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... 1. Система обработки воды, содержащая фильтр, реактор и УФ лампу, содержащиеся в корпусе; обрабатывающую подсистему; и ручной генератор для приведения в действие системы обработки воды. 2. Система обработки воды по п.1, дополнительно содержащая устройство сохранения заряда, соединенное с ручным генератором. 3. Система обработки воды по п.1, дополнительно содержащая насос. 4. Система обработки воды по п.3, в которой насос имеет изменяемые скорости. 5. Система обработки воды по п.2, дополнительно содержащая устройство сохранения заряда. 6. Система обработки воды по п.5, в которой устройство сохранения заряда соединено с насосом. 7. Система обработки воды по п.5, дополнительно содержащая фонарь. 8. Система обработки воды, содержащая корпус, имеющий входное отверстие и выходное отверстие; обрабатывающую подсистему, включающую насос, пропускающий УФ реактор и лампу внутри корпуса; зарядное устройство, соединенное с обрабатывающей подсистемой внутри корпуса; и ручной генератор, соединенный с ...

Способ получения воды из воздуха

Изобретение относится к способам автономного получения пресной воды питьевого качества из влаги окружающего, морского, атмосферного воздуха. Способ включает забор и подачу атмосферного воздуха в генераторы энергии сжатого воздуха (1), охлаждение потока сжатого воздуха после генераторов (1) в конденсаторах (9) с осаждением и отбором влаги. Генераторы энергии сжатого воздуха (1) помещают под уровень моря и выполняют в виде компрессоров объемного действия, неподвижную часть которых закрепляют при помощи анкеров (29) к поверхности дна моря (2), а подвижную часть соединяют с буями (4). Буи имеют положительную плавучесть и являются съемниками энергии волн. Осуществляют нагрев и принудительное насыщение атмосферного воздуха влагой перед его сжатием путем пропускания, а именно барботирования атмосферного воздуха через предварительно подогретую морскую воду, расположенную в емкостях (5) внутри буев (4). Емкости (5) имеют прозрачную поверхность (6) для пропуска лучистой энергии солнца внутрь, для ...

Солнечный опреснитель

Изобретение относится к дистилляции морских, загрязненных или минерализованных вод посредством солнечной энергии. Солнечный опреснитель содержит заполненную жидкостью емкость 1 с оптически прозрачной крышкой 2, теплоприемник 3, выполненный в виде полого металлического стержня, погруженного в жидкость и оснащенного поглощающей излучение головкой 4, расположенной в зоне фокуса линзы 5. В углубление дна емкости 1 введен соляной пруд 6. В стержне выполнены нижняя опора 7 и боковые отверстия. Одно боковое отверстие 8 расположено в воздушной зоне между крышкой и уровнем 9 жидкости. Второе боковое отверстие 10 размещено вне емкости 1 и соединено с паропроводом 11 на конденсацию. Третье боковое отверстие 13 расположено в поверхностном слое жидкости и закрывается дополнительно введенным подвижным штоком 14. Линзы 5 на головке стержня выполнены в виде фоклинов. Между головкой 4 и нижней опорой 7 стержня дополнительно введена тепловая труба 15. В головке 4 стержня выполнена полость, заполненная теплоаккумулирующим ...

СОЛНЕЧНЫЙ ОПРЕСНИТЕЛЬ ПАРНИКОВОГО ТИПА

Солнечный опреснитель парникового типа, содержащий корпус, светопроницаемую крышу арочной геометрии, закрепленную на корпусе, теплоизолированную емкость с морской водой (соленой), размещенной внутри корпуса, отличающийся тем, что крыша выполнена из листового полимерного материала, в котором на внутренней поверхности имеются периодические прозрачные ребра жесткости с каналами прямоугольной формы, которые заполнены осушенным воздухом и по концам заглушены, при этом теплоизолированная емкость изготовлена в форме бассейна из листового полимерного материала или текстолита, который одновременно является корпусом устройства, при этом на дне емкости имеется светопоглощающее покрытие, изготовленное из черной полимерной пленки, под которой, в свою очередь, размещен слой теплоизолятора, выполненного из легкого волокнистого полимерного материала типа синтепона помещенного в водонепроницаемую полимерную оболочку.

ТРУБЧАТЫЙ КОНЦЕНТРАТОР ДЛЯ КОНЦЕНТРИЧЕСКОГО ИЗЛУЧЕНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОМАГНИТНЫХ ВОЛН

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ И ПОВТОРНОГО ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ХОЗЯЙСТВЕННО-БЫТОВЫХ СТОЧНЫХ ВОД, ВКЛЮЧАЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ В ДОМЕ И В САДУ

... 1. Устройство для обработки и повторного использования хозяйственно-бытовых сточных вод, включая использование в доме и в саду, включающее в себя искусственно созданный заболоченный участок с вертикальным движением воды и повторным циклом, отличающееся тем, что устройство дополнительно содержит: ! а) источник хозяйственно-бытовых сточных вод; ! б) по меньшей мере два заболоченных участка с вертикальным движением воды, каждый из которых представляет собой контейнер, заполненный по меньшей мере одним гранулированным субстратом и по меньшей мере одним видом водолюбивого растения, и приспособлением для водоотвода; ! в) первый трубопровод, соединяющий упомянутый источник хозяйственно-бытовых сточных вод с верхней поверхностью самого верхнего слоя в каждом из упомянутых по меньшей мере двух заболоченных участков, предназначенный для подачи хозяйственно-бытовых сточных вод к упомянутым по меньшей мере двум заболоченным участкам без риска закупорки первичного трубопровода выросшими корнями; ! г ...

СПОСОБ ОПРЕСНЕНИЯ МИНЕРАЛИЗОВАННОЙ ВОДЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Способ опреснения воды состоит в том, что осуществляют испарение минерализованной воды из потока, протекающего по наклонной поверхности, и последующую конденсацию пара. Наклонную поверхность размещают в водоеме с минерализованной водой и обеспечивают поток от верхнего края этой поверхности к нижнему краю за счет свободного конвективного тепломассопереноса. Устройство для опреснения воды представляет собой камеру с воронкообразным дном, имеющим в центре отверстие для слива рассола, светопроницаемой крышей и охлаждаемой стенкой для сбора конденсата. Дно имеет светопоглощающее покрытие. Камера снабжена поплавковым средством, представляющим собой раму, охватывающую камеру и скрепленную с ней на уровне верхнего края воронкообразного дна.

СПОСОБЫ И СИСТЕМА ОБРАБОТКИ УФ ИЗЛУЧЕНИЕМ

... 1. Способ, включающий следующее:получают текучую среду для обработки, характеризующуюся первой численностью микроорганизмов в результате присутствия, по меньшей мере, множества микроорганизмов в текучей среде;к текучей среде для обработки добавляют средство, снижающее вирулентность микроорганизмов;текучую среду для обработки помещают в систему обработки УФ излучением, имеющую в своем составе источник УФ излучения, с тем, чтобы образовывалось множество свободных радикалов при помощи средства, снижающего вирулентность микроорганизмов;обеспечивают возможность взаимодействия свободных радикалов с микроорганизмами в текучей среде с целью уменьшения численности микроорганизмов в текучей среде для обработки до второй численности микроорганизмов;размещают текучую среду для обработки, характеризующуюся второй численностью микроорганизмов, в подземном пласте.2. Способ по п.1, в котором текучая среда для обработки представляет собой буровой раствор, текучую среду для гидроразрыва пласта, тампонажный ...

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ СБОРА ЧИСТОЙ ПИТЬЕВОЙ ВОДЫ В ТРАНСПОРТНОМ СРЕДСТВЕ И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ЧИСТОЙ ПИТЬЕВОЙ ВОДЫ В ТРАНСПОРТНОМ СРЕДСТВЕ

ГEЛИOOПPECHИTEЛЬ

Solar still based on double-walled plates

The structure for solar evaporation and condensation of water comprises bridge-connected plates (resembling corrugated board). One side of one of the plates is partly or fully open and one plate is reflective. The plates are fixed together or can be moved, the joint being sealed from ambient air.

ANLAGE ZUR ENTSALZUNG ODER REINIGUNG VON MEER- ODER BRACKWASSER MITTELS SOLARENERGIE

Solarstrombetriebene Trinkwasseraufbereitungsanlage

Die Anlage als Wasseraufbereitungssystem ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass durch die physikalische Wasseraufbereitung sämtliche bakteriellen Verschmutzungen im Wasser beseitigt werden.

TRAGBARES ULTRAVIOLETT-WASSERREINIGUNGSSYSTEM

Vorrichtung zur Wasserbehandlung mittels UV-Licht

Für eine Vorrichtung zur Wasserbehandlung mittels UV-Licht einer Lichtquelle, welche über einen integrierten Generator (MA, SP) elektrische Leistung über einen Turbinenantrieb (TS) aus dem Wasserstrom selbst bezieht, wird eine Leuchtdiodenanordnung (DE, DA, DS, DR, DK, DT) als Lichtquelle vorgeschlagen, wobei die Leuchtdiodenanordnung (DE, DA, DS, DR, DK, DT) und/oder die Turbinenachse (TA) des Generators im wesentlichen koaxial zur Mittelachse des Wasserstroms angeordnet sind.

Wasseraufbereitungsanlage

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Wasseraufbereitungsanlage (1) zur Aufbereitung von Meerwasser (5), aufweisend einen hohlzylindrischen Verdunstungskörper (2) und einen hohlkegelförmigen Kondensationsdeckel (3), wobei der Kondensationsdeckel (3) mit dem Verdunstungskörper (2) strömungstechnisch verbunden ist, gekennzeichnet durch eine Kühlvorrichtung (19) zur außenseitigen Kühlung des Kondensationsdeckels (3).

Vorrichtung zum Destillieren von Seewasser

Obtaining drinking water from sea water, comprises carrying out reverse osmosis by osmosis, in which the high pressure of the sea water required for reverse osmosis is provided by a osmosis process

Obtaining drinking water from sea water, comprises carrying out reverse osmosis by osmosis, in which the high pressure of the sea water required for reverse osmosis is provided by a osmosis process, in which the salt solutions with correspondingly different concentrations are separated through a membrane into the concentrated solution, and the required pressure is produced, which is then transferred using a pressure exchanger to a sea water stream (1), and sea water stream is then subjected to reverse osmosis for the actual water production. The process gets along without fossil fuel energy.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Gewinnung von Suesswasser aus Salzwasser

Verfahren zur in situ-Entsäuerung schwefelsauren Wassers in einem Gewässer

Verfahren zum Betrieb einer in einem Gewässer schwimmenden Reaktoreinrichtung (10) zur in situ-Entsäuerung schwefelsauren Wassers unter anoxischen Bedingungen in einem schwefelsauren Gewässer von einem belasteten Tagebaurestsee, wobei die Reaktoreinrichtung (10) zur Entsäuerung von schwefelsaurem Wasser einen Zulauf (16) und einen Ablauf (20) für das Wasser aufweist, und mehrere nebeneinander angeordnete Reaktionsräume (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) in einem Gehäuse der Reaktoreinrichtung (10) vorgesehen sind, das durch einen Deckel geschlossen ist, wobei in den Reaktionsräumen (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) Füllkörper angeordnet sind, so dass eine mikrobielle oder mikrobiologische Behandlung des Wassers an den Füllkörpern stattfindet, wobei in mindestens zwei Reaktionsräumen eine Behandlungsreaktion mit dem den jeweiligen Reaktionsraum (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) durchflutenden Wasser ausgeführt wird, wobei zwei Reaktionsräume (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) derart angeordnet sind, dass das Wasser mit einer vertikal gerichteten Strömungskomponente ...

Solarsystem zum Erwärmen und Speichern von Wasser

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Solarsystem zum Erwärmen und Speichern von Wasser. DOLLAR A Um bei zuverlässiger Dichtheit und einfacher Produzierbarkeit Warmwasser mit hohem Wirkungsgrad in einer konstanten, wählbaren Temperatur zur Verfügung zu stellen, wird ein Solarsystem zum Speichern und Erwärmen von Wasser vorgeschlagen, bei dem das Solarsystem einen Speicherkasten und eine in dem Speicherkasten angeordnete Folie aufweist, wobei die Folie auf dem Wasser aufschwimmt. DOLLAR A Darüber hinaus werden im Wesentlichen eine Spiegelanordnung, eine Wärmedämmung und eine Entkeimungseinrichtung vorgeschlagen.

QHM-DM5 Desalination machine

Jug water filter cartridge regenerator

Sterilisation device comprising a plurality of elliptical reflectors

An ultraviolet sterilisation device comprising a sample holder, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 3, and a multiple elliptical reflector 1, the device arranged such that each lamp has an associated elliptical reflector and the elliptical reflectors are arranged to provide a common focus at which the sample holder 2 is positioned with the associated ultraviolet lamps being positioned at each of the remaining focii. The sample holder may accomodate an annular flow of a fluid to be sterilised. A potential may be applied to the inner wall 26 to the annular sample holder to attract deposits. A stirring device 6 may also be employed.

Water purifier

A water filtration system

A water filtration system comprises a filter 11, a pump 12 powered by a solar panel 14 and configured to force water through the filter in either of a forward or reverse direction, a pressure sensor 22 configured to measure water pressure on the filtered water side of the filter and a controller 20 configured to control operation of the pump. In a filtering operation, water is passed in a forward direction until a pressure sensor measures that the water pressure on the filtered water side of the filter has dropped to a predetermined level, at which point water is forced through the filter in the reverse direction. Preferably an air blower 30 provides a supply of air bubbles that pass through the filter when water is forced through the filter in a reverse direction. Preferably the solar panel is a photovoltaic cell and the controller includes a maximum power point tracking unit configured to optimize the loading of the photovoltaic cell. Advantageously the water filtration system may be ...

METHOD & APPARATUS FOR DESALINATION

Water purifier

A water purification system includes first and second canisters 10, 12 coupled together by a conduit 14. The first canister is provided with a heating means which may be an optical lens 18 or a mirror which includes a heat conductive element 15. Impure water can be placed in the first canister 10 and heated by the sun's energy focussed onto the heat conductive element by the lens or mirror. The water vapour is contained beneath a diaphragm 13 in the first chamber and is collected by the conduit 14 and then condensed into the second canister as purified water. The second canister may be formed of terracotta clay, with the internal surfaces being glazed. The second canister may be provided with a cooling device such as cooling fins 24 disposed circumferentially round the outside of the canister 12 and extending upwardly. The device may be used in circumstances where natural disasters have occurred leading to a breakdown in conventional supplies of clean water.

Seawater treatment and injection platform

A floating platform, preferably of the spar type, for treating seawater to provide prepared water for injection into a well extending through the seabed. The platform comprises an elongate hull structure 2 vertically position-able in a body of water such that the majority of the hull structure 2 is submerged in the body of water, a deck 1 secured to the top of the hull structure 2 so that the deck 1 lies above a surface 10 of the body of water, and a chamber 5 located within or substantially within the hull structure 2 so that the chamber 5 is also submerged in the body of water and comprising a water inlet 6 at a lower end of the chamber 5 and a treated water outlet 7 at an upper end, the chamber 5 containing one or more cells for performing an anti-bacterial treatment on water passing up through the chamber 5 from said inlet 6 to set outlet 7. The platform further comprises a pump for pumping water through the chamber from said inlet to said outlet through said cell or cells. In one configuration ...

A portable flocculation, filtration and chlorination system

A portable flocculation, filtration and chlorinisation system intended for the purification of non-saline water drawn from a variety of sources e.g. surface water, river, borehole etc. to drinking water conditions. This is achieved by the already flocculated water passing through two primary filters. Chlorinisation takes place by the use of a water-driven dosing pump capable of dosing at the rate of 2ppm and upwards as required. The water then passes through its final stage of purification where use is made of an advanced filter media. This media is selfsterilising because of its permanent high surface catalytic properties and negative zeta potential. The negative zeta potential allows the filter media to adsorb positive charged metal ions from the water such as iron and manganese. The water having passed through this filter is of micron or sub micron standard. The treated water is then stored in an incorporated holding tank ready for later use as and when required. This stored water is ...

Device for treating contaminated water

A device for treating contaminated water by means of an air humidification / dehumidification cycle comprises (a) a humidifying portion; (b) a blower 140 configured for blowing air via the humidifying portion; (c) a condensing portion 160 fluidly connected downstream of the humidifying portion; and (d) a pump for pumping purified water. The humidifying portion includes a shell defining a space above a surface of a contaminated waterbody. The shell is transparent for solar radiation. The condensing portion includes piping submerged into the waterbody such that condensation heat released in the piping is transferred to a bottom portion of the waterbody. Heated contaminated water from the bottom portion of the waterbody ascends to an upper portion of the waterbody and assists in the heating thereof. The waterbody can be natural, and may be selected from the group consisting of a sea, a lake, a river, an estuary and an ocean. Alternatively, the waterbody can be artificially impounded, and may ...

Solar powered zeolite water purifier.

A solar powered zeolite water purifier, has a gas tight container 1 filled with zeolite. An inlet pipe 4 is connected to the container 1 through a one way gas tight pressure operated valve 5. A partial vacuum is established in the zeolite container 1 and inlet pipe 4 by the application of a vacuum pump to pipe 7 as a once only event. The gas tight one way pressure operated valve 6 prevents air from re-entering the system, and the vacuum pump is removed. A liquid water collection tank 9 is connected to the zeolite container 1 through a gastight one way pressure operated valve 3. The zeolite inside the zeolite container 1 is heated by solar energy sufficiently to cause water to desorb, leave the zeolite container 1 via the one way gas tight pressure operated valve 3, and condense into the water collection container 9. The zeolite container 1 will cool at night, resulting in sorption of water vapour into the zeolite and boiling of the water 12 in the inlet pipe 4 due to low pressure. Water ...

Method and apparatus for distilling water from sea water

Bio-ecological micro-power floating island device and method for treating black and odorous water bodies using same

Improvements in portable water-distillation apparatus

... 977,852. Portable solar stills for distilling sea water. EASTWOOD PLASTICS Ltd. Oct. 5, 1962 [Nov. 16, 1961], No. 32031/62. Divided out of 977,851. Heading B1B. In a portable solar still of the type which comprises an outer transparent waterproof shell 1, which is distended by the inflation of an inner framework of inflatable tubes 12, 13 and supports an absorbent fabric bag 2, the fabric bag is provided with a system of elastic cords 16 which are under elastic tension when the still is distended. In the event of an accidental partial deflation of the framework of tubes 12, 13, the elastic cords will contract, causing the fabric bag to collapse inwards thus ensuring that no contamination of the condensate occurs through the contact of the bag with the shell. Specifications 788,753 and 832,123 also are referred to.

Water desalination system

A water desalination system comprises: a pump 05 powered by renewable energy and in fluid communication with a water source 06; a reverse osmosis membrane unit 16 in fluid communication with the pump; an energy recovery device 14 disposed between the pump and reverse osmosis unit which intensifies the feed pressure to the reverse osmosis unit; and a water storage unit 10 in fluid communication with the pump and reverse osmosis unit. The water storage unit is at a greater elevation than one or both of the energy recovery device and the reverse osmosis unit. When renewable energy is available, for example solar irradiance, water may be pumped towards T-splitter 8 so that a portion of the water is pumped towards the reverse osmosis unit and the remaining portion of water is pumped to the water storage unit. When no renewable energy is available, the pump is no longer powered and water may flow towards the reverse osmosis unit from the water storage tank by gravity.

Electrochemical cell assembly and method for operation of the same

A device for producing ozonated water from a reservoir of water provided, the apparatus comprising an electrochemical cell to electrolyse water to produce ozone and having a first and second electrode assembly; an electrical supply for providing an electrical energy source to the electrochemical cell; a conductivity sensor for determining the conductivity of fluid in the region of the electrode assemblies of the cell; a processor for receiving an indication of fluid conductivity from the conductivity sensor and determining if the conductivity of the fluid in the region of the electrode assemblies is above a threshold value and, if the conductivity is above the threshold value, activating the electrochemical cell. A method of use is also provided. The electrical supply may be a battery, cable, or solar panel or array. The electrodes can be formed of a diamond material with a conductive coating.

Concentrated solar distillation design

Filtration system

Improvements in portable water-distillation apparatus

... A portable solar still of the kind described in Specification 788,753 is provided with a feed nozzle 7 which is made by moulding a pliable and elastic tubular tip 13 to the feed pocket 6, pocket and tip being made from the same material, e.g. polyvinyl chloride, and inserting into the tip a plug 14 of a harder material, e.g. "Perspex" (Registered Trade Mark), having a drilled feed passage 15, the plug being held in position frictionally by the grip of the tubular tip and having an external flange 16 abutting the mouth of the tip. The middle of the plug bulges to ensure a tight fit.

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING SOLAR ENERGY

Thermal store

Compact containerized system and method for spray evaporation of water

An apparatus for purifying a fluid

An apparatus for purifying a fluid comprises a receptacle 4a with an inlet 3a for receiving a liquid with one or more contaminants therein, e.g. seawater, the receptacle being configured to be heated to evaporate the liquid, and the receptacle has a vapour outlet 8a through which the fluid in gaseous form may pass with at least part of the contaminant(s) remaining in the receptacle. A pump 2 may deliver the liquid from a reservoir 5 to the inlet. The pump can be powered by wave energy and/or by wind energy. The liquid may be filtered 7 before delivery to the inlet, e.g. to remove material such as seaweed, fish etc. The receptacle may be heated by solar energy, e.g. by direct sunlight. An outer surface of the receptacle may be of a light absorbent material with high thermal conductivity, e.g. formed of a polymer, silicone or glass. The outer surface may be of a light absorbent dark colour, e.g. a matt black colour. The receptacle may be hemispherical in shape. The apparatus may comprise ...

Electricity-free water purification installation with a membrane filter and a system of automatic back-washing of the filter

Mobile desalination plants and systems, and methofds for producing desalinated water

Solar still assembly.

Water purification

Process of cooling and dehumidification of hot air and wet like installation allowing the implementation of this process.

Device for sterilising aqueous media.

The invention relates to a device for sterilising aqueous media, in particular, for producing drinking water. The aqueous media is exposed to ultra-violet radiation, whereby said radiation emanates from a tubular, water-tight UV emitter. The emitter (7) is permanently mounted in a container (2) and an electronic control unit (6) for controlling the emitter (7) is located in said container (2). The control unit is provided with a connection (10) for the mains power supply.

Solar powered water purification system.

Solar water still.

A solar water still (10) includes an enclosure assembly (12) and an evaporation assembly (14) that float on a body of source water and that are readily collapsed and folded for storage or transport. The enclosure assembly includes a transparent conical dome (20) covering a collection reservoir (18) and an inner float ring (16). The evaporation assembly is placed in the center of the inner float ring. During operation, solar radiation induces water to evaporate from the evaporation assembly. The water vapor is then condensed and collected by the enclosure assembly.

System and method of water treatment

Device for sterilising aqueous media

Solar stills

Solar water still

Device for heating a container by solar power.

Animal powered mechanical device for water deselination

Water purification

Method and plant for desalinating salt-containing water

Mobile desalination plants and systems, and methods for producing desalinated water

Mobile desalination plants and systems, and methofds for producing desalinated water

Method and plant for desalinating salt-containing water

Animal powered mechanical device for water desalination

Solar stills.

Water disinfection by ultra violet radiation in solar energy.

Versatile water purification systems and methods.

Solar thermal device for producing fresh water.

Solar still assembly.

Portable water purification system.

Electricity-free water purification installation with a membrane filter and a system of automatic back-washing of the filter

Device for sterilising aqueous media

System and method of water treatment.

Solar power equipment for the industrial processing of various materials through the utilization of solar energy

System and method of water treatment.

Solar-fired heater like apparatus of cooling and air-conditioning or desalination of sea water.

Process of simultaneous and profitable obtaining energy sources, fresh water and by-products starting from aqueous substances and an energy source.

Process and device for the distillation of sea water.

Solar water still.

Thermodynamic process with solar energy for desalinisation of sea water

Process of production of fresh water starting from water in charge and installation for the setting in oevre of the process

Solar distiller of purification by evaporation.

Process and installation for the desalination of sea water.

Process and device of distribution or concentration of a solution using the calorific value of the solar radiation.

Method and plant for desalinating salt-containing water.

Устройство для опреснения морской воды

1. Устройство для опреснения морской воды, содержащее плавучий корпус, снабженный средством приема воды, средством опреснения и средством хранения опресняемой воды, отличающееся тем, что плавучий корпус выполнен в виде газгольдера с плавучестью, близкой к нулевой, снабжен средствами его позиционирования на глубинах, где термобарические условия соответствуют условиям гидратообразования природного газа, при этом корпус выполнен с возможностью поддержания в его полости термобарических условий на уровне, исключающем диссоциацию гидрата природного газа, для чего снабжен средствами теплоизолирования, выполненными в виде теплоизолирующего покрытия корпуса, предпочтительно съемного, и/или охлаждения полости и выполнен с расчетом на внутреннее давление, не меньшее давления, соответствующего давлению диссоциации гидрата природного газа при температурном режиме, поддерживаемом в полости газгольдера, кроме того, средство для приема воды содержит герметизируемый люк, выполненный с возможностью подводного приема природного газа и с возможностью сообщения полости газгольдера с акваторией, кроме того, верхняя часть полости газгольдера снабжена газоотводящим патрубком, а его донная часть снабжена приемным отверстием водоотводящего трубопровода, при этом газгольдер выполнен с возможностью его буксировки судном-буксировщиком, на котором размещены внешний источник хладагента, снабженный средством его прокачки и внешний источник электропитания. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что средство охлаждения полости корпуса содержит термоэлектрические охлаждающие элементы, линия питания которых выведена за п� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 82 455 U1 (51) МПК C02F 1/14 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ(титульный лист) (21), (22) Заявка: 2008145387/22, 17.11.2008 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 17.11.2008 (45) Опубликовано: 27.04.2009 Бюл. № 12 (73) Патентообладатель( ...

Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство

1. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство, содержащее установленные на несущей конструкции внешний светопрозрачный слой, помещенные под ним последовательно и контактирующие между собой узел дистилляции солевого раствора с патрубками входа и выхода и узел проточного теплообменника с патрубками входа и выхода, причем узел дистилляции солевого раствора выполнен мембранным многоступенчатым и с передней и задней сторон покрыт теплопроводными слоями, отличающееся тем, что устройство дополнительно снабжено узлом фотоэлектрического преобразователя в виде батареи солнечных элементов, размещенных на поверхности переднего теплопроводного слоя узла дистилляции.2. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что внешний светопрозрачный слой и помещенные под ним последовательные узлы выполнены плоскими.3. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что внешний светопрозрачный слой и помещенные под ним последовательные узлы выполнены цилиндрическими соосными.4. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство по любому из пп.1-3, отличающееся тем, что внешний светопрозрачный слой выполнен двухслойным с зазором между слоями.5. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что с задней стороны узла проточного теплообменника имеется слой теплоизоляции.6. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что несущая конструкция выполнена в виде зеркального параболического цилиндра.7. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что несущая РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 132 874 (13) U1 (51) МПК F24J 2/42 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2013111025/06, 12.03.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 12.03.2013 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Акопян Арсен Альбертович (AM) (45) Опубликовано: 27.09.2013 Бюл ...

Electrolytic conversion of waste water to potable water

A method for converting waste water into potable water using power from an electrical grid. The method comprises flowing the waste water through an electrolysis cell coupled to the grid, and, when power availability on the grid is above an upper threshold, biasing the electrolysis cell to form hydrogen. Hydrogen evolved in the electrolysis is then provided as fuel to one or more fuel cells. When the power availability on the grid is below a lower threshold, electric current and potable water are drawn from the one or more fuel cells.

Bottle, system and method for sterilizing a liquid

A bottle, a system and a method sterilize a liquid. The bottle has an interior to hold the liquid and an ultraviolet light emitting lamp that extends into the interior. A cord may be attached to the bottle so that pulling the cord may power the ultraviolet light emitting lamp and/or charge a battery used to power the ultraviolet light emitting lamp. The bottle may have a status light that indicates that the ultraviolet light emitting lamp may have an amount of power equal to or greater than a threshold value, such as, for example, an amount of power necessary for the ultraviolet light emitting lamp to operate for ninety seconds. The bottle may have a removable lid located opposite to the ultraviolet light emitting lamp.

Water treatment system

A water treatment system is provided including a disinfection system, a filter and a turbine generator. A manual pump is positioned downstream of the filter to create negative pressure to draw water through the filter. The manual pump also creates positive pressure to dispense treated water from the outlet of the system. The movement of the water through the system powers the turbine generator. The power generated can be used to monitor a characteristic of the water treatment system.

Fresh water recovery system

A fresh water recovery system includes a solar heated evaporator and a heat exchanger operating in a waste heat recovery mode for recovering fresh water from a salt water supply.

System and method of passive liquid purification

The present invention relates to systems and related methods of water purification by distillation that will operate in a self-contained mode using a passive heat source, such as, without limitation, solar heat, air conditioning waste heat, or waste heat from the exhaust or cooling systems of an internal combustion engine, which may be used to desalinate sea water, saline water, or saline water containing contaminants. The present invention may also be used to distil sewage water, creek water, swamp water or water containing contaminants or used to cleanse or purify water contaminated with mud, chemicals, minerals, or bacteria in a local environment.

Harvesting contaminants from liquid

Disclosed are examples of apparatuses for evaporative purification of a contaminated liquid. In each example, there is a vessel for storing the contaminated fluid. The vessel includes a surface coated with a layer of superhydrophobic material and the surface is at least partially in contact with the contaminated liquid. The contaminants do not adhere to the surface as the purified liquid evaporates, thus allowing the contaminants to be harvested.

Personal Advanced Oxidation Water Treatment System

A portable, personal advanced-oxidation water treatment system based on ozone and a catalyst such as titanium dioxide that can cycle and purify water to make it portable by removing organic contaminants. The unit can be used for long periods of time without having to replenish the active portions. The unit can be carried in a backpack or in a vehicle. Fresh water is typically loaded into the unit, and the unit is cycled until the water is pure enough to drink. A battery is used to produce ozone and to cycle the water through a reaction vessel and can optionally be charged with a small solar panel The unit can also be powered directly from a vehicle.

Water Disinfection Using Deep Ultraviolet Light

A solution for treating a fluid, such as water, is provided. The solution first removes a set of target contaminants that may be present in the fluid using a filtering solution. The filtered fluid enters a disinfection chamber where it is irradiated by ultraviolet radiation to harm microorganisms that may be present in the fluid. An ultraviolet radiation source and/or the disinfection chamber can include one or more attributes configured to provide more efficient irradiation and/or higher disinfection rates.

Solar energy collection

A method of converting a liquid into a vapor includes directing liquid into one or more solar collectors through a manifold that supports the one or more solar collectors. Each of the one or more solar collectors includes a transparent outer cylinder having a closed end and an open end, an inner cylinder having a closed end and an open end, the inner cylinder being concentric with and disposed within the transparent outer cylinder so that the closed end of the inner cylinder is located proximate to the closed end of the transparent outer cylinder, an outer surface of the inner cylinder being made of a material that absorbs solar radiation to generate heat, the longitudinal axes of the transparent outer cylinder and the inner cylinder being substantially horizontal, and an enclosed and evacuated space formed between the transparent outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. A maximum value is determined for the amount of liquid to be converted to vapor during a daylight portion of a day as a result of the heat generated in the inner cylinders of the one or more solar collectors. An amount of the liquid is directed into the one or more solar collectors, where the amount is a value that is at least the maximum amount value.

Liquid Pumps with Hermetically Sealed Motor Rotors

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.

Waste treatment process for coal gasification fly ash

Disclosed is an improved water treatment process that operates on a continuous flow of fluids that are subjected to hydrodynamic waves, acoustic ultrasonic waves in combination with injected ozone and electro chemical treatment. The treatment system provides a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process and apparatus for cleaning and recycling fluids as contaminated as coal slurry, as well as other types of fluids having various levels of contaminants such as aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and suspended solids. The volatile organic compounds are reduced to an acceptable level without the use of acids, ion exchange materials, or anti scaling chemicals which is of economical and environmental significance and benefit.

Water purification system

Purification of water is obtained by pumping water through a multi-stage filtration unit or a series of filters having increasingly smaller dimensional passages and then irradiating the water using UV light delivered at over 16,000 microwatts/cm 2 /sec. The system is advantageously portable for use in diverse environments and operable using a variety of power sources from solar to conventional fuels or electricity.

Portable water filter

A portable water filter is provided with a structural assembly including a base; an upright member on the base and including pairs of side holding members; a battery compartment on the base; ports on an edge of the base; a top plate on the upright member and including a top recess; a telescoping handle in the upright member and the recess; knobs on the top plate; and indicators on the top plate; a rechargeable battery in the battering compartment; a filter assembly including a pump electrically connected to the rechargeable battery and being in fluid communication with an inlet water line, and filters releasably mounted on the pairs of holding members wherein the most downstream filter is in fluid communication with an outlet water line; and a cover including a top opening, the cover being releasably put on the structural assembly with the handle exposed.

System and method for controlling water quality in a recreational water installation

A system for monitoring water chemistry of a recreational water installation includes a sensor configured to detect bather load in the recreational water installation and a controller configured to determine a required adjustment to the water chemistry of the recreational water installation based upon the detected bather load.

Thermodynamic Balancing of Combined Heat and Mass Exchange Devices

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.

Mobile Water Purification System

The present invention relates to a mobile water purification system employing crossflow filtration, such as reverse osmosis filtration. One embodiment of the invention discloses a mobile water purification system comprising a housing, a pump unit and a piping system for providing fluid communication between a water inlet, a pre-filtration unit, a crossflow filtration unit, a disinfection unit and an outlet for supply of purified water, wherein the pre-filtration unit comprises sediment/cartridge filtrations means and dechlorination means, the cross-flow filtration unit comprises a plurality of parallel and/or sequentially arranged membrane filters, and the piping system is reconfigurable such that the crossflow filtration unit can be bypassed. The present water purification system is adapted to be deployed in remote areas substantially anywhere in the world.

Water Supply Systems

A water supply system, the system comprising: an evaporation station, the evaporation station comprising a water inlet, an air conduit, and a water evaporation system coupled to the water inlet and to the air conduit for converting water from the water inlet into water vapour and for providing the water vapour onto the air conduit to provide humidified air; a condensation station having an air inlet to receive the humidified air, a water outlet, and a water condensation system coupled to the air inlet and to the water outlet to extract water from the humidified air and provide the extracted water to the water outlet; a pipe coupled between the air conduit of the evaporation station and air inlet of the condensation station; and a system for driving an airflow through the air conduit of the evaporation station past the water evaporation system to enhance the spray evaporation.

Water purification systems and methods

Systems, components, and methods for water purification are described. In an example, a system may comprise an array of light-focusing elements, a heat exchanger device, a turbine generator, or other components and can be configured to use a source of light (e.g., sunlight) to filter water from a water source and to generate electricity. The electricity may be looped back into the system to further produce filtered water.

Apparatus for treating a substance with wave energy from an electrical arc and a second source

A substance is treated using a device having: (a) a volute or cyclone head, (b) a throat connected to the volute or cyclone head, (c) a parabolic reflector connected to the throat, (d) a first wave energy source comprising a first electrode within the volute or cyclone head that extends through the outlet into the opening of the throat along the central axis, and a second electrode extending into the parabolic reflector and spaced apart and axially aligned with first electrode, and (e) a second wave energy source disposed inside the throat, embedded within the throat or disposed around the throat. The substance is directed to the inlet of the volute or cyclone head and irradiated with one or more wave energies produced by the first and second wave energy sources as the substance passes through the device.

Method and Apparatus for Evaporating Waste Fluids

A self-contained, portable, waste water evaporating apparatus is shown. A solar-operated submersible pump pumps waste water from just under the surface of a waste water pit, through a pair of automatic backflushing filters and out misters located around the bank of the waste water pit. At a predetermined pressure across the automatic backflushing filters, the automatic backflushing filters are reverse cycled, one at a time, to backflushing particles back into the waste water pit. Periodically, the misters are purged and/or cleaned to remove particles therefrom. In response to sunlight, solar panels provide DC voltage directly to the submersible pump. If pressure from the submersible pump gets excessive, a pressure relief valve removes the excess pressure.

System and method of desalinating seawater

Saline water from a body of water is desalinated using a water purification system. Chambers of a plurality of tanks are filled with a volume of saline water. The saline water is heated to increase a pressure and produce water vapor within the chamber of each tank. A condensation valve disposed within a condensing tube is moved to an open position such that the water vapor is released into a respective condensing tube. The water vapor is condensed to provide potable water.

Chemical free and energy efficient desalination system

A desalination system ( 100 ) having an intake unit ( 110 ) providing seawater to a pre-treatment unit ( 120 ) connected to a reverse osmosis (RO) desalination unit ( 130 ) and a post treatment unit ( 150 ). The desalination system ( 100 ) is configured to operate without any external addition of chemicals to simplify logistics and regulation concerns. The units of the system are configured to prevent biofouling, scaling and corrosion by mechanical and biological means including high flow speeds, biological flocculation of colloids, and making the water entering the RO units inhospitable to bacteria and other organisms that cause biofouling, hence preventing their settlement and removing them with the brine. Recovery rate is lowered and energy is recovered to increase the energetic efficiency and minerals that are added to the product water are taken from the brine.

Solar thermal membrane distillation system for drinking water production

A solar distillation device includes a feed water chamber having an open interior feed water compartment and a feed water inlet to the feed water compartment. A distillate chamber has a top and sides and an open interior distillate compartment, and a distillate water outlet in liquid communication with the distillate compartment. The top, the rear wall, and the sides of the distillate chamber includes a solar radiation transmissive portion. A distillation membrane separates the feed water compartment from the distillate compartment, and has a feed water facing surface and a distillate facing surface. The membrane can include a porous hydrophobic material, and the distillate surface of the distillation membrane can be black. The transmissive portion allows solar radiation to pass through the top, the rear wall, and the sides of the distillate chamber and strike the distillation membrane.

Applications of ocean wave energy convertors

A system for production of desalinated water includes a wave energy convertor for conversion of mechanical energy from ocean waves into electricity and mechanical energy in the form of a salt-water stream. The system further includes a desalination unit coupled to the wave energy convertor. The system further includes an electrical connection from the wave energy convertor to the desalination unit, configured to supply the electricity to the desalination unit. The system further includes a conduit to supply the salt-water stream produced by the wave energy convertor to the desalination unit, wherein the desalination unit is configured to produce desalinated water.

Modular water purification device

A water purification device comprising a pre-purified water reservoir for storing pre-purified water, a water vapor chamber for receiving water vapor generated from heating the pre-purified water in the pre-purified water reservoir, a condensation chamber for receiving the water vapor and condensing the water vapor into purified water, and a Peltier device comprising a hot side and a cold side. The hot side of the Peltier device heats the pre-purified water into water vapor and the cold side of the Peltier device condenses the water vapor into purified water.

Structures for the reduction of water impurities and methods for the deployment thereof

Devices are provided herein for the purification of free flowing or semi-free flowing bodies of water by removing impurities, such as nitrates. In one or more implementations, the impurity-removing device includes a cylindrically shaped housing that is open on both ends and defining an inner cavity. A cap is disposed at one opening at one end of the housing, the cap having multiple openings placed through the cap and being sized and shaped to fit the opening at the end of the housing. The impurity-removing device also includes a collection strip on an outer surface of the housing that is colored, sized and shaped to collect heat or energy from the environment, and an impurity-removing medium contained within the inner cavity.

Method of Wastewater Treatment using Renewable Energy

Treatment of wastewater and particularly relates to a technique for wastewater treatment using renewable energy (RE) which is sole solar energy (SE). In bench scale experiment, a device is constructed to consist of two fixed upper and lower glass Petri dishes. Another device consists of plastic containers and both devices with the same volume of wastewater in the upper and distilled water in the lower container. The first device is placed on the bench beside window to be exposed to sunlight at room temperature and the other device is put outdoors under direct sunlight during daytime. A build-up of small circular water droplets starts to appear on the external bottom of upper container. Water droplets are allowed to fall freely in the lower container, pH of droplets water is about 7.1. Yield of freshwater is at a rate of approximately 300 ml freshwater from 400 ml wastewater per 48 hours.

Multi-stage wastewater treatment and hydroponic farming device

A Multi-Stage Wastewater Treatment and Hydroponic Farming Device comprises a compact basin, a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR), a modified wetland material, at least one microbial fuel cell (MFC) and a distributor. The MBBR and modified wetland material are disposed within the basin. Openings in the distributor retain hydroponic plants. In one example, wastewater enters through the MBBR which performs primary treatment of wastewater. Treated wastewater is further treated by modified wetland material and the MFC which generates electrical energy that supplies other components. Treated wastewater is pumped through the distributor and processed by hydroponic plants which extract growth inducing nutrients from the treated wastewater. Resultant water treated by the device is selectively recycled through various parts of the device or extracted from the device and used for other purposes. In one example, multiple devices are deployed in an area thereby providing self-sustaining, efficient water treatment and farming functionality.

Water management system

An outdoor water management system including at least one reservoir configured to receive highly concentrated contaminated water, a weather proof cover, covering the reservoir to define at least one chamber and water vapour removal means, configured to remove evaporated water from the at least one chamber wherein the at least one chamber is configured to further concentrate the contaminated water while providing long-term weatherproof storage thereof.

SMART WATER SYSTEM

Various examples are provided for smart water systems. In one example, a method for providing water through a faucet includes detecting a voice request from a user; providing an indication of the voice request to control circuitry of an electrically operated valve coupled to a water supply line of the faucet; and activating the electrically operated valve to provide water through the faucet. In another example, a method includes detecting a request for water from a user; providing an indication of the request to control circuitry of an electrically operated valve coupled to a water supply line of the faucet; and activating the electrically operated valve to provide a specified amount of water through the faucet. 1. A method for providing water through a faucet , comprising:detecting, by a sensor, a voice request from a user;providing, by the sensor, an indication of the voice request to control circuitry of an electrically operated valve coupled to a water supply line of the faucet; andactivating, in response to the indication, the electrically operated valve to provide water through the faucet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrically operated valve is activated based upon a user defined preference.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the user defined preference is an amount of water provided through the faucet.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the amount of water is based upon a container indicated by the user.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrically operated valve is deactivated to stop provision of the water through the faucet.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the electrically operated valve is deactivated in response to a signal from a flow sensor.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the water is filtered water.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein activation of the electrically operated valve initiates flow of the filtered water through the faucet.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrically operated valve is a solenoid valve.10. The ...

Gravity power and desalination technology system

A gravity power and desalination technology system is provided, including a heat storage apparatus, an inner tube portion, a hot-air and vapor generator, and venting holes, a corrugated tube portion, an outer tube portion, an updraft wind power generator, and an artificial hydro power generator. The heat storage apparatus is provided in a lower portion and configured. The inner tube portion has an inner vent portion inside and disposed vertically over the heat storage apparatus. The hot-air and vapor generator is disposed between the heat storage apparatus and the inner tube portion. The venting holes are bored through the inner tube portion obliquely outwards. The corrugated tube portion is provided on a top portion of the outer tube portion. The updraft wind power generator and the artificial hydro power generator are installed in the lower portions of the inner vent portion and the outer vent portion, respectively.

Biowaste treatment system and a method of biowaste treatment in association therewith

A decentralized based biowaste treatment system for treating biowaste (i.e., organic matter type/based waste such as manure, sawdust and/or food scraps) by manner of anaerobic digestion (e.g., an anaerobic digestion based waste-to-resource system) and a method of biowaste treatment in association with the biowaste treatment system.

Modular sand filtration - anchor system and wave energy water desalination system incorporating the same

A potable water producing system for disposition at a body of salt water and a method of producing potable water is provided. The system includes a wave energy conversion system (AWECS) and a portable filtration-anchor system. The AWECS is in the form of a floating articulated barge housing a desalination system including a reverse osmosis membrane. The filtration-anchor system is submerged in the body of salt water and includes a sand filter to filter the adjacent salt water and to provide the filtered salt water to the desalination system on the articulated barge. The action of the waves on the articulated barge provides energy to pump the filtered salt water from the sand filter to the reverse osmosis member to produce potable water. Moreover, the action of the waves on the articulated barge effects the shaking of the reverse osmosis filter, thereby rendering it self-cleaning.

Harvesting and Purification of Water From A Vehicle

A water harvesting and purifying system and method for an automobile. The system automatically collects condensed water from a heat-exchanger in an air-conditioning system. the system filters the condensed water and isolates it in a reservoir. the system boils the isolated water to further purify. The water is then useful for drinking for a predetermined time period, after which the water is purged and the process restarted.

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

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.

Potable water producing device

A water treatment device comprising a clear container with lid surrounded by a solar reflector, and an insert in the form of a thin sheet or mesh permanently coated with titanium dioxide as a water sanitizing catalyst. The container is filled with non-potable water, covered with the lid, and placed in direct sunlight. Direct and reflected sunlight enters the water through the clear container and lid, where the sunlight's ultraviolet (UV) radiation and increased solar thermal heat disinfect the water. Further, the catalyst on the insert reacts with dissolved oxygen in the water to produce reactive oxygen species. These reactive species react with and decompose organic compounds in the water, and kill or inactivate pathogens. In addition, the reactive oxygen species further react with the water itself to produce additional free radical species, which also react with and decompose organic compounds and kill or inactivate pathogens.

Open-flow solar collector

The invention relates to a field of open-flow solar collectors, and specifically to flat solar collectors with wetting the underneath sides of their solar radiation absorbing plates with liquid heat transfer medium. More specifically, the invention proposes the flat solar collector, which operates with relatively low flow rate of the heat transfer medium on the underneath side of the solar radiation absorbing plate, with flow in form of some rivulets. The invention describes some technical solutions, which restrict meandering rivulets' flow. The proposed flat solar collector can be applied for heating water or other liquids and for evaporation and concentration of aqueous solutions.

Method and apparatus for pasteurization, hydrolysis and carbonization

This invention proposes the use of Thermal Hydrolysis (or Thermal Carbonization) at different temperatures and pressures in alternate waste streams to achieve an optimal mix of high digestion rates and pasteurization rates while still achieving large viscosity reduction. In the disclosed embodiments means of combining Thermal Hydrolysis (or Thermal Carbonization) and Pasteurization including but not limited to placing the waste streams in parallel, placing them in series, utilizing heat input in parallel and heat exchangers in series are explored to optimize hydrolysis rates, minimize the use of high pressure tanks, optimize energy used, and manage viscosity characteristics of the solids.

Seawater desalination system

A seawater desalination system includes an evaporation tank, a heat absorption device, a first pipeline, a second pipeline, a condenser, a third pipeline, a water tank and a solar cell panel. A first closed cavity for containing seawater is provided in the evaporation tank. A first and a second through hole are provided in an inner side wall of the first closed cavity. The heat absorption device is provided in the evaporation tank, and a light inlet of the heat absorption device is opposite to the light absorption surface. A first end of the first pipeline is connected to a liquid supply device of seawater, and a second end thereof is connected to the first through hole. A first end of the second pipeline is connected to the second through hole, a second end thereof is connected to the condenser. The condenser is connected to the water tank.

DATA OUTPUT FOR HIGH FREQUENCY DOMAIN

A system includes memory banks that store data and a data path coupled to the memory banks that transfers the data. The system also includes a latch that gates the data path based on a clock signal in the system. The system further includes interface circuitry coupled to the data path that sends an instruction to the memory banks to transmit the data on the data path in response to receiving a first rising edge of the clock signal. The interface circuitry also outputs gated data in response to receiving a second rising edge of the clock signal. The latch gates the data path to store the gated data in response to receiving a falling edge of the clock signal. 1. An apparatus comprising:one or more memory banks configured to store data;a data path coupled to the one or more memory banks and configured to transfer the data;a latch configured to gate the data path based on a clock signal in the system; and send an instruction to the one or more memory banks to transmit the data on the data path based on the clock signal; and', 'output gated data based on the clock signal, wherein the latch is configured to gate the data path to store the gated data based on the clock signal., 'interface circuitry coupled to the data path, wherein the interface circuitry is configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interface circuitry is configured to send the instruction in response to receiving a first rising edge of the clock signal.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interface circuitry is configured to output the gated data in response to receiving a second rising edge of the clock signal.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the latch is configured to gate the data path to store the gated data in response to receiving a falling edge of the clock signal.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interface circuitry is configured to:send a second instruction to the one or more memory banks to transmit second data on the data path based on an inverted clock signal; ...

Handheld sanitizing device

A handheld sanitizing device may include a housing with a first end and a second end. The housing may enclose a first cavity and a second cavity. A sanitizing light may be disposed at the first end of the housing. The sanitizing light may be configured to kill biological contaminants. A removable cap may attach to the first end and may cover the sanitizing light. An extendable agitator may extend from the first end of the housing and retract into the first cavity. A motor disposed in the first cavity may actuate the agitator. The agitator may be configured to stir a fluid. The housing may be configured to sit in a mouth of a container, extend into a reservoir of the container, and rest on the mouth of the container. A charging port may be disposed on the housing and electronically coupled to the motor and/or the sanitizing light.

Water Treatment System and Method of Use Thereof

The disclosure relates to systems for treating water and method for use.

Household solar still with easy operation and maintenance and enhanced output

The invention discloses the design of an improved household solar still with enhanced output and high recovery. The output and recovery are enhanced by (i) aligning the top glass and basin so as to maximize the input solar radiation, (ii) using North-South reflectors in V trough configuration to further raise the incident radiation, (iii) employing metallic condensers on sides to maximize condensation efficiency, (iv) using suitably heated and cooled saline water by taking advantage of ambient temperature differential during a day and using such water as feed water and condenser water respectively. Use of detachable top glass assembly and teflon cork at the bottom allow for easy cleaning of the interior of the still and discharge of concentrate, respectively. The still is also demonstrated to be useful for other applications where, besides producing distilled water, the concentrate is a more value added product than the feed.

Apparatus and method for establishing and growing vegetation in arid environments

A method and apparatus for cultivating vegetation at an arid location includes rooting immature vegetation in a mat combined with a super absorbent polymer (“SAP”) and, in embodiments, fertilizer, sand, and/or soil; placing the mat at the arid location; covering the mat with a perforated, transparent or semi-transparent cover; collecting urine in a water purification system; and providing purified water extracted from the urine to the mat. A water barrier can be placed below the mat. The cover can be placed on or suspended above the mat. SAP, seeds, and/or additional water barriers can be placed between mats in a stack. The opacity of the cover can be increased to emulate shade from natural vegetation. A water distribution system can be included for continued support of the vegetation, and can include a water reservoir and/or at least one solar still.

Methods and devices comprising solar power for water purification

The invention disclosed herein comprises novel methods and devices for water purification. The invention comprises the use of solar powered water purification units comprising, wherein said units may be portable, and comprise a vapor condensing unit, a water collection unit, a filter, a water inlet, and a vaporization unit. The water purification units comprise components for collecting solar energy, including but not limited to solar panels. The devices may optionally include an inflatable component enabling the device to be used on water as well as on solid surfaces.

System and Method for Transportation and Desalination of a Liquid

The improved liquid transportation and desalination system transports seawater or other saline liquids through a piped distribution system with essentially no moving parts by relying on MHD principles. A fluid pump device comprised of high-strength permanent magnets forming chambers through which the liquid passes and inter-chamber opposing electrode plates with an applied DC potential provide the magnetic flux density and electric current for generating the Lorentz forces acting on the liquid. The fluid pump device may be combined with a desalination filtration device for provision of fresh water near the end of the distribution line without the need for a largescale treatment plant. Desalination/filtration occurs through use of nano-porous graphene and/or carbon nanotube media.

Manual hydrodynamic cavitation water treatment device

A manually operated hydrodynamic cavitation water device formed from a cylindrical bottle having an internal chamber constructed and arranged to cause hydrodynamic cavitation of water placed within the bottle upon vigorous shaking. The bottle includes a series of plates positioned within the bottle having a plurality of bi-directional orifices designed to control the velocity of water with each said orifice. Each plate further includes a edge shape to induce shearing, which together with the plate orifices are constructed and arranged to create micro bubbles to create OH-radicals.

Portable Liquid Purifying Apparatus

Liquid purifying apparatus integrating a filter assembly and an ultraviolet light disinfection assembly that are suitable for portable water purification are described. A first apparatus includes a container, a cap assembly including a filter removably coupled to a first opening of the container and a disinfection assembly coupled to a second opening of the container and adapted to emit UV light to disinfect liquid in the container. A second apparatus includes upper and lower reservoirs, a filter assembly between the reservoirs, a disinfection assembly coupled to an opening in the lower reservoir and adapted to emit UV light to disinfect liquid in the lower reservoir and a spout in fluid communication with the lower reservoir.

Thermal energy conversion submerged reverse osmosis desalination system

A submersible reverse osmosis desalination apparatus uses low temperature concentrate or brine from the desalination apparatus to provide a high volume cold liquid stream to an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) heat engine. The OTEC engine also employs a warm liquid stream and uses the cold and warm liquid streams to obtain electrical power from a closed-cycle or open-cycle heat exchange and generator system. Use of the concentrate or brine stream provides a much greater liquid volume and much greater cold thermal energy content than would be obtained by using cold desalinated product water from the desalination apparatus in the OTEC heat engine.

Control of hot air flow circulation within a solar desalination system

Methods and systems for circulating hot air in a solar desalination system include a desalination structure having an air flow path defined between an external surface layer and an internal surface layer. A return flow conduit has a fan, a check valve, and a control valve. Saline water is delivered through a nozzle to provide a mist. An air flow within the air flow path is heated to form a hot air supply. The mist is heated with the hot air supply to form an evaporated fluid. The fan is operated to divert a diverted portion of the hot air supply into the return flow conduit to be mixed with an ambient air to form and heat the air flow. The volume of the diverted portion can be controlled with the control valve. The check valve prevents ambient air from entering the return flow conduit at a base end.

Combined Electrical and Thermal Renewable/Conventional Energy Storage and On-Demand Hydro-Osmotic Power Generation Methods and Systems

In one embodiment, a renewable energy generation and storage system and method is provided for storing both electrical and thermal energy that includes a forward osmosis system for drawing water across a membrane such that the water drawn across the membrane is used to dilute an osmotic ionic draw solution and the diluted osmotic ionic draw solution is used to drive a hydro-turbine; an FO-EED separation system for separating the drawn water from the ionic draw solution using renewable electrical energy and an osmotic polymer introduced in the FO-EED system during use, so that the ionic draw solution is re-concentrated by using electrical energy, such that the water from the ionic solution combines with the concentrated osmotic polymer; a coalescer configured to receive compressed CO 2 to separate the water from the polymer by having the polymer absorb the compressed CO 2 during use; and using thermal energy for separating the CO 2 from the polymer, thereby regenerating a concentrated polymer solution.

Method for improving critical heat flux

Methods and systems are disclosed which utilize liquid-philic surfaces and liquid-phobic surfaces to more safely and efficiently boil liquids and/or condense vapors. The methods and systems generally utilize two separated surfaces for nucleate boiling, where one of the surfaces is liquid-philic and the other is liquid-phobic. The methods and systems can utilize a condensing surface for condensing vapors, where the condensing surface can have liquid-philic regions and liquid-phobic regions.

Plasmonic Energy Conversion Device for Vapor Generation

The present invention is related to using a plasmonic energy conversion device comprised of a non-permeable substrate and of a plurality of nanorods, either free standing or embedded in aluminum matrix, that utilizes plasmons to generate vapor from a fluid as a result of being exposed to radiation. Methods of manufacturing the plasmonic energy converter device are described.

Solid state solar thermal energy collector

A system for receiving, transferring, and storing solar thermal energy. The system includes a concentrating solar energy collector, a transfer conduit, a thermal storage material, and an insulated container. The insulated container contains the thermal storage material, and the transfer conduit is configured to transfer solar energy collected by the solar energy collector to the thermal storage material through a wall of the insulated container.

System for electricity generation by utilizing flared gas

The embodiments herein provide a system for collecting flare gas and using the same for electricity generation. A flare gas collector assembly is attached inline with a flare stack pipeline. An electric generator comprises a combustion engine and at-least alternator. An intake valve of the combustion engine is connected to a collector tank through an intake pipeline. The at-least one alternator is connected to an output shaft of the combustion engine through a transmission mechanism. The divider circuit is connected to an output node of the alternator. The battery back is connected to the at-least one alternator through the divider circuit followed a filter circuit. The primary pump is connected to the output node of the at-least one alternator through the divider circuit for pumping water from ground to a primary reservoir. The centrifuge receives water from the primary reservoir through wherein the centrifuge separates a water from undissolved solids.

Systems and methods of water treatment for hydrogen production

A method includes providing raw water into a first filter assembly to remove solids from the raw water to form a filtrate, providing the filtrate from the first filter assembly into a second filter assembly to electrochemically remove ionics from the filtrate to form purified water, and providing the purified water to an electrolyzer to generate hydrogen by electrolyzing the purified water.

Device for uv-led liquid monitoring and treatment

A liquid treatment device includes a base with a power source, a UV-LED module for providing UV-B or UV-C light to liquid, an LED for providing visible light, and a processor for selectively powering the UV-LED module and the LED, and having a UV transmissive material above the UV-LED module for allowing the UV-B or UV-C band light from the UV-LED module to be transmitted from the base housing, and a liquid storage housing removably coupled to the base housing with a storage portion configured to hold liquid and having a bottom portion comprising a UV transmissive material for allowing the UV-B or UV-C band light from the UV-LED module to be transmitted into the liquid, and an output coupled for restricting outflow of the liquid from the storage portion.

Apparatus, System and Method for Resource Distribution

A system for the distribution of resources. The system includes a housing, at least one power generation source connected to the housing, a power control and distribution system and at least one water distillation device, wherein power from at least one power generation source powers that at least a water distillation device. 119-. (canceled)20. A system for the distribution of resources comprising: a water source:', a first conductivity sensor measuring a first conductance of the water for distribution;', 'a divert fluid line fluidly connected to the first conductivity sensor; and', 'a product line fluidly connected to the first conductivity sensor;, 'at least one water distillation device receiving source water from the water source and producing water for distribution, the system comprising, 'a second conductivity sensor measuring a second conductance of the water for distribution received from the product line;', 'a first product reservoir fluidly connected to the second conductivity sensor; and a water dispenser; and', 'wherein water for distribution enters the product line when the first conductance is below a first predetermined value and water for distribution enters the first product reservoir when the second conductance is below a second predetermined value., 'a housing comprising21. The system for the distribution of resources of wherein water for distribution enters the divert line when the first conductance is at or above a first predetermined value and water for distribution enters the first product reservoir when the second conductance is below a second predetermined value.22. The system for the distribution of resources of wherein water for distribution does not enter the water storage device when the second conductance is below a second predetermined value.23. The system for the distribution of resources of wherein the first predetermined value is 20 microsiemens per centimeter.24. The system for the distribution of resources of wherein the second ...

Solar powered thermal distillation with zero liquid discharge

A solar powered thermal distillation system and method includes a solar still having a first end and an opposite second end with a longitudinal access extending between the first end and the opposite second end, the solar still further having a raised side and an opposite lowered side with a width axis extending between the raised side and the opposite lowered side. A solar-transmitting roof is located atop the solar still, wherein the solar-transmitting roof admits solar energy to equipment maintained within the solar still. The solar sill also includes a heating surface inclined along a direction aligned with or parallel to the width axis so that water flows down the heating surface along or parallel with the width axis, and a tubular member extending below the heating surface between the raised side and the opposite lowered side.

Point of Use Filtration System with Backwash

A system and method for a point of use filtration system with backwash is provided. The system includes a first filtration element, a tank, and a second filtration element positioned downstream from the tank. A first and second valve are each positioned downstream from the first filtration element. A first control line is coupled to a first control switch or a first permeate line and the first valve, and a second control line is coupled to the second control switch or a second permeate line and the second valve. When the point of use demands permeate water, the first and second pressure drops cause the first and second valves to open so water from the tank flows in a reverse direction to backwash the first filtration element and exit through the first and second valves to the drain, while water from the tank simultaneously flows through the second filtration element to the point of use.

Distillation apparatus and method

A distillation apparatus includes an evaporator-condenser heat exchanger in combination with a compressor. The heat exchanger is mounted to float in an at least partially immersed position in a sump of liquid. The liquid may be a sap, or may be soiled water, and may have suspended solid. Heating of the liquid yield steam, the steam is compressed, and the heated, compressed steam is fed back into the heat exchanger to provide further heat to the liquid. The process yields a concentrated in the liquid bath and distilled water, each of which may be a desired product. The system may include a pre-heater that exchanges residual heat from the hot distillate with the cooler input liquid. The apparatus and process may have multiple stages.

Low energy vortex liquid treatment systems and methods

A method comprises steps for (a) providing a liquid in a container; (b) flowing a gas to a volume within the liquid, wherein the volume is at least partially submerged in the liquid; and (c) repeatedly increasing and decreasing the volume, wherein the cycles of increasing and decreasing generates a pulsed aerated flow, wherein at least one of the pulsed aerated flow is released within the container and the pulsed aerated flow is released outside the container.

Thermal utilization system and methods

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.

Water-purifying lid having self-powered uv led and filter coupled thereto

The present invention relates to a water-purifying lid having a self-powered UV LED and a filter coupled thereto, the lid comprising: a first body having a box shape and open at one end thereof; a support plate installed in an inner space of the first body to form a space; a rotational part; a coil part; a handle coupled to one end of a rotational shaft at one end thereof so as to rotate the rotational shaft when a force is applied thereto; an ultraviolet sterilization device; a second body; a filter for removing impurities; and a discharge part comprising a valve, wherein a user rotates the rotational shaft and a rotational plate by using the handle, a magnet moves above the coil part with the rotation of the rotational plate to generate electricity at the coil part, and the electricity having been generated at the coil part is transferred to a UV LED of the sterilization device, thereby emitting an ultraviolet ray which sterilizes water in the second body.

Low Energy Process for purifying water and reducing crop water consumption

The low-energy water reclamation process consists of evaporation from water sources, followed by capturing, condensing and reusing the water released into the atmosphere from both the evaporation process and by plant transpiration. 95% to 99% of water from plant transpiration is lost by venting to the atmosphere. We capture that water, and reuse it, to grow food or provide potable water. Reclaiming and reusing the evaporated water reduces both the amount of new water required for plant growth or potable water production, and also reduces the total energy requirement for the process. Over a large growing area, we expect to reclaim a significant amount of transpired water, which will reduce the need for new water to grow food and/or provide pure unpolluted potable water, at lower total cost.

System for Cleansing Organisms from Water

Techniques for depleting target organisms in water include a waterproof transducer configured for ensonifying a container of water with low intensity sound at one or more ultrasound frequencies for a duration sufficient to prevent maturation of at least 90% of the target organism. In some cases the target organism is mosquito larvae. For example, a portable system for depleting target organisms in water includes a control system and a plurality of waterproof transducers. The system is configured for ensonifying a surface layer of water in an acoustic frequency range from about 40 kilohertz to about 100 kilohertz and in a power concentration range from about 35 milliwatts per milliliter to 100 milliwatts per milliliter for a duration in a range from about 1 to about 100 seconds.

Portable solar powered potable water generation system

A portable solar powered potable water generation system may include a dehumidifier, a at least one solar panel and an AC/DC converter. The at least one solar panel may be mounted onto the dehumidifier. The AC/DC converter may also be attached to the dehumidifier to power it with the at least one solar panel. In certain embodiments, an electrical wire may connect the at least one solar panel to the dehumidifier. A control panel may be located on the dehumidifier.

WATER SANITIZATION SYSTEM

A non-chemical sanitation system for a body of water comprises a floating base, an internal hydro-electric power generator, and one or more sanitizing mechanisms electrically powered by the hydro-electric power generator, where the hydro-electric power generator derives its energy from water pressure produced by a pool pump. In some embodiments, the one or more non-chemical sanitizing mechanisms comprise one or more ultraviolet LED lights. In some embodiments, the one or more non-chemical sanitizing mechanisms comprise one or more ionizers. In some embodiments, the system is connected to a filter pipe and filter of a pool and the hydro-electric power generator is placed within the path of water flowing to the pool filter in order to generate power and power the one or more sanitizing mechanisms. 121-. (canceled)22. A non-chemical system for sanitizing a body of fluid comprising:a. a floating base;b. an electric power generator within the floating base and for electrically powering the system; andc. one or more sanitization mechanisms coupled to the floating base and for sanitizing the body of water.23. The system of claim 22 , wherein the one or more sanitization mechanisms comprise one or more ultraviolet LED lights.24. The system of claim 22 , wherein the one or more sanitization mechanisms comprise one or more ionizers.25. The system of claim 22 , wherein the floating base comprises a pool or spa sweep.26. The system of claim 25 , wherein the floating base comprises an intake pipe that is configured to couple to a filter pipe of a filter pump of the pool or spa.27. The system of claim 25 , wherein the floating base comprises a hydro impeller coupled to the electric power generator claim 25 , wherein the hydro impeller is spun by water traveling the through the intake pipe in order to generate power.28. The system of claim 22 , wherein the floating base comprises a solar panel.29. The system of claim 22 , wherein the body of fluid comprises a pool or a spa.30. The ...

Filter Systems and Related Methods

Filter systems disclosed herein collapse for storage purposes and include mechanisms to continuously fill an upper chamber, allowing it to be smaller and to include more filters. A UVC light in a lower chamber sanitizes water entering therein. Water entering the lower chamber may pass through a quartz tube near the UVC light for sufficient exposure. The UVC light may be cycled between shorter periods of higher intensity and longer periods of lower intensity. A low power source such as a small solar array and/or battery may power the UVC light. A proximity switch may control the UVC light by providing power to the light only when the upper chamber is engaged with the lower chamber which may protect the user from exposure to the UVC light. Sealing mechanisms between the upper and lower chambers, as well as tote mechanisms and an alternative bucket filter system are disclosed.

Water treatment device

A water treatment device ( 100 ) can include a chamber ( 104 ) having an inlet ( 108 ) to receive water contaminated with pathogens and an outlet ( 110 ) to dispense treated water. The water treatment device ( 100 ) can also include a catalytic element ( 130 ) disposed in the chamber ( 104 ) to deactivate the pathogens in the water via at least one of electrocatalytic activity and photocatalytic activity. The chamber ( 104 ) and/or the catalytic element ( 130 ) can be configured to mix the water as the water flows from the inlet ( 108 ) to the outlet ( 110 ) thereby exposing the pathogens in the water to the catalytic element ( 130 ).

Liquid purification system

A liquid purification system is provided. Although not limited to water, the purification system is especially suitable for water. The purification system utilizes a vessel having antimicrobial inner wall load bearing surfaces and/or antimicrobial (antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mold, etc.) interior non-load bearing surfaces. When the liquid moves within the vessel and contacts the antimicrobial surfaces, the liquid becomes purified or sanitized. The inner wall load bearing surfaces and non-load bearing interior surfaces of the vessel may be manufactured from a host polymer that has antimicrobial organo-metallic additives which form a solid-solution with the host polymer and are distributed homogeneously throughout the host polymer. The host polymer matrix may be an organic material, an inorganic material or an organic-inorganic material blend. The antimicrobial agent polymer matrix may be located in localized zones within the vessel.

System, method, and apparatus for water desalination

A desalination system includes a vertical column with a lower end submerged into a body of liquid to be treated. The column has a dark-colored outer surface able to absorb electromagnetic energy, and at least one vacuum compressor is connected to provide a vacuum pressure in the vertical column such that the liquid is drawn into the vertical column through openings in the vertical column. A condensing dome has a main shell and that receives vapor of the liquid in the vertical column via a vapor port joining the vertical column and the condensing dome. A wind-driven outer turbine surrounds the main shell of the condensing dome and draws outside air into a space around the main shell of the condensing dome. A tank is connected to the condensing dome via a pipe and receives desalinated liquid from the condensing dome.

Inflatable boat desalination system based on inflatable non-imaging solar concertrator

A portable floating sea water desalination system is presented to realize ultra-high efficiency and extremely low cost water purification. The disclosed system comprises an inflatable non-imaging solar concentrator based compact desalinator subsystem, a photovoltaic powered distillation subsystem, and an inflatable rubber boat system. The inflatable non-imaging solar concentrator concentrates both beam light and diffuse light into an envelope type evaporator to evaporate the brine water to realize extremely low cost. A nano materials absorber is incorporated into the evaporator to realize ultra-high efficiency. A portion of the heated brine water contained in the evaporator is circulated to the photovoltaic powered distillation subsystem for further evaporation. Both of the subsystems above are mounted on the inflatable rubber boat subsystem for portability.

Ultrafiltration membrane based on bacterial nanocellulose and graphene oxide

The present disclosure is directed to ultrafiltration membranes based on bacterial nanocellulose and graphene oxide. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to the novel design and incorporation of membranes for realizing new, highly efficient, and environmentally-friendly anti-biofouling membranes for water purification.

WATER PURIFYING SYSTEM AND BACKWASH MODULE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a water purifying system, including: a raw water tank configured to store raw water; a filter unit configured to include a plurality of filtration modules for purifying the raw water and a plurality of valves for feeding or cutting off the raw water; a raw water pump configured to feed the raw water from the raw water tank to the filter unit; and a backwash module configured to feed backwash water to the filter unit, in which some of permeate water permeated by the filter unit is fed to the backwash module to be used as the backwash water and a feed pressure of the backwash water is fed by the raw water pump. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of controlling a backwash module configured to perform a backwash by feeding backwash water to a raw water filter , the backwash module including a first inlet configured to receive raw water from a tank storing the raw water , a second inlet configured to receive a portion of permeate water permeated by the raw water filter , a first outlet through which the received raw water is discharged , and a second outlet through which the backwash water is discharged , the method comprising:using the received raw water to apply pressure to the portion of permeate water such that the backwash module feeds the portion of permeate water to the raw water filter as the backwash water, andusing the received portion of the permeate water to apply pressure to the received raw water such that the backwash module feeds the raw water back to the tank.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:{'b': 530', '570, 'opening second and fourth valves (, ) respectively connected to the first outlet and the second inlet in order to feed the portion of the permeate water to the backwash module; and'}{'b': 510', '550, 'opening first and third valves (, ) respectively connected to the first inlet and the second outlet in order to perform the backwash.'}23. The method of claim 22 ,{'b': 510', '550, 'wherein the first and third valves (, ) ...

LIQUID PURIFICATION METHODS AND APPARATUS

Liquid purification methods and apparatus are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a frame to define an interior space, the frame having an inner surface in contact with air of the interior space; a barrier positioned between a body of liquid and the interior space; and an absorber suspended from the frame to transfer liquid from the body of liquid into the interior space via an opening in the barrier. 1. A method , comprising:positioning a first section of an absorber within an interior space of a structure, the interior space defined by a frame of the structure and a barrier positioned above a body of liquid, the structure to float on the body of liquid;positioning a second section of the absorber in the body of liquid below the barrier to transfer liquid of the body of liquid to the first section of the absorber via capillary action; andcollecting, in a reservoir, condensation formed on the frame from evaporation of the liquid.2. The method of claim 1 , further including temporarily submerging of the first section of the absorber into the body of liquid.3. The method of claim 2 , further including determining whether the absorber is scheduled for a cleaning claim 2 , wherein the temporarily submerging of the first section of the absorber is in response to determining that the absorber is scheduled for the cleaning.4. The method of claim 2 , further including determining whether an amount of sediment accumulation on the first section of the absorber is greater than a threshold claim 2 , and wherein the temporarily submerging of the first section of the absorber into the body of liquid is in response to determining that the sediment accumulation is greater than the threshold.5. The method of claim 1 , further including sending a message to an extraction entity to initiate extraction of the liquid from the reservoir.6. The method of claim 5 , further including determining a water level in the reservoir claim 5 , and wherein the sending of the message to the ...

Apparatus for Treating Fluids

The treatment apparatus is pressurized and operates on a continuous flow of fluids which are subjected to hydrodynamic waves, acoustic ultrasonic waves in combination with injected ozone and electro chemical treatment. The treatment system provides a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process and apparatus for cleaning and recycling fluids as contaminated as frac water, used to stimulate gas production from shale formations, as well as other types of fluids having various levels of contaminants such as aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and suspended solids. The calcium carbonate scaling tendency is reduced to an acceptable level without the use of acids, ion exchange materials, or anti scaling chemicals which is of economical and environmental significance and benefit. The treatment apparatus is modular in construction and compact in overall configuration. The treatment apparatus and associated equipment and electrical power generator is sized and configured to be mounted within a truck trailer body.

Solar Thermal Device for the Treatment of Drinking Water

The invention relates to a portable, solar-thermal device for the treatment of drinking water from waste water, comprising an evaporation container that accommodates the waste water, a condensation apparatus having a flow connection to the evaporation container, and a separator arranged between the evaporation container and the condensation apparatus for separating and leading away the condensate obtained in the condensation apparatus. According to the invention, the separator has passage openings for the transfer of water vapor into the condensation apparatus, which is arranged on the top side of the device in the operating position of the device, and a drain opening for the condensate arising in the condensation apparatus, which drain opening can be connected to a collecting container, wherein the evaporation container, which is arranged on the bottom side of the separator, is designed as a flexible film bag.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE UV TREATMENT OF FLUIDS

A device for the treatment of fluids has a flow-through housing, a cover, an inlet, a reactor chamber with inner walls, an outlet and UV LED radiation sources directed into the reactor chamber, and also a power supply. The device achieves a high purifying performance with less technical complexity and less installation space and needs only little electrical power. The interior of the reactor chamber has a flow-related design. The radiation sources are arranged in the fluid on or in an inner wall and a rotating fluid vortex is imparted to a fluid flowing through by the flow-related design. The radiation sources radiate radially from the outside inward and/or laterally onto the fluid vortex. At least a partial stream of the fluid in the fluid vortex passes a number of times by the radiation sources before leaving the reactor chamber. 1. A device for treating fluids , the device comprising:a flow-through housing with a cover, an inlet, a reactor chamber with inner walls and an outlet;said reactor chamber defining a free interior space and having inner walls surrounding said interior space and having a flow-related design configured to impart a rotating fluid vortex to a fluid flowing therethrough, wherein said flow-related design includes fluid-guiding surfaces in said inlet that let the fluid flow tangentially in the vicinity of a bottom of said reactor chamber; andultra-violet light emitting device (UV LED) radiation sources directed into said reactor chamber and a power supply for said radiation sources, said radiation sources being arranged in the fluid on or in an inner wall and directed to radiate radially from the outside inward and/or laterally onto the fluid vortex, and wherein at least a partial stream of the fluid in the fluid vortex passes by said radiation sources a plurality of times before leaving said reactor chamber via said outlet.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said flow-related design further comprises fluid-guiding surfaces in said ...

Water desalination system and method using fresnel lens

A system and method of desalinating saltwater to create potable (drinking) water is disclosed. The system comprises a conically shaped kettle that is heated by sun rays concentrated by use of a plurality of Fresnel lenses to evaporate water from a saltwater source, wherein potable water is recovered from the top of the kettle.

Fluid sterilization device and water purifier using the same

A fluid sterilization device including a reaction chamber body, a light source, a fluid sensor and a controller is provided. The reaction chamber body has a reaction chamber through which a fluid passes. The light source is used to emit a light to the reaction chamber. The fluid sensor is used to detect the passage of the fluid and accordingly output. The controller is used to control the light source to emit the light in response to the signal.

Structures for the reduction of water impurities and methods for the deployment thereof

Devices are provided herein for the purification of free flowing or semi-free flowing bodies of water by removing impurities, such as nitrates. In one or more implementations, the impurity-removing device includes a cylindrically shaped housing that is open on both ends and defining an inner cavity. A cap is disposed at one opening at one end of the housing, the cap having multiple openings placed through the cap and being sized and shaped to fit the opening at the end of the housing. The impurity-removing device also includes a collection strip on an outer surface of the housing that is colored, sized and shaped to collect heat or energy from the environment, and an impurity-removing medium contained within the inner cavity.

Method and device for obtaining water from ambient air

The invention relates to a method for obtaining water from ambient air ( 14 ), said method comprising at least the following steps: bringing the ambient air ( 14 ) into contact with at least one liquid absorption agent ( 16 ) for absorbing at least one part of the water contained in the ambient air ( 14 ); conveying an absorption agent ( 18 ) diluted by the absorbed water to a first heat exchanger ( 20 ); transferring the diluted absorption agent ( 18 ) in at least one desorption device ( 30 ). Water ( 42 ) desorbed in the desorption device ( 30 ) is transported to the first heat exchanger ( 20 ), the desorbed water ( 42 ) being cooled by means of the diluted absorption means ( 18 ) by means of the first heat exchanger ( 20 ). The invention also relates to a device ( 10 ) for obtaining water from ambient air ( 14 ).

Systems and methods of providing micro-renewable electrical energy

Various implementations of a system that addresses the need for clean drinking water, improved solid fuel combustion and convection of the heat resulting from the combustion, exhausting of gases and air-borne particulates resulting from combustion, and provides electricity for lighting and charging of battery-operated devices are described herein. The system may include at least one solar panel, a battery, a fan assisted exhaust hood, a fan assisted cooking device, and a water purification device. Such a device could not only save millions of lives, but the quality of life for millions of people living in impoverished areas or refugee camps could be improved dramatically.

Portable Liquid Purifying Apparatus

Liquid purifying apparatus integrating a filter assembly and an ultraviolet light disinfection assembly that are suitable for portable water purification are described. A first apparatus includes a container, a cap assembly including a filter removably coupled to a first opening of the container and a disinfection assembly coupled to a second opening of the container and adapted to emit UV light to disinfect liquid in the container. A second apparatus includes upper and lower reservoirs, a filter assembly between the reservoirs, a disinfection assembly coupled to an opening in the lower reservoir and adapted to emit UV light to disinfect liquid in the lower reservoir and a spout in fluid communication with the lower reservoir.

Techniques for increasing the evaporation rate in evaporation ponds

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.

Chemical extraction from an aqueous solution

A method of chemical extraction from an aqueous solution includes receiving an aqueous solution including dissolved inorganic carbon. The method also includes increasing a pH of a first portion of the aqueous solution to form a basic solution. The basic solution is then combined with a second portion of the aqueous solution to precipitate calcium salts. The calcium salts are then collected.

Green house for treatment of sludge

The present invention includes a green house for turning sludge into biosolids. The green house includes a base and at least one sidewall protruding from the base forming a receptacle in between. The receptacle is formed to secure sludge within. At least a portion of the sidewall is transparent. The present invention may further include a transparent top covering the receptacle. A mirrored surface may be within the receptacle and facing towards the receptacle to increase the reflection of light and thereby the heat within the green house.

Universal Heating Power Management System

A heat power management system is disclosed for an alternating current (AC) power controller for use with portable reverse osmosis water purification systems requiring precise control of a heating action for an internal water heater coupled with energy savings and the reduction of AC line disturbances. The heat power management system is designed to operate with various international electrical systems while protecting such system from excessive current draws.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING WATER

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 ...

Magnetic nanostructures and device implementing same

A method and apparatus for selective removal of heavy ions, biological, cations, anions or other elements of interest from liquids using magnetic nanoparticles, and recovery of nanoparticles to be reused in the wastewater purification. For certain embodiments, after water treatment and magnetic separation, the loaded nanoparticles may be washed, regenerated, collected and re-introduced in the water treatment cycle. Water treatment and particle regeneration take place singly or simultaneously. In another disclosed embodiment of the process, the electricity consumed by the pumping system is supplied by renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biogas or small hydro.

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

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.

ELECTROCHEMICAL ACTIVATION OF WATER

An apparatus includes a reservoir for an aqueous salt solution, at least two electrodes spaced apart from each other integrated into the reservoir, a control module electrically coupled to the at least two electrodes, wherein the control module controls application of electricity to cause a first one of the at least two electrodes to be positively charged and a second one of the at least two electrodes to be negatively charged, and an impeller disposed in the reservoir for mixing the aqueous salt solution in the reservoir. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a reservoir for an aqueous salt solution;at least two electrodes spaced apart from each other integrated into the reservoir;a controller configured to provide electricity to the at least two electrodes, wherein the controller controls a provision of electricity to cause a first one of the at least two electrodes to be positively charged and a second one of the at least two electrodes to be negatively charged; andan impeller disposed in the reservoir for mixing the aqueous salt solution in the reservoir.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the impeller is disposed on an inner surface of the reservoir.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least two electrodes are iridium-coated.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , a means for determining an amount of at least one of a product or a by-product of at least one of an electrochemical activation (ECA) product solution of the apparatus or the aqueous salt solution.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the means for determining comprises at least one sensor selected from the sensors consisting of: a free available chlorine (FAC) sensor claim 4 , a pH sensor claim 4 , an electrode temperature sensor claim 4 , and an aqueous salt solution resistance sensor.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to produce air bubbles during application of electricity claim 1 , wherein the air bubbles cause agitation and mixing of the aqueous ...

Mechanical pressure converter for water desalination

The present invention discloses a pressure converter system for sustainably forcing saline water through a semi-permeable membrane, comprising a hydraulic oil pump, a hydraulic oil cylinder comprising pressurized oil generated from the hydraulic oil pump, a sustainable energy source for powering the hydraulic oil pump, a saline water cylinder containing saline water, wherein the hydraulic oil cylinder and the saline water cylinder are connected using a piston and an electrical circuit for determining a direction of movement of the piston. This system may be developed to a stand-alone desalination facility comprising a ducted windmill that can harvest energy from a wide range of wind speeds, especially very low wind speeds. Because of the above, the present invention successfully converts mechanical energy to high pressure that is required to produce fresh water from saline water.

Plant for producing low deuterium water from sea water

A plant and process for efficient production of low deuterium water from seawater. The plant includes a solar still with a black pan for collecting solar heat, that vaporizes portions of the seawater and a porous sloped membrane positioned over the black pan to collect and condense the vapor and to direct the condensate via gravity to a condensate tank. The condensate water is separated into its atomic components, hydrogen and oxygen, in an electralizer; then the hydrogen and oxygen are combined in a reactor to produce heat and low deuterium water. In preferred embodiments the reactor is a fuel cell which in addition to the heat and water also produces electricity. At least a portion of the heat produced in the reactor is used in the solar still to assist in the vaporization of the seawater and to greatly increase the efficiency of the still.

Stand alone water disinfection unit, contains UV reactor on fluid connection between water storage tank and outlet

A UV reactor (8) powered via a solar panel (12) and/or external electricity source is used to disinfect water passing along a fluid connection (6) between a storage tank (2) and the unit outlet (4). A stand-alone water disinfection unit contains at least one water storage tank, an outlet for dispensing water and a fluid connection between the tank and outlet. The fluid connection includes at least one UV reactor and at least one valve (10) for sealing the connection. At least one solar panel is used to generate electricity and/or an external electrical input is provided. A control device (14) connected to the solar panel and/or external electrical input is used to activate the UV reactor in order to generate UV radiation for disinfecting water flowing towards the outlet when the valve is open.

Solarer Destillierkollektor Flachmodell

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Erwärmen und Destillieren von Flüssigkeiten mittels Sonnenenergie. Hierzu dient ein Flachkollektor, in welchem alle Verfahrensstufen angeordnet sind. DOLLAR A Das Kollektorgehäuse wird, ausgenommen der transparenten Abdeckung, direkt aus Isoliermaterial, vorzugsweise Schaumglas, hergestellt. DOLLAR A Das zu destillierende Eingangsprodukt wird mit einem Düsenrohr und eingesetzten Dochten im Kopf des Kollektors verteilt und sickert oder rieselt über den schräggestellten Kollektorboden. DOLLAR A Der Kollektorboden ist innen vorzugsweise schwarz gefärbt und dient als Absorber für solare Strahlung. Zur Minderung der Sicker- und Rieselgeschwindigkeit hat der Kollektorboden innen eine profilartige Oberfläche. Ein aufliegendes Vlies ist zur Solarabsorbtion ebenfalls schwarz gefärbt, ist aber teilweise durchscheinend. Es endet in einer Sammelrinne für nicht verdampftes Eingangsprodukt. DOLLAR A Nicht verdampftes Eingangsprodukt wird zukünftig Sumpfprodukt genannt. Dieses rinnt durch einen Rohranschluß aus dem Kollektor. Das verdapfte Eingangsprodukt, zukünftig Dampf genannt, kondensiert unter der transparenten Abdeckung und rinnt in horizontale und vertikale Kondensatrinnen, wo sich das Kondensat sammelt und über einen Rohranschluß aus dem Kollektor geführt wird. DOLLAR A Die transparente Abdeckung ist zu Revisionszwecken aufklappbar. Sie kann innen auch Leitrinnen besitzen, welche das Kondensat in seitliche Sammelrinnen führen. DOLLAR A In allen Kondensat-Hauptsammelrinnen sind ...