aspect relates to how the liquids and gasses interact to continuously flush the surfaces of the system which may help mitigate scaling issues. The invention may help facilitate rapid transfer of ICE combustion gas particulate and ICE combustion gas chemicals onto and into the raw water as it concentrates. 1121-. (canceled)122. An adaptor for connecting a gas source from an associated gas source to a raw water vaporization system , the adaptor comprising:a gas conduit having a gas connector at an inlet orifice for connecting the conduit to gas source piping;an air knife at an outflow end of the gas conduit, the gas conduit having an outflow orifice for connection to a shearing chamber of a raw water vaporization system and configured to direct at least a section of the gas within the gas conduit to within the shearing chamber to effect raw water shearing.123. The adaptor as in claim 122 , wherein the adaptor is configured to constrict gas flow enabling an increase in gas velocity at the outflow orifice in relation to the velocity of the inlet orifice of the adaptor.124. The adaptor as in claim 122 , wherein the gas source is one or more of: an engine exhaust; an internal combustion engine exhaust; a turbine engine exhaust; and a combustion gas from a flame.125. The adaptor as in claim 122 , wherein the adaptor is configured to ...

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02-08-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGEMENT OF RAW WATER AND EMISSIONS UTILIZING HEAT AND/OR PRESSURE ENERGY WITHIN COMBUSTION GAS SOURCES

Номер: US20180215632A1
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The invention relates to methods, systems and apparatus for distributed management of raw water and internal combustion engine (ICE) gas emissions generated during industrial operations. One aspect of the invention at least partially utilizes a hot gas air knife to increase or partially increase surface area between a raw water and a hot gas in order to vaporize a proportion of the aqueous phase of the raw water and concentrate contaminants within a residual raw water concentrate. The water vapor generated by the vaporization process may be demisted, discharged directly to the atmosphere or alternatively condensed and captured for use. Another aspect relates to how the liquids and gasses interact to continuously flush the surfaces of the system which may help mitigate scaling issues. The invention may help facilitate rapid transfer of ICE combustion gas particulate and ICE combustion gas chemicals onto and into the raw water as it concentrates. 1. A raw water vaporization system comprising:a shearing chamber comprising:a gas connector for connecting the shearing chamber to a gas source and for introducing gas into the shearing chamber;the shearing chamber containing a raw water influx system operatively positioned adjacent the gas connector to enable rapid interaction between input raw water and gas for:i) increasing interfacial surface area between the input raw water and the gas andii) enabling rapid heat transfer between the input raw water and the gas to effect vaporization of water from the raw water and the concentration of raw water contaminants.2. The raw water vaporization system as in claim 1 , wherein the gas is introduced into the shearing chamber under positive pressure derived from operation of an associated engine.3. The raw water vaporization system as in claim 1 , wherein the gas connector is an air knife having an inlet orifice connected to a gas conduit and an outflow orifice operatively connected to the shearing chamber.4. The raw water ...

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02-07-2020 дата публикации

Methods and systems for heating and manipulating fluids

Номер: US20200206651A1
Автор: Franklin Alan Frick
Принадлежит: Phoenix Caliente LLC

Systems and methods are provided for heating and manipulating a fluid to heat the fluid, evaporate water from the fluid, concentrate the fluid, separate the fluid into fractions; and/or pasteurize the fluid, comprising a closed-loop heating subsystem coupled to a primary fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger, and one or more fluid manipulation subsystems also coupled to the primary fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger.

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONCENTRATING DISSOLVED SOLIDS IN FLOWBACK AND PRODUCED WATER FROM NATURAL GAS WELLS

Номер: US20170233262A1
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A wastewater concentrator a liquid evaporator assembly, a gas-liquid separator, an exhaust assembly, and a flowback water concentrating system. The flowback water concentrating system includes a settling tank fluidly connected to the gas-liquid separator and a supernatant liquid concentration sensor for measuring a concentration of dissolved solids in the supernatant liquid in the settling tank. 113-. (canceled)14. A device for concentrating dissolved solids in flowback water from natural gas wells , the device comprising:a liquid evaporator assembly;a gas-liquid separator fluidly connected to the liquid evaporator assembly;an exhaust assembly fluidly connected to the gas-liquid separator;a settling tank fluidly connected to the gas-liquid separator; anda concentrated supernatant liquid sensor disposed in the settling tank for measuring a concentration of dissolved solids in the supernatant liquid in the settling tank.15. The device of claim 14 , further comprising a slurry concentration sensor in the settling tank for measuring a concentration level of suspended solids in the slurry in the settling tank.16. The device of claim 14 , wherein the settling tank further comprises a stirring rod.17. The device of claim 16 , further comprising a rake operatively attached to the stirring rod.18. The device of claim 17 , wherein the stirring rod rotates at between 1 RPM and 10 RPM.19. The device of claim 14 , wherein an inner surface of the settling tank comprises an inner epoxy liner.20. The device of claim 14 , wherein the inner epoxy liner is approximately 30 mil thick. This application claims the benefit of Provisional U.S. Patent Application No. 61/900,152, filed Nov. 5, 2013, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.Field of the DisclosureThe disclosure generally relates to methods and devices for concentrating wastewater and more particularly to methods and devices for concentrating dissolved salts in flowback and produced water from natural gas ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20170233263A1
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A wastewater treatment system includes a circulating fluidized bed evaporator defining a longitudinal axis vertical with respect to gravity. The evaporator has a wastewater inlet to provide wastewater to the circulating fluidized bed evaporator. A heat inlet is axially below the wastewater inlet to provide heat to the circulating fluidized bed evaporator for evaporating the wastewater. An outlet is axially above the wastewater inlet and the heat inlet. 1. A wastewater treatment system comprising: a wastewater inlet to provide wastewater to the circulating fluidized bed evaporator;', 'a heat inlet axially below the wastewater inlet to provide heat to the circulating fluidized bed evaporator for evaporating the wastewater; and', 'an outlet axially above the wastewater inlet and the heat inlet., 'a circulating fluidized bed evaporator defining a longitudinal axis vertical with respect to gravity, the evaporator including2. A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the heat inlet is in fluid communication with at least one of a flue gas slip stream drawn from a steam generating electrical power plant or a heater.3. A system as recited in claim 2 , wherein an outlet flow path is defined between the outlet and a gas path of the steam generating electrical power plant upstream from a plant particulate collection device.4. A system as recited in claim 2 , wherein an inlet flow path is defined between a gas path of the steam generating electrical power plant upstream from an air-preheater to the heat inlet of the circulating fluidized bed evaporator.5. A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the heat inlet is in fluid communication with a flue gas slip stream drawn from a steam generating electrical power plant upstream from an air pre-heater.6. A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the circulating fluidized bed evaporator includes a particulate supply inlet to supply at least one of fly ash or wastewater byproduct to the evaporator to improve mass and heat transfer ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

DESALINATION SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POTABLE WATER

Номер: US20170233264A1
Автор: Boylan David Bradley
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An evaporation and condensing system having a structure including an evaporator section and a condenser section. A first nozzle system is disposed in the evaporator section. The first nozzle system is in communication with a first feed pipe disposed at least partially in the structure, the first feed pipe is adapted to be in communication with a first substance. A second nozzle system is disposed in the condenser section. The second nozzle system is in communication with a second feed pipe disposed at least partially in the structure. The second feed pipe is adapted to be in communication with a second substance. A first porous knockout panel is disposed proximate the evaporator section. A second porous knockout panel is disposed proximate the condenser section. A first substance drain is disposed in the evaporator section. A second substance drain is disposed in the condenser section. 1. An evaporation and condensing system comprising:a structure having an evaporator section and a condenser section;a first nozzle system is disposed in the evaporator section; the first nozzle system is in communication with a first feed pipe disposed at least partially in the structure, the first feed pipe is adapted to be in communication with a first substance;a second nozzle system is disposed in the condenser section; the second nozzle system is in communication with a second feed pipe disposed at least partially in the structure, the second feed pipe is adapted to be in communication with a second substance;a first porous knockout panel is disposed proximate the evaporator section;a second porous knockout panel is disposed proximate the condenser section;a first substance drain is disposed in the evaporator section; anda second substance drain is disposed in the condenser section.2. The evaporation and condensing system of claim 1 , wherein the first feed pipe is in communication with an evaporator feed tank; the evaporator feed tank includes a first heat exchanger for heating ...

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25-07-2019 дата публикации

System For Processing Water And Generating Electricity, Rankine

Номер: US20190224585A1
Автор: Zebuhr William H.
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A distilling device having a vapor compression distiller. The vapor compression distiller can include a reservoir for receiving liquid for distillation. Evaporation surfaces can receive the liquid and evaporate the liquid into evaporated vapor for subsequent condensing. Condensing surfaces can receive the vapor and condense the vapor into distillate. A compressor can deliver the vapor to the condensing surfaces. The distilling device can also include an engine that produces heat. A boiler can be heated by the heat from the engine for producing a working vapor. A vapor turbine can be driven by the working vapor. The vapor turbine can be mechanically coupled to the compressor for mechanically driving the compressor, thereby reducing electrical power needs of the vapor compression distiller. 1. A distilling device comprising: a reservoir for receiving liquid for distillation,', 'evaporation surfaces for receiving the liquid and evaporating the liquid into vapor,', 'condensing surfaces for receiving the vapor and condensing the vapor into distillate, and', 'a compressor for delivering the vapor to the condensing surfaces;, 'a vapor compression distiller comprisingan engine that produces heat;a boiler heated by the heat from the engine for producing a working vapor;a vapor turbine driven by the working vapor, the vapor turbine incorporated as part of the vapor compression distiller and being mechanically coupled to the compressor for mechanically driving the compressor, thereby reducing electrical power needs of the vapor compression distiller; andan insulated housing having an upper interior space and a lower interior space separated from each other by a gas and liquid tight sealed barrier wall, and wherein the reservoir, the vapor compression distiller, and the vapor turbine are located in the upper interior space of the insulated housing, and the boiler is located in the lower interior space of the insulated housing, the boiler being in fluid communication with the ...

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25-07-2019 дата публикации

Water Distillation Apparatus, Method and System

Номер: US20190225505A1
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

A water vapor distillation system. The system includes a water vapor distillation device configured to receive a volume of source water from a fluid source and produce distillate, the device comprising: a concentrate flow path comprising a concentrate output; a distillate flow path comprising a distillate output; at least one source proportioning valve; a first heat exchanger comprising at least a portion of the distillate flow path; a second heat exchanger including at least a portion of the concentrate flow path, wherein the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger in fluid flow communication with the fluid source; a distillate sensor assembly in communication with the distillate flow path and located downstream the first heat exchanger, the distillate sensor assembly configured to generate a distillate temperature measurement; and a controller configured to control the source proportioning valves, the controller configured to: receive the distillate temperature measurement; determine the difference between a first target temperature and the distillate temperature measurement; and split the source water from the fluid source between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger based on the difference between the first target temperature and the distillate temperature measurement.

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16-07-2020 дата публикации

NATURAL GAS LIQUID FRACTIONATION PLANT WASTE HEAT CONVERSION TO POWER USING DUAL TURBINES ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE

Номер: US20200224558A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Certain aspects of a natural gas liquid fractionation plant waste heat conversion to power using dual turbines Organic Rankine Cycle can be implemented as a first heating fluid circuit thermally coupled to first multiple heat sources of a natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation plant, a second heating fluid circuit thermally coupled to second multiple heat sources of the NGL fractionation plant, and two power generation systems, each including an organic Rankine cycle (ORC). A control system actuates a first set of control valves to selectively thermally couple the first heating fluid circuit to at least a portion of the first multiple heat sources of the NGL fractionation plant, and to actuate a second set of control valves to selectively thermally couple the second heating fluid circuit to at least a portion of the second multiple heat sources of the NGL fractionation plant. 1. (canceled)2. A system , comprising:a first heating fluid circuit configured to thermally couple a first heating fluid to a first plurality of heat sources of a natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation plant, the first heating fluid circuit comprising a first plurality of heat exchangers fluidly coupled in parallel;a second heating fluid circuit configured to thermally couple a second heating fluid to a second plurality of heat sources of the NGL fractionation plant, the second heating fluid circuit comprising a second plurality of heat exchangers fluidly coupled in parallel;a first evaporator that thermally couples the first heating fluid circuit to a first working fluid to heat the first working fluid with the first heating fluid;a first expander configured to generate electrical power from the heated first working fluid;a second evaporator that thermally couples the first and second heating fluid circuits to a second working fluid to heat the second working fluid with the first heating fluid and the second heating fluid;a second expander configured to generate electrical power from the ...

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23-08-2018 дата публикации

PRODUCTION OF MULTIVALENT ION-RICH STREAMS USING HUMIDIFICATION-DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180236372A1
Принадлежит: Gradiant Corporation

Disclosed herein are systems and methods in which an aqueous stream comprising solubilized monovalent ions and solubilized multivalent ions is processed such that multivalent ions are selectively retained and monovalent ions are selectively removed. According to certain embodiments, an aqueous feed stream is transported through an ion-selective separator to produce a multivalent-ion-enriched stream and a monovalent-ion-enriched stream. The monovalent-ion-enriched stream may be transported through a desalination apparatus to produce a substantially pure water stream and a concentrated aqueous stream. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the multivalent-ion-enriched stream produced by the ion-selective separator is combined with at least a portion of the substantially pure water stream produced by the desalination apparatus to produce a combined product stream containing a relatively large percentage of the solubilized multivalent ions from the aqueous feed stream and a relatively small percentage of the solubilized monovalent ions from the aqueous feed stream. 1. A method , comprising:transporting an aqueous feed stream containing solubilized monovalent ions and solubilized multivalent ions into an ion-selective separator comprising an ion-selective membrane to produce a first permeate stream containing at least about 75% of the solubilized monovalent ions from the aqueous feed stream and a first retentate stream containing at least about 75% of the solubilized multivalent ions from the aqueous feed stream;transporting at least a portion of the first permeate stream to a desalination apparatus comprising a humidifier and a dehumidifier;allowing at least a portion of the first permeate stream to evaporate within a humidifier of the desalination apparatus to produce a humidified gas and a concentrated aqueous stream having a higher concentration of solubilized monovalent ions than the first permeate stream;condensing at least a portion of the water within the ...

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08-09-2016 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HEATING AND MANIPULATING FLUIDS

Номер: US20160258266A1
Автор: FRICK Franklin Alan
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Systems and methods are provided for decontaminating or rehabilitating an oilfield completion fluid by mixing a chemical oxidizer with the fluid, separating the oxidized contaminates from the fluid and concentrating the fluid to a desired specific gravity. 1. A method of rehabilitating an oil field completion fluid , comprising:providing an amount of contaminated completion fluid;introducing a chemical oxidizer to the completion fluid;allowing the completion fluid and oxidizer to mixed for a period of time;separating at least a portion of the contaminates from the oxidized completion fluid; andconcentrating at least a portion of the completion fluid to a desired specific gravity fluid by removing water from the portion of the oxidized completion fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the oxidizer is aqueous HO3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:diluting the completion fluid with water to a desired specific gravity before separating contaminates from the oxidized completion fluid.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein separating the contaminates comprises filtering.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein concentrating at least a portion of the completion fluid is accomplished using waste heat from one or more internal combustion engines.6. A fluid rehabilitation system claim 3 , comprising:a holding tank configured to retain a first fluid and comprising a first fluid circulation loop configured to circulate the first fluid within the holding tank;an oxidizer supply component configured to supply a pre-determined amount of oxidizer to the first fluid in the holding tank to generate an oxidized first fluid;a separation subsystem configured to receive oxidized first fluid and to separate from the oxidized first fluid particulate contaminates to generate filtered oxidized fluid;a closed-loop heating subsystem comprising a fluid circulation pump and a first path through a fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger, all configured to circulate there through a second fluid at a ...

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15-09-2016 дата публикации

PURIFICATION METHOD AND PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR WATER POLLUTED WITH ACCOMPANYING SUBSTANCES

Номер: US20160264431A1
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Purification methods for polluted water and a purification system needed to carry out the same. At least one respective evaporation device and at least one condensation region are disposed in a flow channel, and an air flow flows around both. In a humidifier, the air flow is loaded with moisture, and the moisture is condensed out again in the condensation region. The flow channel is a closed circuit. 1. A purification method for water polluted with accompanying substances in a purification system , comprising:an option for supplying polluted water;a pumping device;a condensation region;a collection receptacle;a heating device;a water distributor;a humidifier;a first line by which the polluted water can be delivered to the condensation region, the heating device and the humidifier by way of the pumping device;a line by which the condensation region is connected to the collection receptacle;and a flow channel, which at least connects the humidifier and the condensation region to each other;a blower; anda control device,wherein the aforementioned installations interact with each other in such a way that:the polluted water is supplied to the condensation region by way of the pumping device, whereby the surface temperature of the same adapts to the media temperature of the polluted water;the polluted water takes up amounts of heat when flowing through the condensation region;the polluted water subsequently flows through a heating device, where it takes up additional amounts of heat, wherein:the polluted water circulating in the first line is heated beyond the intrinsic temperature thereof in the heating device so that it has an increased evaporation tendency when entering the humidifier;the polluted water is subsequently delivered to the humidifier and distributed, and comes in close contact with an air flow, whereby it at least partially evaporates;an air flow forms in the flow channel, which flows through the humidifier and is loaded with an evaporating fraction of the ...

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14-09-2017 дата публикации

Heating hood apparatus having a novel type of arrangement of the heating device

Номер: US20170259269A1
Автор: Andrea Alles, Keith Stuart

A heating hood according to the disclosure comprises a spherically formed heat transfer region, in particular for receiving at least partially spherical objects; a frame device, wherein position of the heat transfer region is at least partially predefined by the frame device; and a heating device arranged between the heat transfer region and the frame device. A slit for guiding air is formed at least sectionally between the frame device and the heating device, wherein air can be introduced into the slit on a first side of the frame device, and wherein the introduced air can be diverted from the slit on another side, which is spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the frame device.

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13-09-2018 дата публикации

Salt, potable water, and energy from saline water source

Номер: US20180257950A1
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This invention describes an affordable process for obtaining salable products of salt, distilled water and electrical energy from a saline water supply without harm to the environment, using components consistent with current technology and a currently available energy source. Alternatively, the water produced can be used to desalinate a saline lake instead of being marketed. 1. A process for producing energy from a conventional steam power cycle using mineral free feedwater; distlled water by evaporating saline water in a chamber , supplemented by a lesser amount from evaporating moistue from brine; and extracting salt using components based on existing technology.2. A unique device , a brine evaporator , for extracting salt in the form of slurry using thermal energy from flue gas in furnace exhaust. 1. Perry, CIVIL ENGINEERS' HANDBOOK, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Second Edition2. Baumeister, MARKS' MECHANICAL ENGINEERS' HANDBOOK, Sixth Edition3. H. G. Deming, WATER, the fountain of opportunity, Oxford University Press, 1975Various techniques have been developed for treating saline water to obtain potable water; many of these are described in Reference . This invention is concerned with a process for obtaining salt, energy and distilled water from a saline source using a low cost form of energy, without harm to the environment.The invention consists of an affordable process for obtaining valuable products of salt, distilled water, and electrical energy using a fossil fuel and the components shown in .The invention consists of an an energy producing section where electrical energy is produced in a conventional steam generating unit circulating mineral free feedwater, a section where distilled water is produced, and a section where salt is extracted. The components used in sections 2 and 3 operate at partial vacuum to avoid temperatures likely to cause scale as described in Reference 3.Energy is produced as feedwater executes a cycle beginning with the water condensed from ...

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20-09-2018 дата публикации

Water Purification System with a Centrifugal System and a Frictional Heater System

Номер: US20180265378A1
Автор: Dyos Mark
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A water purification system with a centrifugal system and a frictional heating system consists of a centrifugal unit, a cavitation unit, a cooling condenser, a vertical shaft, and a pitot tube. The centrifugal unit and the cavitation unit are mounted along the vertical shaft so that the rotational movement of the vertical shaft is transferred onto the centrifugal unit and the cavitation unit. Non-potable water is directed into the centrifugal unit to separate heavy solids. Less populated water from the centrifugal unit is transferred to the cavitation unit via the pitot tube. The cavitation unit uses friction to generate phase change in the volume of less populated water which is then directed to the cooling condenser to produce potable water. 1. A water purification system with a centrifugal system and a frictional heater system comprises:a centrifugal unit;a cavitation unit;a cooling condenser;a vertical shaft;a pitot tube;the centrifugal unit being positioned atop the cavitation unit;the centrifugal unit and the cavitation unit being mounted along the vertical shaft;the centrifugal unit being in fluid communication with the cavitation unit via the pitot tube; andthe cavitation unit being in fluid communication with the cooling condenser.2. The water purification system with a centrifugal system and a frictional heater system as claimed in further comprises:the centrifugal unit comprises a centrifuge rotor, a centrifuge chamber, a circular opening, and an exhaust port;the circular opening centrally traversing into the centrifuge chamber;the centrifuge rotor being centrally positioned within the centrifuge chamber;the centrifuge rotor being rotatably mounted onto the vertical shaft;the exhaust port traversing into the centrifuge chamber; andthe exhaust port being in fluid communication with the centrifuge rotor.3. The water purification system with a centrifugal system and a frictional heater system as claimed in further comprises:the cavitation unit comprises a ...

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28-09-2017 дата публикации

Energy-efficient systems including combined heat and power and mechanical vapor compression for biofuel or biochemical plants

Номер: US20170274297A1
Принадлежит: Energy Integration Inc

Processes and systems are provided to compress vapors produced in distillation and recover the heat of condensation through mechanical vapor compression and to derive mechanical and electrical energy from a combined heat and power system, while maintaining the plant's original ability to operate. The plant's existing distillation system, steam generation, and electrical demand determine the design basis for the retrofit system that is targeted at an optimized combination of energy usage, energy cost, and environmental impact. Mechanical vapor compression minimizes the total energy usage. Combined heat and power provides a means of converting energy between fuel, electricity, and thermal energy in a manner that best complements plant requirements and energy economics and minimizes inefficiencies and energy losses.

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28-09-2017 дата публикации

WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION WELLS

Номер: US20170274305A1
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The present invention comprises a closed loop system for the removal of contaminants from wastewater while evaporating the water by utilizing a continuously running evaporator in communication with a separation tank wherein water is returned to the evaporator and solids are left in the separation tank for disposal. 1. A wastewater treatment system comprising:a holding tank for wastewater wherein said wastewater includes solids therein and wherein said holding tank has an inlet for receiving and an outlet for passing said wastewater;an evaporator for evaporating said wastewater, having an inlet for receiving said wastewater from said holding tank outlet, an outlet for passing said wastewater that is unevaporated and said solids from said wastewater; anda separator for separating and collecting said solids from said wastewater, having an inlet for receiving from said evaporator said wastewater that is unevaporated and said solids from said wastewater and an outlet for passing said wastewater to said holding tank inlet.2. The wastewater treatment system of wherein said evaporator is a submerged combustion evaporator.3. The wastewater treatment system of wherein said wastewater is from a producing oil and gas well.4. The wastewater treatment system of wherein said evaporator outlet is in communication with a pump for passing said wastewater and said solids to said separator inlet.5. The wastewater treatment system of wherein said pump is a diaphragm pump.6. The wastewater treatment system of wherein said separator outlet further includes a filter for filtering said wastewater before passing said wastewater to said holding tank inlet.6. The wastewater treatment system of wherein said filter is made from fabric.87. The wastewater treatment system of claim further including a skid adapted to support said separator at a slope with said separator outlet at the bottom of said slope.9. The wastewater treatment system of wherein said separator is adapted to be utilized as a ...

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29-08-2019 дата публикации

System And Method To Vaporize A Process Stream By Mixing The Stream With A Heating Medium

Номер: US20190262740A1
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A system and method to vaporize a process or feed water stream does so in a liquid pool zone of a vessel as the stream comes into contact with a heating medium that is less volatile than the process stream. To keep the pool hot, the heating medium can be recirculated through a heater of a pump-around loop or a heater can be placed in the liquid pool. As the process stream is vaporized, any solids present in the process stream come out of the process stream and move into the heating medium. These solids may be further removed from the heating medium in the pool or in the pump-around loop. The vaporized process stream can be further condensed. Any heat recovered can be used to pre-heat the process stream or used in the pump around loop's heater in case of mechanical vapor recovery. 1. A method , comprising:routing a process stream into a liquid zone of a vessel, the liquid zone including a heating medium that is less volatile than the process stream and maintained at a vaporization operating temperature;providing a mixture of the process stream and a portion of the heating medium to the liquid zone of the vessel;vaporizing volatile components of the process stream by thermal exchange with the heating medium in the liquid zone;removing a vaporized portion of the process stream from a vapor zone of the vessel; andremoving solids from the liquid zone of the vessel.2. A method according to wherein providing the mixture of the process stream and the portion of the heating medium to the liquid zone of the vessel comprises mixing the process stream and the portion of the heating medium wherein no vaporization of the volatile components of the process stream occurs.3. A method according to wherein providing the mixture of the process stream and the portion of the heating medium to the liquid zone of the vessel comprises mixing the process stream and the portion of the heating medium wherein no more than about 90% of the volatile components of the process stream vaporize.4. A ...

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05-10-2017 дата публикации

Efficient and Energy-Saving Wastewater Evaporation Crystallizer

Номер: US20170282094A1

The present disclosure relates to a wastewater flue evaporating device. An wastewater evaporation crystallizer is provided, including an evaporating tube inlet, an inlet flange, an inlet chamber, a pneumatic inlet baffle, an evaporating tube body, a pneumatic outlet baffle, an outlet chamber, an outlet flange, and an evaporating tube outlet which are successively coupled, where the evaporating tube inlet is connected to provide a gas pipeline; the gas pipeline is connected on a flue between an external denitration device and an air preheater; the evaporating tube outlet is communicated with an inlet flue of a dust collector; the evaporating tube body is provided with a wastewater nozzle; and the wastewater nozzle is communicated with a pretreated waste pipe. The present disclosure provides an efficient and energy-saving wastewater evaporation crystallizer which increases evaporation efficiency by bringing in a high-temperature gas at a front end of the air preheater.

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27-08-2020 дата публикации

NATURAL GAS LIQUID FRACTIONATION PLANT WASTE HEAT CONVERSION TO SIMULTANEOUS POWER, COOLING AND POTABLE WATER USING INTEGRATED MONO-REFRIGERANT TRIPLE CYCLE AND MODIFIED MULTI-EFFECT-DISTILLATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200271020A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Certain aspects of natural gas liquid fractionation plant waste heat conversion to simultaneous power, cooling and potable water using integrated mono-refrigerant triple cycle and modified MED system can be implemented as a system that includes two heating fluid circuits thermally coupled to multiple heat sources of a NGL fractionation plant. An integrated triple cycle system, which includes an organic Rankine cycle (ORC), a refrigeration cycle and an ejector refrigeration cycle, is thermally coupled to the first heating fluid circuit. A MED system, configured to produce potable water, thermally coupled to the second heating fluid circuit. The system includes a control system configured to actuate control valves to selectively thermally couple the heating fluid circuits to portions of the heat sources of the NGL fractionation plant. 1. (canceled)2. A system , comprising:a heating fluid circuit configured to thermally couple a heating fluid to a plurality of heat sources of a hydrocarbon refining plant, the heating fluid circuit comprising a plurality of heat exchangers fluidly coupled in parallel; a power cycle that comprises a first working fluid that is thermally coupled to the heating fluid circuit in the first heat exchanger to heat the first working fluid, and a first expander configured to generate electrical power from the heated first working fluid;', 'a refrigeration cycle that thermally couples a second working fluid to a first portion of the first working fluid in a second heat exchanger that comprises a refrigeration cycle condenser, the refrigeration cycle configured to generate an amount of cooling power with the second working fluid in a refrigeration cycle compressor; and', 'an ejector refrigeration cycle that fluidly couples the first portion of the first working fluid with a second portion of the first working fluid in an ejector of the ejector refrigeration cycle and is configured to reduce a compression power of the refrigeration cycle compressor ...

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23-12-2021 дата публикации

Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and System

Номер: US20210395109A1
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A distillation device may comprise a source fluid input and an evaporator in fluid communication therewith. The device may further comprise a compressor having an impeller coupled to a motor, the compressor having a low pressure inlet for vapor from the evaporator and a high pressure outlet for compressed vapor. The device may further comprise at least one temperature sensor configured to monitor temperature of vapor in the inlet and a condenser in heat transfer relationship with exterior surfaces of the evaporator and in fluid communication with the compressor outlet. The device may further comprise a controller configured to govern rotation speed of the impeller with an impeller motor command based on a calibrated motor speed for the distillation device. The controller may be configured to determine an adjusted motor speed for a next use of the device and overwrite the calibrated motor speed with the adjusted motor speed. 1104-. (canceled)105. A distillation device comprising:a source fluid input;a compressor receiving source vapor and delivering compressed vapor; an evaporator in fluid communication with the source fluid input, the evaporator transforming part of the received source fluid into vapor;', 'a condenser receiving compressed vapor from the compressor and transforming the compressed vapor into product liquid; and, 'a purifier comprising an outer tube having an outer diameter;', 'at least one inner tube located within the outer tube and approximately aligned with the outer tube; and', a first port having a first port structure and in fluid communication with the outer tube, the first port structure sealing to the outer tube and having a least one opening to receive the at least one inner tube.', 'a second port having a second port structure and in fluid communication with the at least one inner tube, the port structure comprising at least one opening to receive the least inner tube;', 'a first seal in the at least one opening in the first port structure ...

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03-09-2020 дата публикации

NATURAL GAS LIQUID FRACTIONATION PLANT WASTE HEAT CONVERSION TO POWER USING ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE

Номер: US20200277882A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Certain aspects of a natural gas liquid fractionation plant waste heat conversion to power using Organic Rankine Cycle can be implemented as a system. The system includes a heating fluid circuit thermally coupled to multiple heat sources of a natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation plant. The system includes a power generation system that includes an organic Rankine cycle (ORC), which includes (i) a working fluid that is thermally coupled to the heating fluid circuit to heat the working fluid, and (ii) an expander configured to generate electrical power from the heated working fluid. The system includes a control system configured to actuate a set of control valves to selectively thermally couple the heating fluid circuit to at least a portion of the multiple heat sources of the NGL fractionation plant. 1. (canceled)2. A system , comprising:a heating fluid circuit configured to thermally couple a heating fluid to a plurality of heat sources of a hydrocarbon refining plant, the heating fluid circuit comprising a plurality of heat exchangers fluidly coupled in parallel;an evaporator that thermally couples the heating fluid circuit to a working fluid to heat the working fluid with the heating fluid;an expander configured to generate electrical power from the heated working fluid;a condenser that thermally couples the working fluid to a condenser liquid supply fluid to cool the working fluid;a heating fluid tank that fluidly couples the plurality of heat exchangers; anda flow control system that comprises a set of control valves to selectively thermally couple the heating fluid to the plurality of heat sources of the hydrocarbon refining plant.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising conduits containing the working fluid and the working fluid comprises isobutane.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the heating fluid circuit further comprises pipes containing water or oil.5. The system of claim 2 , further comprising at least one pump to circulate the working fluid ...

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10-09-2020 дата публикации

System for Energy Regeneration Using Mechanical Vapor Recompression in Combined Chemical Process

Номер: US20200282327A1
Автор: LEE Joo Sun
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The present disclosure provides a system for energy recycling using mechanical vapor recompression in combined chemical process, the system including a heat exchange reactor for generating an intermediate material by means of an exothermic reaction and discharging the generated intermediate material, and heat-exchanging heat generated in the exothermic reaction with water supplied from outside so as to generate water vapor; an absorption tank for receiving the intermediate material, and mixing the intermediate material with water, so as to generate an intermediate material aqueous solution; a stripper for receiving the intermediate material aqueous solution, and separating the intermediate material into an intermediate material gas and an intermediate material water-rich aqueous solution; an endothermic reactor for receiving the intermediate material water-rich aqueous solution, and reacting the intermediate material with water, so as to generate a final product aqueous solution; an evaporation concentrator for receiving the final product aqueous solution, and heat-exchanging heat of the water vapor from the heat exchange reactor with the final product aqueous solution so as to generate steam; a dehydrating distillation tower for receiving, dehydrating, and purifying the final product aqueous solution discharged from the evaporation concentrator; and a mechanical vapor recompressor for compressing the steam from the evaporation concentrator, and providing the compressed steam as a source of heat or a source of steam supply. 1. A system for energy recycling using mechanical vapor recompression in combined chemical process , characterized in that the system comprises:{'b': '10', 'a heat exchange reactor () for generating an intermediate material by means of an exothermic reaction and discharging the generated intermediate material, and heat-exchanging heat generated in the exothermic reaction with water supplied from outside so as to generate water vapor;'}{'b': '20', ...

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03-10-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD TO EXTRACT MINERALS AND METALS FROM WATER

Номер: US20190300410A1
Автор: Katz Gary P.
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A new apparatus, system and method to purified produced water and removed valuable metals and minerals is described. The apparatus comprises a device for flowing produced water wellbore from a wellbore to the produced water purification apparatus; at least one device to remove heavy metals from the produced water; at least one brine removal device to remove brine from the produced water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates the at least one device for removing heavy metals and at least one sensor in a coordinated manner. 1. A produced water purification apparatus comprising:a. a device for flowing produced water wellbore from a wellbore to the produced water purification apparatus;b. at least one filtering device on the produced water purification apparatus to remove solid particulates from the produced water;c. at least one device to remove heavy metals from the produced water;d. at least one brine removal device to remove brine from the produced water, wherein the brine removal device comprises at least one sensor for determining the brine concentration and at least one device to selectively remove brine at a preset concentration; ande. at least one device for extracting metals and minerals.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one heat exchanger connected to the water purification apparatus claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger comprises an inlet wherein contaminated fluid flows in the apparatus through the inlet; at least two outlets wherein a first outlet exits purified vapor and a second outlet wherein contaminated fluid with a portion removed as purified vapor exits the apparatus; an energy source that causes the contaminated fluid to heat to a temperature wherein a portion of the contaminated fluid is converted to purified vapor; and at least two different flow paths claim 1 , a first flow path connecting at least one inlet to the first outlet and a second flow path ...

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10-10-2019 дата публикации

POWER GENERATING AND WATER PURIFYING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190308888A1
Автор: Lange Shawn Erick
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A power generating and water purifying system. The system includes a closed loop power generator, a closed loop heat exchanger, and a closed loop water purifier. Hot brine water vapor travels from a reactor to a turbine, which generates electricity. The hot brine water vapor is then cooled by the closed loop heat exchanger and travels back to the reactor. The electricity powers generators. The electricity further powers an ammonia pump and a coolant compressor of the closed loop heat exchanger. Dirty water enters through a water inlet and is chilled by the closed loop heat exchanger. The water is then directed to a hot water accumulator, in which the water is heated by the closed loop heat exchanger. The water is vaporized by a hot plate and a UV light source. The distilled water is then cooled in a cooling tower and delivered to water tower as purified water. 1. A power generating and water purifying system comprising:a power generator comprising at least a turbine; anda heat exchanger comprising at least a refrigerant and a compressor, whereinsteam is directed to the turbine of the power generator, thereby generating power,the power generator powers the compressor of the heat exchanger, andthe heat exchanger boils water pumped from a water inlet, thereby purifying the water.2. The power generating and water purifying system of claim 1 , wherein the steam is hot brine water vapor from a nuclear reactor.3. The power generating and water purifying system of claim 2 , wherein the hot brine water vapor is cooled by the heat exchanger and pumped back to the reactor.4. The power generating and water purifying system of claim 1 , wherein the power generator further comprises a spindle or an inline generator that generates electricity from a flow of the steam.5. The power generating and water purifying system of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger further comprises an ammonia pump claim 1 , wherein the power generator powers the ammonia pump and the compressor.6. The ...

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09-11-2017 дата публикации

HEAT EXCHANGER USING NON-PURE WATER FOR STEAM GENERATION

Номер: US20170321882A1
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A process and a device are described for producing high purity and high temperature steam from non-pure water which may be used in a variety of industrial processes that involve high temperature heat applications. The process and device may be used with technologies that generate steam using a variety of heat sources, such as, for example industrial furnaces, petrochemical plants, and emissions from incinerators. Of particular interest is the application in a thermochemical hydrogen production cycle such as the Cu—Cl Cycle. Non-pure water is used as the feed-stock in the thermochemical hydrogen production cycle, with no need to adopt additional and conventional water pre-treatment and purification processes. The non-pure water may be selected from brackish water, saline water, seawater, used water, effluent treated water, tailings water, and other forms of water that is generally believed to be unusable as a direct feed-stock of industrial processes. The direct usage of this water can significantly reduce water supply costs. 1. A high temperature thermochemical process for hydrogen production , the thermochemical process comprising:transferring heat from a molten material obtained in the high temperature thermochemical process to generate steam from non-pure water, with impurities in the water being reduced to a precipitate, a slurry or a concentrated aqueous solution, which can be disposed of, or subjected to further processing; andproducing hydrogen using the steam.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , comprising generating the steam in a heat exchange process claim 1 , wherein heat from the molten material is supplied directly to non-pure water to produce the steam.3. The process as claimed in claim 1 , comprising generating the steam in a heat exchange process claim 1 , wherein the steam is generated from a two-stage steam generation loop which comprises two heat exchanges claim 1 , a first-stage heat exchange comprising transferring heat from the molten ...

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10-12-2015 дата публикации

Techniques for increasing the evaporation rate in evaporation ponds

Номер: US20150353378A1
Принадлежит: Solar Multiple LLC

A system for enhancing evaporation from a body of liquid, in which heated or unheated air is distributed through a pipe network that is submerged in the evaporation pond, with the air being injected into the pond to produce air bubbles in the water. The air may be combined with water prior to the injection. The water may be drawn from the pond. The air and/or water may be heated by solar heating, electric heating, fuel burning, or waste heat recovery. In the case of solar heating, any of a transpired solar collector, a packed bed solar collector, a flat plate solar collector, a linear Fresnel collector, a parabolic solar collector, a paraboloid dish solar collector, or other could be used. The pipe network may be maintained at a desired depth below the upper surface of the pond by various means, with one example being flotation devices, from which the pipe network is suspended.

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22-10-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING WATER

Номер: US20200330897A1
Автор: Ba-abbad Mazen A.

The invention provides a method and apparatus for purifying water. The apparatus includes a water still for receiving water and a hot air maintained in a heat-exchanging relationship to obtain a hot water and a cold air. The apparatus also includes one or more water purification units configured to receive the hot water from the water still in which the hot water is further heated using thermal energy received from one or more thermal energy sources to obtain steam and waste matter. A water purification unit of the one or more water purification units includes a waste matter remover for removing the waste matter from the water purification unit. The water still includes a heat-exchanging unit configured to receive the steam from the one or more water purification units. The steam received at the heat-exchanging unit is condensed to obtain purified water within the heat-exchanging unit using the cold air. 1. An apparatus for reusing thermal energy while purifying water , comprising:a purification unit configured to receive a water and waste mixture;an input on the purification unit for receiving a hot fluid from a heat source for heating the water and waste mixture to a steam and a waste in the purification unit;a heat exchanger comprising first pipe loops for transferring a remaining heat in the hot fluid received from the purification unit to an air channel in contact with the heat exchanger, the air channel circulating a hot gas in a first loop direction in the air channel;second pipe loops of the heat exchanger for transferring a steam heat of the steam from the purification unit to the air channel;a first collector for holding a first condensation of a distilled water of the steam from the second pipe loops of the heat exchanger;a water channel disposed above the air channel for circulating the water and waste mixture prior to being received in the input of the purification unit, the water channel circulating the water and waste mixture in a second loop ...

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08-12-2016 дата публикации

Production Salt Water Recycle/Disposal Process

Номер: US20160355408A1
Автор: J. Keith Betts
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for recycling production salt water comprises receiving production salt water from an oil well. The production salt water is separated into separate streams of salt water and oil. The salt water is pre-heated to a temperature no less than 2 degrees Fahrenheit below the boiling point of the salt water. The pre-heated salt water is transferred to a separation tank, and the heated salt water is separated in the separation tank into steam and salt by boiling water.

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07-12-2017 дата публикации

Energy-efficient systems including mechanical vapor compression for biofuel or biochemical plants

Номер: US20170348607A1
Принадлежит: Energy Integration Inc

Processes and systems are provided to compress vapors produced in distillation and recover the heat of condensation through mechanical vapor compression and to derive mechanical and electrical energy from a combined heat and power system, while maintaining the plant's original ability to operate. The plant's existing distillation system, steam generation, and electrical demand determine the design basis for the retrofit system that is targeted at an optimized combination of energy usage, energy cost, and environmental impact. Mechanical vapor compression minimizes the total energy usage. Combined heat and power provides a means of converting energy between fuel, electricity, and thermal energy in a manner that best complements plant requirements and energy economics and minimizes inefficiencies and energy losses.

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07-12-2017 дата публикации

Energy-saving seawater desalination system using steam generated in nuclear reactor, and method for desalinating seawater

Номер: US20170348612A1
Автор: Chang Kun LEE, Hiehil LEE
Принадлежит: Individual

The present disclosure relates to a seawater desalination system which improves energy efficiency by applying a heated cooling water discharged from a nuclear power plant and high-temperature steam generated in a nuclear reactor to seawater desalination. A seawater desalination system related to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a steam supply pipe 40 which supplies heat exchange steam that is a part of the steam discharged from a turbine 20 ; a seawater supply pipe 36 which diverges from a discharge pipe 34 ; and a heat exchanger 50 which is connected to the steam supply pipe 40 so as to be supplied with the heat exchange steam, and connected to the seawater supply pipe 36 so as to be supplied with first seawater that is a part of the seawater discharged from a condenser 30 , in which the heat exchanger 50 increases a water temperature of the first seawater by using heat included in the heat exchange steam, and the first seawater with the increased water temperature is supplied to the fresh water-generating unit 2 through a connection pipe 4 , such that desalination of the first seawater is performed.

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14-12-2017 дата публикации

Counter circulating liquid processing system by repeatedly re-using thermal energy

Номер: US20170355617A1
Автор: Qi Wang
Принадлежит: Individual

A liquid desalination, distillation, disinfection, purification, or concentration system by repeatedly re-using thermal energy is provided. Thermal heat source can be solar, fossil fuel, or low grade heat discharged from industrial systems. Multiple thermally insulated and isolated stages of vaporization-condensation chambers can be connected to enhance production yield. Vapor is generated by direct heating of liquid and flash evaporation. Vapor generated is condensed in condenser cooled by intake liquid. Counter circulating intake liquid will be heated by released latent heat from vapor. Externally provided thermal energy will accumulate and be re-used in the system. Vaporization and condensation process will be continuously re-cycled to enhance production yield. The system can be configured to support flexible deployment in various configurations and in different locations, including direct floating installation on water surface.

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