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26-09-2017 дата публикации

Емкость для очистки жидкости в составе установки для получения особо чистых веществ

Номер: RU0000174041U1

Полезная модель относится к конструкции перегонных аппаратов и может быть использована для получения особо чистых кислот и дистиллированной воды в химической, пищевой и других отраслях промышленности. Техническим результатом полезной модели является повышение эффективности очистки жидкостей за счет герметичной емкости для дистилляции загрязненной жидкости с вертикальными боковыми стенками и внешним охлаждением. Технический результат достигается при использовании емкости для испарения жидкости в составе установки для получения особо чистых веществ, которая содержит емкость для перегоняемой жидкости с вертикальными боковыми стенками, корпус холодильника с вертикальными боковыми стенками, расположенный сверху емкости для перегоняемой жидкости с образованием замкнутой емкости, кольцеобразный сборник конденсата, расположенный по периметру на внутренней стенке замкнутой емкости между емкостью для перегоняемой жидкости и корпусом холодильника, кожух холодильника, охватывающий корпус холодильника с его внешней стороны, герметичный штуцер, один конец которого расположен в замкнутой емкости и выполнен с возможностью соединения с трубкой для подачи перегоняемой жидкости, а другой конец выполнен с возможностью соединения с воронкой, штуцер, имеющий возможность соединения с устройством для подачи охлаждающей жидкости в кожух холодильника, герметичный штуцер, один конец которого выполнен с возможностью соединения с кольцеобразным сборником конденсата, а другой конец выполнен с возможностью соединения с трубкой и приемной бутылью для сбора конденсата. Ц 1 174041 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) 10 аъза аа 03 (51) МПК СО2Е 1/04 (2006.01) ВОТ 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017115443, 03.05.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 03.05.2017 Дата регистрации: 26.09.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 03.05.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 26.09.2017 Бюл. № 27 Адрес для переписки: ...

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29-05-2020 дата публикации

Рельсовое транспортное средство с устройством очистки сточных вод

Номер: RU0000197807U1
Принадлежит: СИМЕНС МОБИЛИТИ ГМБХ

Полезная модель относится к рельсовому транспортному средству с устройством (1) для очистки сточных вод, содержащему, по меньшей мере, один испаритель (2) для испарения сточной воды посредством подвода тепловой энергии и перетекающего воздуха, при этом воздух отбирается из рельсового транспортного средства. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 197 807 U1 (51) МПК B61D 35/00 (2006.01) C02F 1/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B61D 35/00 (2020.02); C02F 1/04 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019136879, 27.04.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): СИМЕНС МОБИЛИТИ ГМБХ (DE) 29.05.2020 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: DE 4200296 A1, 15.07.1993. DE 102004028036 A1, 05.01.2006. EP 1401548 B1, 13.10.2004. SU 1654151 A1, 07.06.1991. DE 102013205084 B3, 28.05.2014. DE 102014220666 A1, 14.04.2016. 24.05.2017 DE 10 2017 208 852.4 (45) Опубликовано: 29.05.2020 Бюл. № 16 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 18.11.2019 1 9 7 8 0 7 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 27.04.2018 (72) Автор(ы): КЕЛЕМЕН, Маттиас (DE), ШНАЙДЕР, Кристиан (DE), УНГЕРЕР, Маркус (DE) (86) Заявка PCT: EP 2018/060851 (27.04.2018) U 1 (87) Публикация заявки PCT: Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, ул. Мясницкая, д. 13, стр. 5, ООО "Союзпатент" (54) РЕЛЬСОВОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ОЧИСТКИ СТОЧНЫХ ВОД (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к рельсовому воды посредством подвода тепловой энергии и транспортному средству с устройством (1) для перетекающего воздуха, при этом воздух очистки сточных вод, содержащему, по меньшей отбирается из рельсового транспортного мере, один испаритель (2) для испарения сточной средства. R U 1 9 7 8 0 7 U 1 WO 2018/215165 (29.11.2018) Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 1 9 7 8 0 7 1 9 7 8 0 7 R U R U Стр.: 2 RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 197 807 U1 Полезная модель относится к рельсовому ...

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07-12-2021 дата публикации

Испаритель мгновенного вскипания

Номер: RU0000208191U1

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для получения пресной и обессоленной воды и может быть применена в теплоэнергетической промышленности. Сущность полезной модели заключается в испарителе мгновенного вскипания, состоящем из ступеней, корпус каждой из которых разделен стенкой на камеру расширения и камеру конденсации, при этом в вышеупомянутой стенке установлен сепаратор, соединяющий внутреннее пространство камеры расширения и камеры конденсации, при этом внутренние пространства камер расширения разных ступеней соединены между собой входами и выходами солесодержащей жидкости, в камерах конденсации установлены перегородки, при этом через камеры конденсации и их перегородки проходят теплообменные трубки, а сепаратор выполнен съемным. Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена полезная модель, заключается в повышении ремонтопригодности и долговечности ступени испарителя мгновенного вскипания. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 5 фиг. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 191 U1 (51) МПК B01D 3/06 (2006.01) C02F 1/04 (2006.01) B01D 1/16 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B01D 3/06 (2021.08); C02F 1/04 (2021.08); B01D 1/16 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021128186, 27.09.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 07.12.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 07.12.2021 Бюл. № 34 2 0 8 1 9 1 R U (54) Испаритель мгновенного вскипания (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к устройствам для получения пресной и обессоленной воды и может быть применена в теплоэнергетической промышленности. Сущность полезной модели заключается в испарителе мгновенного вскипания, состоящем из ступеней, корпус каждой из которых разделен стенкой на камеру расширения и камеру конденсации, при этом в вышеупомянутой стенке установлен сепаратор, соединяющий внутреннее пространство камеры расширения и камеры конденсации, при этом внутренние пространства камер расширения Стр.: 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных ...

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Distillation Urine Recycling Systems and Methods

Номер: US20120055777A1
Принадлежит: Liquidbreaker Llc

Systems and methods for processing wastewater into a flushing fluid are described, in which wastewater flows into a holding tank from one or more restroom fixtures. A vacuum distillator can be coupled to the holding tank, and a heater can be configured to heat at least a portion of the wastewater in the vacuum distillator to produce a vapor. The vapor can be condensed by a condenser fluidly coupled to the vacuum distillator to produce a distilled stream. The stream can either be fed into a tank or passed to one or more restroom fixtures.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Ammonia-peroxide wastewater treatment system

Номер: US20120111793A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method of treating wastewater containing peroxide and ammonia includes performing a first stage peroxide pretreatment of the wastewater with a catalyst, and performing a second stage ammonia separation of the peroxide treated wastewater by a distillation process, thereby producing a concentrated ammonium hydroxide end product that is separated from the wastewater.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Falling Film Evaporator

Номер: US20120129242A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a flowing, laminar fluid film. The film flow may be gravity-induced or the result of an alternative force. The fluid is deposited on an upper end of a flow surface where a relatively thick layer of the film forms. The film flows over a fluid dispersal region where the surface area is rapidly expanding, which results in rapid thinning of the film thickness. The fluid then flows over an active region where the surface area is designed to control the fluid film thickness. For example, in some applications, it may be desirable to maintain an approximately constant film thickness as the fluid flows over the active region of the surface. The geometry of the flow surface is used to obtain the desired control over the fluid film thickness. The flow surface is the outer surface of a solid with a closed upper end and a lower end that may be open or closed. An open lower end allows for injection of a heated material, which may be used to heat the solid surface. This process may be used to heat the fluid flow surface so that evaporation of the flowing fluid results. A falling film evaporator is one application of the disclosed invention. A carbon capture system using a thin, flowing algae film is another application. Other potential uses of the invention are disclosed as well.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Method for sewage and industrial wastewater treatment

Номер: US20120152838A1
Автор: Saad A. Al-Jlil

A process for wastewater treatment, comprising aerating and mixing wastewater containing organic and/or inorganic pollutants and bentonite clay in a vessel at a first temperature and for a time sufficient to reduce the concentration of said pollutants, raising the temperature of said mixture to at least 100° C. to evaporate water vapor, passing said water vapor through a fritted membrane and into a condenser, and collecting condensed water.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20120160660A1
Принадлежит: PPMCLEAN AB

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

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Water Purifying Apparatus

Номер: US20120175237A1
Автор: Takashi Yabe
Принадлежит: CIP SOFTWARE Co Ltd

Provided is a water purifying apparatus capable of efficiently producing purified water from raw water. The water purifying apparatus comprises: a casing ( 11 ) having a circulation path; a splitter device ( 15 ) disposed within the casing ( 11 ) and adapted to split raw water into droplets and create a carrier airflow (A 1 ) capable of circulating along the circulation path and carrying water vapor evaporated from the droplets (D 1 ); and a condenser ( 19 ) disposed within the casing ( 11 ) at a position downstream of the splitter device ( 15 ) in a direction of the carrier airflow and adapted to condense the water vapor to create purified water. The splitter device ( 15 ) comprises a rotary shaft ( 15 a ) extending in an up-down direction of the casing ( 11 ), and a blade ( 152 A to 152 Q) radially attached to the rotary shaft ( 15 a ) and having irregularities ( 152 p, 152 q, 152 r, 152 s, 152 t ).

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Fresh water recovery system

Номер: US20120186970A1
Автор: Dwight L. Jaeger
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Forced Air Thermal Turbine Evaporation System

Номер: US20120216963A1
Автор: James Tafoya
Принадлежит: Individual

A forced air thermal turbine evaporation system wherein industrial waste water is pumped from a water source through a stainless steel hose to a flow meter, pressure switch and into a distribution header. The water leaves the distribution header through a plurality of spiral nozzles that atomize the water into fine water droplets that are introduced into a turbine exhaust pipe in which the droplets are vaporized and disbursed into the atmosphere.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Water Desalination System

Номер: US20120247940A1
Автор: Frank Passarelli
Принадлежит: Water Desalination International Inc

An improved water desalination system is disclosed, in which contaminated water such as seawater or brackish water is preheated and fed into a primary pressure vessel through a distribution head. The seawater is distributed from the distribution head over a non-adherent surface such as a plurality of silicone chords hanging below a distribution tank or a cone- and cylindrical-shaped surface. The water is exposed to a high temperature steam environment in the chamber to cause at least a portion of the water in the contaminated water to evaporate, while the remaining concentrated salts from the contaminated water fall to the bottom of the chamber. A portion of the steam in the primary pressure vessel is withdrawn to be condensed into fresh water. The energy withdrawn with the steam extracted from the primary pressure vessel is made up by a supplemental energy apparatus, such as a steam generator.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

System and method of passive liquid purification

Номер: US20120267231A1
Автор: Rahmi Oguz Capan
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Harvesting contaminants from liquid

Номер: US20120285629A1
Принадлежит: UT Battelle LLC

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.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Heat exchanger steam condenser water distillation

Номер: US20130068608A1
Принадлежит: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY

Heat exchanger steam condenser water distillation is described. In one aspect, a water distillation condenser has a heated air conduit in air flow communication with a heat exchanger. A cold raw water compartment is disposed above the heated air conduit and at least a bottom surface of the cold raw water compartment disposed at an angle. A heated raw water channel is defined between the heated air conduit and the raw water compartment. A floor of the heated raw water channel is defined by a top of the heated air conduit. A distilled water trough is disposed below a lower extent of the cold raw water compartment.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Wastewater Treatment System and Methods

Номер: US20130098848A1
Автор: Frigon George
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are wastewater treatment systems and methods of treating wastewater. In particular, this disclosure provides a method of lowering the biological oxygen demand, total nitrogen, total suspended solids, and phosphorous within wastewater containing human excrements. In addition to improving the quality of the wastewater on a per Liter basis, this disclosure also provides methods and systems that reduce the absolute quantity of total nitrogen, total suspended solids, and phosphorous released into the environment through effluent. The disclosed methods and systems also provide ways of reintroducing water into the environment. 1. A method of treating wastewater comprising:{'b': '1', 'Directing the flow of wastewater to a Density Separation Tank at Rate;'}Separating wastewater by density into Portion A and Portion B;{'b': '2', 'Circulating Portion B through at least one Media at Rate;'}{'b': 2', '1, 'Wherein the ratio of Rate:Rate is greater than 1.'}221. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of Rate:Rate is greater than 25.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising spraying Portion B through one or more nozzles claim 1 , having an angle of greater than 80 degrees.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the circulating is intermittent.52. The method of claim 1 , wherein a fraction of Portion B is returned to Portion A at a rate of between about 1% to 10% of Rate.6. The method claim 1 , wherein the at least one Media is/are maintained at a temperature of greater than 5° C.7. The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising separating a Portion C from Portion B.8. The method of claim 7 , additionally comprising adding an Antimicrobial to Portion C.9. The method of claim 8 , additionally comprising filtering Portion C.10. The method of claim 12 , additionally comprising adding a Reducing Agent to the Portion C.11. The method of claim 7 , comprising evaporating water from Portion C.12. The method of claim 11 , comprising one or more of misting Portion C.131. The method of ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

HYBRID SOLAR DESALINATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130118887A1
Принадлежит: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

A hydro-thermal exchange unit (HTEU) for desalinating feed water in accordance with a humidification-dehumidification includes feed water, fresh water and gas conduit circuits for transporting feed water, fresh water, and gas, respectively. The unit also includes an evaporator through which a portion of the feed water conduit and the gas conduit pass. The evaporator causes evaporation of a portion of the feed water to produce vapor that is transported through the gas conduit. The unit also includes a condenser through which a portion of the gas conduit and the fresh water conduit pass. The condenser has input and output ports for coupling the gas and fresh water conduit circuits. The condenser extracts moisture from the vapor transported therethrough by the gas conduit. The extracted moisture is discharged through the fresh water conduit. The unit also includes a heat exchanger through which a portion of the fresh water conduit and the feed water conduit pass to thereby extract residual heat from the fresh water such that the residual heat heats the feed water. 1. A desalination system , comprising:saline feed water, fresh water and gas conduit circuits for transporting saline feed water, fresh water, and gas, respectively;an evaporator through which a portion of the feed water conduit and the gas conduit pass,said evaporator causing evaporation of a portion of the feed water to produce vapor that is transported through the gas conduit;a condenser through which a portion of the gas conduit and the fresh water conduit pass, said condenser having input and output ports for coupling said gas and fresh water conduit circuits;said condenser extracting moisture from the vapor transported therethrough by the gas conduit, wherein the extracted moisture is discharged through the fresh water conduit; anda heat exchanger through which a portion of the fresh water conduit and the feed water conduit pass to thereby extract residual heat from the fresh water such that the ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

DESALINATION UNIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POTABLE WATER FROM SUB-SOIL BRINE

Номер: US20130118888A1

A desalination unit for production of potable water from sub-soil brine including in combination a trapezoidal basin, a condenser, a feed tank, a header, a heat exchanger, a flush valve, a sprinkling system, exhaust heat pipe and water collecting channel; where the exhaust heat pipe is connected to a heat source at one end and to the header at the another end, the header being coupled with the heat exchanger to provide the heat flow, and the heat exchanger being fitted at the inner portion of the trapezoidal basin to heat the sub-soil brine. 1. A desalination unit for production of potable water from sub-soil brine , said unit comprising:a trapezoidal basin for containing the sub-soil brine;a heat exchanger comprising a plurality of horizontal metallic pipes disposed inside the said basin and parallel to the length of the basin;said metallic pipes of the heat exchanger are coupled with an exhaust port of a heat source via an exhaust heat pipe to receive hot exhaust gases and transfers the heat to the brine contained in the basin thereby resulting in vaporization of the sub-soil brine;a feed tank coupled with the said trapezoidal basin for maintaining level of sub-soil brine in the trapezoidal basin;a flush valve provided at bottom of the trapezoidal basin for draining the concentrated sub-soil brine;a condenser comprising a top wall and side walls, being mounted on top of the said trapezoidal basin so as form a closed chamber over the said basin to trap the vapour produced from the sub-soil brine; the side walls of the said condenser are constructed so that the condenser have a variable cross section with increasing cross-sectional area from bottom to top;a sprinkling system disposed on outer surface of the top wall of the condenser for spraying relatively cool subsoil brine to make the condenser cool;a water collecting channel being disposed horizontally on inner surface of the side walls of the condenser for collecting water;2. A desalination unit as claimed in ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SALT PRODUCTION

Номер: US20130118889A1
Автор: Johnstone Peter
Принадлежит: FIRST GREEN PARK PTY LTD

A method of producing one or more precipitable substances such as salt (NaCl) from a feed liquid source (such as sea water) in a precipitation apparatus, the method involving steps of providing a first solar energy treatment arrangement having at least one treatment panel construction having an upper solar energy transmission wall capable of passing solar energy to a treatment member located beneath the upper solar energy transmission wall, the or each treatment panel construction being arranged to receive liquid from the feed liquid source, the solar radiation energy concentrating the precipitable substance or substances in the treatment liquid within the or each said treatment panel construction, the method further sensing via a sensor the density of the treatment liquid discharged from the first solar energy treatment arrangement, returning the liquid discharged from the first solar energy treatment apparatus to an inlet region of the first solar energy treatment apparatus if the sensed density is below a first predetermined density level, passing liquid discharged from said first solar energy treatment arrangement to a final solar energy treatment arrangement having at least one final treatment panel construction having an upper solar energy transmission wall capable of passing solar energy radiation to a treatment member, distributing treatment liquid across a surface region of the treatment member whereby a precipitable substance is precipitated onto the surface region and subsequently removing the precipitable substance. 1. A method of producing a precipitable substance from a feed liquid source , said method including the steps of:(i) providing a treatment panel construction having an upper solar energy transmission wall capable of passing solar radiation to a treatment member located beneath said upper solar energy transmission wall;(ii) supplying liquid from said feed liquid source to one region of said treatment member and distributing said liquid across ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

RECOVERY OF HIGHER ALCOHOLS FROM DILUTE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

Номер: US20130122561A1
Принадлежит: GEVO, INC.

This invention is directed to methods for recovery of C3-C6 alcohols from dilute aqueous solutions, such as fermentation broths. Such methods provide improved volumetric productivity for the fermentation and allow recovery of the alcohol. Such methods also allow for reduced energy use in the production and drying of spent fermentation broth due to increased effective concentration of the alcohol product by the simultaneous fermentation and recovery process which increases the quantity of alcohol produced and recovered per quantity of fermentation broth dried. Thus, the invention allows for production and recovery of C3-C6 alcohols at low capital and reduced operating costs. 17-. (canceled)8. The method of claim 24 , wherein the gases comprise carbon dioxide.9. (canceled)10. The method of claim 8 , wherein at least about 75% of the carbon dioxide is removed during the step of removing.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein at least about 85% of the carbon dioxide is removed during the step of removing.12. The method of claim 8 , wherein at least about 90% of the carbon dioxide is removed during the step of removing.13. (canceled)14. The method of claim 8 , wherein the step of removing comprises reducing pressure to a pressure of between about 1 psia and about 10 psia.15. (canceled)16. The method of claim 8 , wherein the removed carbon dioxide is conducted to a fermentation unit for pH control claim 8 , vented claim 8 , or combinations thereof.17. The method of claim 8 , further comprising treating the gases to remove the C3-C6 alcohol and venting the gases.1823-. (canceled)24. A method to produce a C3-C6 alcohol from a fermentation medium comprising microorganisms claim 8 , gases and the C3-C6 alcohol claim 8 , comprising:a. culturing a microorganism in a fermentation medium to produce the C3-C6 alcohol;b. removing at least a portion of the gases from the fermentation medium;c. distilling the portion of the fermentation medium to form a vapor phase comprising water and ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM-PRESSURE SPRAY-DRYING METHOD AND VACUUM-PRESSURE SPRAY-DRYING DEVICE

Номер: US20130126102A1
Принадлежит: TANABE ENGINEERING CORPORATION

Provided are a novel vacuum-pressure spray-drying method and a novel vacuum-pressure spray-drying apparatus suitable for drying and powdering a liquid raw material containing a substance susceptible to heat denaturation, such as a food raw material and a medicine raw material. The vacuum-pressure spray-drying method and the like include: an apparatus main body, which is kept at reduced pressure and includes a spray nozzle; superheated water vapor supplying means for supplying a superheated water vapor to the spray nozzle; liquid raw material supplying means for supplying a liquid raw material to the spray nozzle; cooling means for cooling the superheated water vapor and a vapor resulting from volatilization of the liquid raw material being discharged from the apparatus main body, and then collecting, as condensed water; pressure reducing means for keeping an inside of the apparatus main body at the reduced pressure through the cooling means; and product collecting means for collecting a powder product produced in the apparatus main body. The vacuum-pressure spray-drying method and the like include: simultaneously spraying the superheated water vapor supplied from the superheated water vapor supplying means and the liquid raw material supplied from the liquid raw material supplying means through the spray nozzle into the apparatus main body so as to atomize the liquid raw material in the apparatus main body; and subjecting an atomized raw material, which is produced by atomizing the liquid raw material, to heat exchange with the superheated water vapor, to thereby dry and powder the liquid raw material. 118.-. (canceled)19. A vacuum-pressure spray-drying method , comprising:an apparatus main body, which is kept at reduced pressure and comprises a spray nozzle;superheated water vapor supplying means for supplying a superheated water vapor to the spray nozzle;liquid raw material supplying means for supplying a liquid raw material to the spray nozzle without heating the ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

DESALINIZATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130133356A1
Принадлежит: LyteSyde, LLC

There is disclosed a desalinization apparatus, and methods related to desalinization. In an embodiment, a desalinization apparatus includes at least one port for receiving airflow therethrough, at least one port for receiving salt water therethrough, at least one output for providing outflow of pure water vapor, and at least one output for proving outflow of a mixture of water, salt and air; and a plurality of chambers for evaporating the salt water into the airflow, at least one of the chambers forming a plurality of ports arranged in a plurality of rows. In an embodiment, a method includes providing airflow to a desalinization apparatus; providing salt water to the desalinization apparatus; forming a vortex in the airflow to evaporate water vapor from the salt water; and providing the water vapor in the airflow to a condenser so as to obtain pure water. 1. A desalinization apparatus , comprising:a first end and a second end in opposition to one another, a line between the first end and the second end forming an axis, the first end forming at least one port for receiving airflow therethrough and at a pressure higher than an ambient atmospheric pressure, the first end forming at least one port for receiving salt water therethrough and at a pressure higher than the ambient atmospheric pressure, the second end forming at least one output for providing outflow of pure water vapor, and the second end forming at least one output for proving outflow of a mixture of water, salt and air; andat least one tube casing extending between the first end and the second end, the tube casing enclosing a plurality of chambers for evaporating the salt water into the airflow, at least one of the chambers forming a plurality of passageways arranged substantially parallel to the axis between the first end and the second end, forming a plurality of ports from the passageways, and the ports arranged in a plurality of rows substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Solar Water Still

Номер: US20130161180A1
Автор: Brown William R.
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of a system and method for a solar water still that receives a flow of water from a raw, non-potable water source and removes impurities from the water are disclosed. An exemplary solar water still system receives the raw water, distributes the raw water along an interior surface heated by exposure to the sun such that a portion of the distributed raw water evaporates into a space contained within the system, provides for the water vapor to contact a surface of an inner component cooled by the raw water source, and collects purified condensate resulting from the water vapor having come in contact with the cool surface of the inner component. 1. A system for generating and collecting potable water from a non-potable water source , the system comprising:an upper interior space and a lower interior space;an inner column component for directing water from a water source into the upper interior space, wherein the inner column component passes through the lower interior space; andone or more distribution slits for providing passage of the water from the upper interior space into the lower interior space;wherein when the water passes into the lower interior space a portion of the water is allowed to wet an interior surface of an outer housing component that has been warmed relative to the temperature of the water by virtue of exposure to a thermal energy source;wherein a portion of the water that is allowed to wet the interior surface of the outer housing component evaporates into the lower interior space; andwherein a portion of the water that evaporates into the lower interior space condenses on an exterior surface of the inner column component.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a collection component positioned at a lower end of the inner column component configured to receive condensed water that runs down the exterior surface of the inner column component.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a photovoltaic panel for providing an energy ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

LEVERAGE OF WASTE PRODUCT TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER

Номер: US20130168224A1
Автор: Godshall Ned
Принадлежит: Altela. Inc.

Systems for efficient generation of clean water from non-potable water leverage heat provided by concentrated solar power or waste heat is co-located at a source of non-potable water for efficient, low-cost operation based on steam provided by the source of heat. A process of using such systems operated by the steam provided and the non-potable water, is disclosed, to generate clean water and concentrate water. 1. A system comprising:a solar-powered thermal heating device configured to transfer heat from captured solar power to a steam source;a humidification/dehumidification device configured to distill non-potable water into clean water;a steam supply line connecting the steam source to the humidification/dehumidification device;a non-potable water source connected to the humidification/dehumidification device by a non-potable water supply line;a clean water reservoir connected to the humidification/dehumidification device by a clean water outlet line;a concentrate water reservoir connected to the humidification/dehumidification device by a concentrate water outlet line.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the humidification/dehumidification device further comprises at least one of a controller claim 1 , a pump claim 1 , and a blower.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one of a controller claim 2 , a pump claim 2 , and a blower are powered by a solar-powered photovoltaic device.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a high-temperature fluid storage device configured to transfer heat from a fluid of the solar-powered thermal heating device to the steam source via a heat exchanger.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the humidification/dehumidification device comprises:a condensation chamber;an evaporation chamber;a heat transfer wall between the condensation chamber and the evaporation chamber.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein:the steam supply line is connected to the condensation chamber;the non-potable water supply line is connected to the ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Water Distillation

Номер: US20130186740A1
Автор: Midttun Rune
Принадлежит: ATLANTIC WATER CO. LIMITED

Apparatus for use in distilling water, comprising a heating arrangement () for heating incoming water and thereby producing steam, a condensing arrangement () in a flow path of the steam from the heating arrangement () for producing condensed water from the steam, the arrangement being such that thermal energy from the condensing steam can be employed to heat the incoming water in the heating arrangement (). The apparatus further comprises a pre-heating arrangement () upstream of the heating arrangement () in the flow path of the incoming water and in the flow path of the condensed water from the condensing arrangement () for transferring thermal energy from the condensed water to the incoming water. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of distilling water , comprising heating incoming water to produce steam , condensing the steam to produce condensed water and utilizing the thermal energy produced by said condensing to perform said heating.26. A method according to claim 25 , wherein said heating produces a mixture of hot incoming water and steam claim 25 , said method further comprising separating-out the hot water and returning at least part of the separated-out water to a source of the incoming water.27. A method according to and further comprising recycling to said heating at least part of the separated-out water claim 26 , said separated-out water being recycled by convection.28. A method according to claim 25 , and further comprising producing suction upon the condensed water the thermal energy from which is to be transferred to the incoming water.29. A method according to claim 25 , and further comprising a start-up phase in which incoming water is heated to produce steam and thermal energy is transferred from that steam to the incoming water to pre-heat the same.30. Apparatus for use in distilling water claim 25 , comprising a heating arrangement for heating incoming water and thereby producing steam claim 25 , a condensing arrangement in a flow path of said steam ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Carrier-Gas Humidification-Dehumidification Using Heat-Transfer Members for Enhanced Heat Recovery

Номер: US20130199921A1
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A humidification-dehumidification apparatus featuring enhanced heat recovery includes a shared interior wall extending along a vertical axis and defining and separating humidifying and dehumidifying chambers. Heat-transfer members extend through the shared interior wall and across a majority of each chamber, while a spray device is configured to direct a spray of liquid feed composition onto the heat-transfer members inside the humidifying chamber. The liquid feed collects on the heat-transfer members in the humidifying chamber, and water evaporates from the liquid feed on the heat-transfer members, leaving a concentrated remainder of the liquid feed in liquid form. Carrier gas passes through the humidifying chamber where evaporated water is entrained in the carrier gas to form a moist carrier gas that passes from the humidifying chamber to the dehumidifying chamber, where the water vapor condenses from the moist carrier gas on the heat-transfer members.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

AIR STRIPPER

Номер: US20130213584A1
Принадлежит: HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC

An air stripper includes a vessel, a gas delivery tube to deliver a gas into the vessel and a contaminated liquid inlet that provides a contaminated liquid to the vessel at a rate sufficient to maintain a controlled constant level of process fluid within the vessel. A weir is disposed within the vessel adjacent the gas delivery tube to form a first fluid circulation path between a first weir end and a wall of the vessel and a second fluid circulation path between a second weir end and an upper end of the vessel. During operation, gas introduced through the tube mixes with the process fluid and the combined gas and fluid flow at a high rate with a high degree of turbulence along the first and second circulation paths defined around the weir, thereby promoting vigorous mixing and intimate contact between the gas and the process fluid. 1. A method of remediating a contaminated liquid having volatile contaminants in an air stripper having a weir disposed within a vessel to define first and second volumes within the vessel and a gas delivery tube extending into the vessel into the first volume , the method comprising:supplying contaminated liquid to the vessel at a rate sufficient to maintain a process fluid surface level in the vessel above a first end of the weir and above a second end of the weir when the air stripper is operating;providing a gas through the gas delivery tube to force the gas through an exit in the gas delivery tube to cause mixing of the gas and the process fluid within the first volume by creating a circular flow of process fluid from the first volume around the first end of the weir into the second volume and from the second volume around a second end of the weir and into the first volume;removing process fluid through a fluid exit port; andremoving the gas through a gas exit port in the vessel.2. The method of claim 1 , further including removing process fluid with suspended particulate from the vessel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

FRESH WATER GENERATOR UTILIZING AIR

Номер: US20130213865A1
Принадлежит:

A fresh water generator utilizing air () comprises a main body bracket (), a water making system, a water purifying system and a water distributing device (). Both sides and the rear side of the main body bracket () are provided with panels, on which ventilating grilles () are provided for sucking and exhausting air. The water making system is arranged inside the main body bracket () and particularly comprises a condenser/evaporator unit (), an exhaust fan () and a water collecting tank (), wherein the water collecting tank () is arranged on the main body bracket () and positioned at the lower end of the condenser/evaporator unit (), and the exhaust fan () is arranged between the condenser/evaporator unit () and the ventilating grates (). The water purifying system is arranged inside the main body bracket () and particularly comprises a pump () and a filtration device (). One end of the pump () is connected with the water collecting tank () through a pipeline, and the other end of the pump () is connected with the filtration device () through a pipeline. The water distributing device () is arranged on the main body bracket () and connected to a water outlet of the filtration device () through a pipeline. The fresh water generator utilizing air () only needs one water collecting tank (), and water is directly delivered to the water distributing device () after being filtered without storage and can be used instantly for drinking, which completely solves the problem of pollution and bacterial growth when pure water is stored and use for drinking later. 1. An atmospheric water generator comprising:a main body bracket, two sides and the back of the main body bracket being provided with panels, and the panels being provided with air grilles for intaking and exhausting air;a water making system, being provided in the main body bracket and comprising a condenser/evaporator unit, a suction fan and a water collecting tank, wherein the water collecting tank is provided on the ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Water Extraction System for Dwellings

Номер: US20130220906A1
Автор: Stenhouse David
Принадлежит:

Apparatus () for extracting water from the atmosphere and supplying the extracted water to a domestic water supply to the dwelling, said apparatus being dimensioned and arranged relative to an access opening that leads from the dwelling into a roof space to be small enough to pass through the opening and be located in the roof space, said apparatus further comprising an air intake () located to receive humid air from outside the dwelling, a water extractor having a fan () operable to draw air in through the air intake () and pass the air over a cooling means for condensing water out of the air and means—for collecting the condensed water and supplying the collected water to the water supply tank () of the dwelling to replenish water in the tank. () 119-. (canceled)20. Apparatus for extracting water from the atmosphere and supplying the extracted water to an existing domestic water supply of a dwelling that has a mains water filled tank , said apparatus comprising an air intake located to receive humid air from outside the dwelling , a cooling means for condensing water out of the air , a fan operable to draw air in through the air intake and pass the air over the cooling means , and collection means for collecting the condensed water and supplying the collected water to the water supply tank of the dwelling to replenish water in the tank.21. Apparatus according to wherein the collection means comprises a water collection chamber and a pump is provided for pumping condensed water from the collection chamber to the water tank.22. Apparatus according to wherein the apparatus is dimensioned and arranged relative to an access opening that leads from the dwelling into a roof space of the dwelling to be small enough to pass through the opening and be located in the roof space claim 20 , and the collection means comprises a water collection chamber and a pump means operable to pump the collected water to a mains water filled tank located the roof space of the dwelling.23. ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

EXTRACTION OF WATER FROM AIR

Номер: US20130227879A1
Автор: Lehky Pavel
Принадлежит:

Water vapor is extracted from air in a process in which water vapor from large volumes of air is concentrated by absorption into a small volume of hygroscopic liquid (), from which it is recovered by passage through a selective layer (). 125-. (canceled)26. A structure , adapted for extracting water from air , comprising an absorbing part and a desorbing part , whereinsaid absorbing part comprises a surface having a thin layer of a flowing hygroscopic liquid in direct contact with air, the thin layer of hydroscopic liquid absorbing water vapor from air to form a hydrated solution;said desorbing part comprises a sandwich-like structure to separate water from the hydroscopic liquid in said hydrated solution, ["a) a heated sheet or layer, heated to a temperature above the environment's temperature;", 'b) a space or layer filled with porous or filamentary material, allowing the flow and substantially even distribution of hydrated solution along the heated layer;', 'c) a layer of material, allowing passage of water but preventing passage of the hydroscopic liquid;', 'd) a cooled sheet or layer, the temperature of which is decreased relative to the temperature of the heated sheet or layer, allowing water to be removed in liquid form., 'said sandwich-like structure including27. The structure of claim 26 , wherein the hygroscopic liquid is glycerol.28. The structure of or claim 26 , wherein said hygroscopic liquid is distributed and allowed to flow by gravity through said porous or filamentary material.29. The structure of any claim 26 , wherein energy needed for separation of water from the hygroscopic solution is obtained from solar radiation.30. The structure according to claim 26 , in which liquid flow occurs by pumping.31. The structure according to claim 26 , where the heated sheet or layer is made from a metal sheet or layer claim 26 , and is heated by absorbing solar radiation.32. The structure according to claim 26 , wherein heat loss from the heated sheet or layer ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Method and water treatment in an industrial process

Номер: US20130228531A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

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

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Liquid Pumps with Hermetically Sealed Motor Rotors

Номер: US20130233695A1
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

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

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Cold Distillation Process and Apparatus

Номер: US20130240209A1
Автор: Scarborough Walter
Принадлежит:

Apparatus and method for economically removing salts and heavy metals from water. The apparatus and method provide for flowing of the water across a transducer/resonator assembly which has enhanced resonation such that the water vaporizes and condenses without the salts or heavy metals. The water may then be used for drinking, irrigation, agricultural purposes, or injecting into subterranean formations related to mining or the recovery of hydrocarbons. The water may also be used to supplement or prepare water for reverse-osmosis desalination processes. 1. A system for removing salts , hydrocarbons , metals and/or contaminants from water , comprising the combination of:a supply source into which said water is loaded in a liquid state;at least one sled integral with or associated with said supply source such that water in the supply source flows over the sled; wherein each ultrasonic transducer has associated therewith a surrogate transducer; and', 'wherein each ultrasonic transducer resonates within a range that causes each said surrogate transducer to resonate within a range that causes at least some of the water to evaporate or vaporize;, 'a plurality of ultrasonic transducers within at least one said sled,'}a condenser for the water vapor;a chamber for directing the water vapor from the supply source into the condenser, wherein the chamber is of sufficient length that only water vapor without a significant amount of salts, metals or contaminants for the intended use, reaches the condenser;means for flowing the water into the supply source and across the sled;a discharge receiver for receiving any unevaporated water remaining in the supply source after the water flows across the sled; andmeans for flowing any unevaporated water into the discharge receiver.2. The system of wherein the chamber for directing the water vapor from the supply source into the condenser comprises gills at a level for receiving an influx of air into the chamber for moving the water vapor ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF AN AQUEOUS STREAM COMING FROM THE FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTION

Номер: US20130299334A1
Принадлежит: ENI S.P.A.

Process for the purification of an aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction comprising a treatment with at least one inorganic base, an evaporation treatment, a distillation and/or stripping treatment and a treatment with at least one organic base. Said process allows at least a part of the aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction to be used as process water in the production plant of synthesis gas subsequently sent to a Fischer-Tropsch plant for the production of hydrocarbons. 1. Process for purifying an aqueous stream (i) coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction that comprises:{'sub': 'a', 'adding at least one inorganic base having a pK, measured at 25° C. in water, higher than or equal to 6.5 to said aqueous stream, and feeding it to an evaporator obtaining two output streamsa vapour stream (ii) coming out from the head of the evaporator that, after condensation, forms an aqueous stream (iia) comprising alcohols having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and other optional volatile compounds;an aqueous stream (iii) coming out from the bottom of the evaporator comprising alcohols having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and organic acids, said aqueous stream (iii) being enriched with salts of organic acids, said salts deriving from the reaction of said at least one inorganic base with the organic acids present in said aqueous stream (i);feeding said aqueous stream (iii) to a distillation column obtaining two output streams:an aqueous stream (iv) coming out from the head of the column comprising alcohols having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, organic acids having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, said organic acids being present in a quantity lower than or equal to 2% by weight with respect to the total weight of said aqueous stream (iv), and other optional volatile compounds;an aqueous stream (v) coming out from the bottom of the distillation column further enriched in salts of organic acids present in said aqueous stream (iii);{'sub': 'a', 'adding to said aqueous ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATION METHOD FOR MIXED LIQUIDS

Номер: US20130299336A1
Принадлежит: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION

A method for separating one liquid from a mixed liquid containing at least a first liquid and a second liquid having a different boiling point from that of the first liquid, the method including: spraying the mixed liquid from a spraying means for spraying the mixed liquid, into a container into which a heated gas, having a temperature higher than at least one of the boiling point of the first liquid or the boiling point of the second liquid, is supplied from a heated gas supply means, the container having a discharge port for discharging at least a gas; vaporizing at least the first liquid by allowing the mixed liquid sprayed into the container to contact the heated gas; discharging, through the discharge port of the container, at least a mixed gas that contains the first liquid vaporized in the vaporizing; and separating liquid from the mixed gas. 1. A method for separating a mixed liquid , in which one liquid is separated from a mixed liquid containing at least a first liquid and a second liquid having a higher boiling point than that of the first liquid , the method comprising:a spraying process of spraying the mixed liquid from a spraying means for spraying the mixed liquid, into a container into which a heated gas, having a temperature higher than at least one of a boiling point of the first liquid or a boiling point of the second liquid, is supplied from a heated gas supply means, the container having a discharge port for discharging at least a gas;a vaporization process of vaporizing at least the first liquid by allowing the mixed liquid sprayed into the container to contact the heated gas;a discharging process of discharging, through the discharge port of the container, at least a mixed gas that contains the first liquid vaporized in the vaporization process; anda separation process of separating the second liquid from the mixed gas.2. The method for separating a mixed liquid according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the heated gas in the heated gas ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECLAMATION OF TREATABLE WATER

Номер: US20130313102A1
Принадлежит: H2O CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method to reclaim water. The water that may be reclaimed begins as untreated treatable water, which is water having solids, particulates, or minerals not originally in the water. Untreated treatable water is also natural water having solids, particulates, or minerals that are undesired. The invention provides for removal of the totally dissolved solids from the water by micronizing the water in a chamber having a first temperature, and condensing the water in a second chamber having an interior surface that is cooled to the ambient wet-bulb temperature of the surrounding environment. Reclaimed treatable water from this invention becomes usable water. 1. A method for removing solids from water having a plurality of solid particles , wherein the solid particles include dissolved solids , the method comprising:communicating the water into a first chamber having an interior temperature greater than the ambient wet-bulb temperature of the surrounding environment and below the boiling temperature for the water;prior to or concurrently with the step of communicating the water into the first chamber, reducing the particle size of the water particles such that the water particles have a mean particle size of about 100 microns or less; andallowing substantially all of the dissolved solids in the water to separate from the water in the first chambersubsequently cooling the water to a condensation temperature lower than the interior temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solid particles further include suspended solids and wherein the method further comprises:transferring the water to a first separator;separating suspended solids from the water using the first separator prior to communicating the water into the first chamber.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of separating a suspended liquid carried by the water using a second separator.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interior temperature ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

WATER DECONTAMINATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130334114A1
Автор: Drewelow David S.

Water decontamination systems including one or more of an aerator module, a separator tower, and a contamination gas treatment system are described herein. Such systems are capable of removing contaminants, including volatile organic compounds, from the water. Certain volatile organic contaminants can be removed at high efficiencies. The systems may be automated to remove the contaminants and produce cleaned water on a continuous basis. 1. A system comprising:an aerator module configured to convert one or more contaminants in a contaminated liquid into gas phase contaminants;a separator tower configured to convert the contaminated liquid into a contaminated gas phase and a liquid with reduced levels of the one or more contaminants; anda contaminated gas treatment system configured to receive the contaminated gas phase and the gas phase contaminants;wherein the contaminated gas treatment system reduces the levels of contaminants in the contaminated gas phase and the gas phase contaminants.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the aerator module comprises a plurality of nozzles claim 1 , wherein the nozzles are configured to deliver gas bubbles to the contaminated liquid.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the aerator module operates under a static or dynamic vacuum.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the separator tower comprises a high vacuum environment.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the separator tower comprises a plurality of nozzles which receive the contaminated liquid and are configured to convert the contaminated liquid into an atomized contaminated mist.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the contaminated mist is converted into the contaminated gas phase and the liquid with reduced levels of the one or more contaminants.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the liquid with reduced levels of one or more contaminants comprises less than about 5% of the contaminants in the contaminated liquid.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the liquid with reduced levels of one ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Evaporator

Номер: US20140000814A1
Принадлежит:

One evaporator includes a housing defining a generally enclosed interior area and a stepped cascade separating the interior area into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The stepped cascade includes sequential trays and risers. At least one tray has a hole connecting the upper chamber with the lower chamber, and at least one riser has a hole connecting the upper chamber with the lower chamber. An input device selectively introduces wastewater into the upper chamber, and a heat source selectively introduces heat into the lower chamber sufficient to evaporate water from the wastewater atop and passing through the stepped cascade. A gas exit provides a passage for gas from the interior area to outside the housing. 1. An evaporator , comprising:a housing defining a generally enclosed interior area;a stepped cascade separating the interior area into an upper chamber and a lower chamber, the stepped cascade comprising sequential trays and risers, at least one said tray having a hole connecting the upper chamber with the lower chamber, at least one said riser having a hole connecting the upper chamber with the lower chamber;an input device selectively introducing wastewater into the upper chamber;a heat source selectively introducing heat into the lower chamber sufficient to evaporate water from the wastewater atop and passing through the stepped cascade; anda gas exit providing a passage for gas from the interior area to outside the housing.2. The evaporator of claim 1 , further comprising a collector pool at an upper end of the stepped cascade claim 1 , the collector pool being configured to receive the wastewater from the input device before the wastewater reaches the stepped cascade.3. The evaporator of claim 2 , wherein the input device includes a manifold having an elongated slit for passing the wastewater to the collector pool.4. The evaporator of claim 3 , wherein the collector pool has a bottom portion formed of heat-conducting material claim 3 , and wherein the ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Thermodynamic Balancing of Combined Heat and Mass Exchange Devices

Номер: US20140014212A1

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

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

WASTEWATER EVAPORATOR

Номер: US20140014277A1
Принадлежит:

The wastewater evaporator provides for effluent evaporation in a septic system to eliminate need for a drain field. The evaporator tank contains a plurality of evaporator trays in a vertical array. Solids settle in the septic tank, and liquid effluent flows from the septic tank to the evaporator tank and cascades sequentially from the uppermost to the lowermost tray. The multiple trays increase the surface area of liquid contained therein, thereby greatly enhancing evaporation. An above-surface air pump and vent may be provided for air flow through the evaporator tank. An ultrasonic generator may be installed in each tray to increase the surface area of the effluent to enhance evaporation. An additional intermediate pump tank may be provided between the septic tank and the evaporator tank to control effluent flow and delivery to the evaporator tank. A sump pump in the pump tank periodically delivers effluent to the evaporator tank. 1. A wastewater evaporator , comprising:an evaporator tank having an internal volume;a plurality of shallow evaporator trays disposed within the evaporator tank, the evaporator trays being spaced apart from one another in a vertical array, the array having an uppermost tray, a lowermost tray, and at least one intermediate tray disposed between the uppermost tray and the lowermost tray;an overflow drain disposed in each of the evaporator trays, the overflow drains each having an outlet positioned to discharge effluent into the next lower tray in the vertical array, whereby the effluent flows through the overflow drains from an uppermost tray sequentially to each successive intermediate tray, and then to the lowermost tray;an air intake plenum disposed in the evaporator tank adjacent the evaporator trays;an air intake manifold disposed in the plenum, the manifold being disposed to direct a flow of air over each of the trays in the vertical array;an air pump disposed above the plenum and manifold, the air pump being adapted to deliver an ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Liquid concentrator

Номер: US20140014278A1
Принадлежит: HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC

A liquid concentrator having an evaporator assembly and a cyclonic separator includes features designed to improve the performance of the liquid concentrator. A settling chamber is separated from a sump of the cyclonic separator. A liquid inlet opening into a mixing chamber of the evaporator injects wastewater at low pressures. Features to aid in the cleaning of the liquid concentrator include easy open doors and clean water injection ports for cleaning interior portions of the liquid concentrator. In one feature a settling tank is disposed below the cyclonic separator and has a width that is larger than the width of the cyclonic separator. In another variation, the cyclonic separator has a tubular body with an interior that is substantially unobstructed between an inlet from the evaporator assembly and an exhaust outlet. In yet another variation, the cyclonic separator has an upper chamber that is separated from a lower chamber.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT PROCESS AT CRUDE OIL AND NATURAL GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES

Номер: US20140014492A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the invention provide a method for producing a treated water stream. The method includes receiving a feed stream including at least one substance dissolved in a water phase, and processing the feed water stream in a plurality of stages arranged in operation from a lowest temperature and pressure to a highest temperature and pressure, to produce the treated water stream and a concentrated stream. Each stage includes a vessel, a heat exchanger, an evaporator, and a condenser. Each evaporator is configured to evaporate an amount of water using one of direct heat or indirect heat. Each condenser is configured to condense at least a portion of steam generated by a successive stage. In accordance with various embodiments, the plurality of stages is arranged in series. In other embodiments, the plurality of stages is arranged in parallel. 1. A method for producing a treated water stream , the method comprising steps for:receiving a feed stream comprising at least one substance mixed in a water phase; andprocessing the feed water stream in a plurality of stages arranged in operation from a lowest temperature and pressure to a highest temperature and pressure, to produce the treated water stream and a concentrated stream,wherein each stage comprises a vessel, a heat exchanger, an evaporator, and a condenser,wherein each evaporator is configured to evaporate an amount of water using one of direct heat or indirect heat, andwherein each condenser is configured to condense at least a portion of steam generated by a successive stage.2. A method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stages is arranged in series claim 1 , wherein a first stage receiving the feed water stream is operated at the lowest temperature and pressure compared to the other stages.3. A method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stages is arranged in parallel claim 1 , each stage being configured to receive the feed water stream from a same source and further configured to exchange heat with ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

COOLING TOWER WATER RECLAMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20140021030A1
Автор: SCHUBERT Frank
Принадлежит:

A system for reclaiming contaminated water from a cooling tower in a power generation system includes a contaminant collection heat exchanger that receives a supply of extraction steam from the power generation system, and to receive and concentrate contaminants in the contaminated water by boiling the contaminated water and producing process steam using thermal energy from the extraction steam. A concentrate condensation device receives and further concentrates the contaminants collected in the contaminant collection heat exchanger. A process, heating, condensing and/or electrical generation subsystem receives the process steam from the contaminant collection heat exchanger. 1. A system for reclaiming contaminated water from a cooling tower in a power generation system , comprising:a contaminant collection heat exchanger configured to receive a supply of extraction steam from the power generation system, and to receive and concentrate contaminants in the contaminated water by boiling the contaminated water and producing process steam using thermal energy from the extraction steam;a concentrate condensation device configured to receive and further concentrate the contaminants collected in the contaminant collection heat exchanger, anda process, heating, condensing and/or electrical generation subsystem configured to receive the process steam from the contaminant collection heat exchanger.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the contaminant collection heat exchanger comprises a shell and tube heat exchanger configured to collect contaminants within the heat exchanger.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the contaminants are collected at least partially within the tubes of the contaminant collection heat exchanger.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising at least one second heat exchanger configured to receive the contaminants and contaminated water from the contaminant collection heat exchanger for concentrating the contaminants.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DESALINATION OF SEAWATER

Номер: US20140021031A1
Принадлежит: AW-ENERGY OY

The invention relates to a method and apparatus for desalination of seawater, the method comprising at least conducting the seawater into a distillation container, vaporizing the seawater, condensing formed vapor into distilled water, and conducting said distilled water by the help of a pump into further use. In the method the seawater is heated and the vapor is condensed by the help of a heating and cooling means comprising at least a compressor, a hot circuit and a cold circuit. At least the energy for vaporizing the seawater, for condensing formed vapor into distilled water, and for conducting said distilled water by the help of a pump into further use is taken from the kinetic energy of the waves. 1. A method for desalination of seawater , the method comprising at least conducting the seawater into a distillation container , vaporizing the seawater , condensing the formed vapor into distilled water , and conducting said distilled water by the help of a pump into further use , in which method the seawater is heated and the vapor is condensed by the help of a heating and cooling means comprising at least a compressor , a hot circuit and a cold circuit , wherein at least the energy for vaporizing the seawater , condensing the formed vapor into distilled water , and conducting said distilled water by the help of a pump into further use is taken from the kinetic energy of the waves.2. The method for desalination of seawater according to claim 1 , wherein the wave energy captured by one or more wave recovery unit is converted into hydraulic pressure and flow by which the heating and cooling means forming a heat pump claim 1 , all the pumps of the desalination apparatus claim 1 , and a generator to provide electric energy to the desalination apparatus are driven.3. The method for desalination of seawater according to or claim 1 , wherein the wave energy is captured by one or more reciprocating plate like or sail like wing element claim 1 , converted into hydraulic ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

PURIFICATION OF WATER BY HEATING WITH SUNLIGHT, VIA OPTICAL CABLE

Номер: US20140027268A1
Автор: LJUNGGREN Rolf
Принадлежит: H2DO AB

Device for purifying water, including a hollow structure in turn including a first space, includes a supply opening for water to be purified and a boiling device for such water, arranged to heat the water to the boiling point using energy from focused sunlight supplied via a supply device for sunlight to a heating location in the first space; a condenser for condensing water vapour from the boiling device; and a conduit device for water vapour, arranged to bring water vapour from the first space to the condenser. The heat exchanger is arranged to transfer thermal energy from either hot water vapour which has been boiled off in the boiling device or condensed water which is still warm and originates from such vapour, to water to be purified and which is to be introduced into the first space through the supply opening. A method for purifying water is also described. 122-. (canceled)23200300400500. Device (;;;) for purifying water , comprising a hollow structure in turn comprising{'b': 210', '310', '410', '420', '510', '311', '411', '421', '511', '10, 'a first space (;;;;), comprising a supply opening for water to be purified and a boiling device (;;;) for such water, arranged to heat the water to the boiling point using energy from focused sunlight which is supplied via a supply device () for sunlight to a certain heating location in the first space;'}a condenser for condensing water vapour from the boiling device; and{'b': 243', '343', '442', '446', '542', '233', '333', '433', '433', '533', '10', '11', '13', '14', '311', '411', '421', '511, 'i': a', 'b, 'a conduit device (;;,;) for water vapour, arranged to bring water vapour from the first space to the condenser, wherein a heat exchanger (;;;;) is arranged to transfer thermal energy from either hot water vapour which has been boiled off in the boiling device or condensed water which is still warm and originates from such vapour, to water to be purified and which is to be introduced into the first space through the ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

PURIFICATION OF WATER BY HEATING WITH SUNLIGHT, VIA OPTICAL CABLE

Номер: US20140034476A1
Автор: LJUNGGREN Rolf
Принадлежит: H2DO AB

Method and device () for purifying and bringing water up from a water body (), the device including: 115-. (canceled)1610050. Device () for purifying water and transporting the purified water from its original location as a part of a body () of non-purified water and up from said water body , which device comprises an elongated , hollow structure , which structure can be placed in an upright operating position in which the structure is essentially vertically arranged and in turn comprises{'b': 110', '112', '111', '12, 'a first space (), comprising a supply opening () for water to be purified and a boiling device () for such water, arranged to heat the water to the boiling point using light supplied through an optical fiber () to a certain heating location in the first space;'}{'b': '133', 'a condenser () for condensing water vapour from the boiling device;'}{'b': 131', '134', '132, 'a container () for condensed water which is connected to the condenser, comprising an outlet () arranged below a liquid level () in the container during operation of the device; and'}{'b': '120', 'a conduit device () for water vapour, connecting the upper part of the first space to the condenser so that the first space freely communicates with the container for condensed water; characterised in that the first space is arranged to freely communicate with the water body when the structure is in its operating position and at least partly immersed into the water body, in that the structure, apart from the supply opening and the outlet for condensed water, is arranged to be closed during operation, and in that the outlet of the container during operation in the said operating position is arranged above the heating location.'}1710013350. Device () according to claim 16 , characterised in that the condenser () during operation is arranged to be immersed into the water body () claim 16 , and in that it is arranged to cool the water vapour using the surrounding water in the water body. ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Water Supply Systems

Номер: US20140034477A1
Автор: Mads Landrok
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WATER PURIFICATION

Номер: US20140034478A1
Автор: ROCK Kelly P.
Принадлежит: MICRONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

An evaporator assembly includes an inlet member and a diffuser, and receives a mixture of a gas and a solution to vaporize a portion of a solvent from the solution. First portions of the diffuser and of the inlet member collectively define a first flow path. A second portion of the diffuser defines a second flow path that diverges. A third portion of the diffuser and a second portion of the inlet member collectively define an evaporation volume between the first flow path and the second flow path. At least one of the diffuser or the inlet flow member includes multiple vanes that produce a rotation within a flow of the mixture when the flow exits the first flow path into the evaporation volume. A separator receives the mixture to produce a first flow of a portion of the solvent and a second flow of a portion of the solute. 1. An apparatus , comprising: an inlet flow member having a first surface and a second surface; and', 'a diffuser having a first surface and a second surface, a first portion of the first surface of the diffuser and the first surface of the inlet flow member collectively defining a first flow path, the second surface of the diffuser defining a second flow path that diverges along a longitudinal axis of the evaporator assembly, the second surface of the inlet flow member and a second portion of the first surface of the diffuser defining an evaporation volume between the first flow path and the second flow path, at least one of the first portion of the first surface of the diffuser or the first surface of the inlet flow member including a plurality of vanes configured to produce a rotational velocity component within a flow of the mixture of the solution and the gas when the flow exits the first flow path into the evaporation volume; and, 'an evaporator assembly configured to receive a mixture of a gas and a solution and vaporize a portion of a solvent from the solution, the evaporator assembly includinga separator fluidically coupled to the second ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

System and Process for Producing a H2-Containing Gas and Purified Water

Номер: US20140037510A1
Принадлежит: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICAL INC.

System and process for producing a H-containing product gas and purified water from an integrated H-producing reforming and thermal water purification process. Raw water, such as salt water, is heated by indirect heat transfer with reformate from the H-producing reforming process for purifying raw water in a multiple effect distillation process. 1. A process for producing a H-containing product gas and for producing purified water from a raw water stream containing contaminants , the process comprising:(a) withdrawing a reformate from a reformer;(b) heating at least a portion of the raw water stream by indirect heat transfer with the reformate thereby cooling the reformate, and thereby evaporating a portion of the at least a portion of the raw water stream in a first evaporator of a plurality of evaporators of a thermal water purification system to form a first steam stream and a first contaminant-enriched raw water stream, withdrawing the first steam stream from the first evaporator, and withdrawing the first contaminant-enriched raw water stream from the first evaporator, the first contaminant-enriched raw water stream having a higher concentration of the contaminants than the at least a portion of the raw water stream introduced into the first evaporator;(c) heating the raw water stream by indirect heat transfer with the reformate after the reformate has already been cooled in step (b), thereby further cooling the reformate to a temperature ranging 20° C. to 60° C., wherein the at least a portion of the raw water stream is heated in step (c) prior to being heated in step (b);(d) introducing the first steam stream into a second evaporator of the plurality of evaporators of the thermal water purification system, heating one of either the first contaminant-enriched raw water stream withdrawn from the first evaporator or a second portion of the raw water stream by indirect heat transfer with the first steam stream to form a second steam stream by evaporating a ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Compact wastewater concentrator using waste heat

Номер: US20140041811A1
Принадлежит: HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC

A compact and portable liquid concentrator includes a gas inlet, a gas exit and a flow corridor connecting the gas inlet and the gas exit, wherein the flow corridor includes a narrowed portion that accelerates the gas through the flow corridor. A liquid inlet injects liquid into the gas stream at a point prior to the narrowed portion so that the gas-liquid mixture is thoroughly mixed within the flow corridor, causing a portion of the liquid to be evaporated. A demister or fluid scrubber downstream of the narrowed portion removes entrained liquid droplets from the gas stream and re-circulates the removed liquid to the liquid inlet through a re-circulating circuit. Fresh liquid to be concentrated is also introduced into the re-circulating circuit at a rate sufficient to offset the amount of liquid evaporated in the flow corridor.

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Seawater desalination apparatus

Номер: US20140048467A1
Автор: Kazuo Matsuura
Принадлежит: NANOMIST TECHNOLOGIES Co Ltd

A seawater desalination apparatus includes a spray ( 1 ), a gas supplier ( 9 ), an atomizing electrode ( 2 ), a high voltage power supply ( 3 ), a mist classifier ( 4 ), and a mist collector ( 5 ). The spray includes apertures for producing a seawater mist. The supplier supplies gas for carrying the mist from the spray. The electrode electrostatically produces fine droplets from the mist from the spray. The power supply is connected to the electrode and the spray, and applies high voltage between the electrode and the spray for the production of fine droplets from the mist from the atomizer. The classifier separates the fine droplets in the mist from the electrode. The collector collects the mist discharged from the classifier thereby producing fresh water.

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for potable water production

Номер: US20140053580A1
Принадлежит: ECOLOBLUE, INC.

Systems and methods are disclosed for water collection from atmospheric moisture in large quantities in uncontrolled outdoor environments where the temperature may be cold and humidity levels low. To extract water from air when the dew point is low, a heat exchanger cools to a point where water vapor is deposited on its surface as ice. The heat exchanger then cycles through a heating phase to melt the ice and generate liquid water. The accumulation of frost is advantageous. Frost accumulation enables water collection when the dew point is low. Disclosed variations enhance efficiency and environmental tolerance. 1. A system for collecting atmospheric moisture comprising:a compressor to compress a refrigerant;a condenser disposed along a refrigerant flow path, receiving high pressure gaseous refrigerant from the compressor, wherein the high pressure gaseous refrigerant condenses into a low pressure liquid refrigerant and release heat, then the refrigerant moving along the flow path;an expansion valve and capillary device disposed along the refrigerant flow path, receiving liquid refrigerant from the condenser, wherein the expansion valve and capillary device adjust pressure of the refrigerant;an evaporator disposed along the refrigerant flow path, receiving refrigerant from the expansion valve & capillary device and delivering refrigerant to the compressor, wherein the liquid refrigerant evaporates into gas refrigerant and absorb heat, whereby the external surface temperature of the evaporator is lower than dew point but higher than 0° C., it can catch the water vapor inside of air and convert it into liquid water, liquid water falls from the evaporator to the bottom water tank; this is a normal atmosphere water generation process; but when the environment's temperature is cold, as in winter and the dew point is near or lower than 0° C., the external surface temperature of the evaporator is lower than the dew point or 0° C., it can catch the water vapor inside of air ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

SEAWATER, BRINE OR SEWAGE SOLAR DESALINATION PLANT, AND DESALINATION METHOD

Номер: US20140054159A1
Автор: Bosch I Bosch Angel
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE CATALUNYA

A tent or covering with a pyramid-shaped structure, with an inner dark-coloured sheet and an outer transparent sheet, installed on a supporting base anchored to the ground or on floats on the surface of the sea, wherein in the apex of the pyramid there are included vaporizers with micronebulisers for nebulising the water to be treated, a device for capturing humid air through a continuous or sectioned condensation column and for subsoil distillation and heat dissipation in the smaller, water-collecting tank and recirculation of the air devoid of humidity into the enclosure. In addition, it includes a computerised control system of the processes includes controls of the air and nebulised water flow rates and of the working regime of the facility. 1. A seawater , brine or sewage solar desalination plant comprising a closed enclosure bounded by a transparent shell and with a dome , triangular cupola or pyramidal upper area , installed on a supporting base anchored to the ground or on floats on the surface of the sea , that includes vehiculation means for carrying the air inside the enclosure , heated by solar energy , towards the top of the enclosure , vaporising means close to said top including a number of micronebulisers of the water to be treated , means for collecting the humid air resulting from the evaporation towards a condensation and distillation column communicating with a tank in the subsoil or below sea level , wherein the condensation and the heat dissipation are completed , and means for recirculating the collected humid air , discharged of water , towards the interior of the enclosure.2. A desalination plant according to wherein said vehiculation means for carrying hot air towards the top of the enclosure comprise a sunlight-capturing surface claim 1 , formed by a surface inside the enclosure that is parallel to the outer transparent shell and spaced therefrom claim 1 , bounding an ascending sloping space.3. A desalination plant according to wherein ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Water purification systems and methods

Номер: US20140076812A1
Автор: Kevin E. Munro
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

SPRAY DRYING APPARATUS OF DEHYDRATION FILTRATE FROM DESULFURIZATION WASTE WATER, AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20140083629A1
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A spray drying apparatus includes a gas inlet provided on a side wall in the vicinity of a top portion of the spray drying apparatus, for introducing a flue gas for drying a spray liquid of a dehydration filtrate; a rectifying plate provided in a spray drying apparatus main body, for decelerating the introduced flue gas so as to alter the flue gas flow to a laminar flow; a spray nozzle for spraying the dehydration filtrate emitted from the desulfurization waste water into the flue gas altered to the laminar flow; a gas outlet provided in the vicinity of a bottom portion of the spray drying apparatus main body, for discharging the flue gas contributed to drying of the dehydration filtrate; and a discharge hopper provided on the bottom portion side of the spray drying apparatus main body, for discharging an ash as a spray-dried solid. 1. A spray drying apparatus of dehydration filtrate from desulfurization waste water comprising:a gas inlet provided on a side wall in the vicinity of a top portion of a spray drying apparatus main body, for introducing a flue gas for drying a spray liquid;a rectifying plate provided in the spray drying apparatus main body, for decelerating the introduced flue gas so as to alter the flue gas flow to a laminar flow;a spray nozzle for spraying the dehydration filtrate emitted from the desulfurization waste water into the flue gas altered to the laminar flow;a gas outlet provided on a side wall in the vicinity of a bottom portion of the spray drying apparatus main body, for discharging the flue gas contributed to drying of the dehydration filtrate; anda solid discharging means provided on the bottom portion of the spray drying apparatus main body, for discharging a spray-dried solid.2. The spray drying apparatus of according to claim 1 , further comprising:a protective plate provided in the vicinity of a flue gas introduction region in the spray drying apparatus main body, for preventing wear of an inner wall surface due to a solid content ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Humidity Collector Apparatus

Номер: US20140096548A1
Автор: Heller Philip
Принадлежит:

A device that collects water vapor, from the ambient air, through condensation or deposition, on the surface of its unique heat exchangers, which are embodied with opposing intertwined and alternating refrigeration circuits. In a dual refrigeration circuit/dual heat exchanger configuration, one refrigeration circuit is responsible for freezing heat exchanger A and heating heat exchanger B while the other refrigeration circuit is responsible for heating heat exchanger A and freezing heat exchanger B. The alternating refrigeration circuits work together to intermittently freeze then thaw each heat exchanger. The water run-off from the thawing process is then collected for use. The condenser tubes of one refrigeration circuit are positioned proximate to the evaporator tubes of the second refrigeration circuit to facilitate the exchange of heat. The system may further comprise heat exchanger fins in contact with the tubes. Multiple pairs of heat exchangers may be utilized. 1. An atmospheric water collection heat exchange device for capturing ambient water vapor from ambient air producing water comprising: (i) at least one compressor;', '(ii) at least one condensers section;', '(iii) at least one expansion valve;', '(iv) at least one evaporators section;', '(v) at least one accumulator;, '(a) at least two refrigeration circuits for refrigerant solution circulation each comprising(b) at least two heat exchangers wherein one condenser section of one refrigeration circuit is intertwined with an evaporator section of a separate refrigeration circuit.2. The device of further comprising a water collection tank.3. A system for collecting ambient water vapor comprising(a) a first tube loop component extending from a first compressor from a first accumulator wherein the tube loop component has a first compression section, a first expansion valve and a first evaporator section;(b) a second tube loop component extending from a second compressor from a second accumulator wherein the ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

WATER VAPOR DISTILLATION APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20220002169A1
Принадлежит:

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

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REFURBISH THE NON-CONVECTIVE ZONE IN A SALINITY GRADIENT SOLAR POND

Номер: US20160001194A1
Принадлежит:

A Salinity Gradient Solar Pond (SGSP) has saturated salt water in the bottom zone of the pond and nearly fresh water at the top zone, with a gradient zone between the top and bottom. Due to this salinity stratification the upward diffusion of salt is a natural consequence in SGSP's. Controlling the salinity gradient in SGSP systems is vital to their reliable operation. The method for controlling the salinity gradient disclosed in this application, coined the “Pond Rolling Method” by the authors, rapidly drains the pond's non-gradient zones, refurbishes the gradient, and restores the non-gradient zones of the SGSP system, in a manner that minimizes land use, water and heat loss. The salt in the pond is allowed to diffuse upward over time and, on condition as needed to restore the gradient, the Pond Rolling Method is used to completely rebuild the gradient and the SGSP zones. 1. A method to refurbish a non-convective zone in a salinity gradient solar pond comprising the steps of:draining an upper convective zone and a lower convective zone from a salinity gradient solar pond utilizing a plurality of transfer units,storing the upper convective zone and the lower convective zone in a corresponding zone of at least one surrounding ponds;refurbishing the non-convective zone of the salinity gradient solar pond; andreturning the upper convective zone and the lower convective zone from at least one surrounding pond to the salinity gradient solar pond via the plurality of transfer units.2. The method of further comprising the step of:conditioning a lower part of the refurbished non-convective zone to enable a preferred gradient interface between the lower convective zone and the non-convective zone once the hot lower convective zone is returned to the pond under repair and partially mixes with the cooler, refurbished non-convective zone.3. The method of further comprising the step of:designing the SGSP array modularity to minimize the requisite freeboard in the ponds and ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Treating Waste Water Containing Ammonium Salts

Номер: US20210002147A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatus and methods are related to treating waste water containing ammonium salts, which contains NH, SO, Cl, and Na. In such a method, the pH value of the waste water to be treated is adjusted to a specific range in advance; sodium sulfate crystal and relatively concentrated ammonia are obtained by first evaporation, and then sodium chloride crystal and relatively dilute ammonia is obtained by second evaporation; alternatively, sodium chloride crystal and relatively concentrated ammonia is obtained by third evaporation, and then sodium sulfate crystal and relatively dilute ammonia are obtained by fourth evaporation. Ammonia, sodium sulfate, and sodium chloride from the waste water are recovered so that the resources in the waste water can be reused. 1. A waste water treatment apparatus for treating waste water containing ammonium salts that contains NH , SO , Cl and Na , comprising: a pH adjustment unit , a first evaporation unit , a first solid-liquid separation unit , a second evaporation unit , and a second solid-liquid separation unit , which are connected sequentially ,wherein the pH adjustment unit is configured to adjust the pH of the waste water to a value greater than 9 before evaporation is performed;the first evaporation unit is configured to treat the waste water by first evaporation, to obtain a first ammonia-containing vapor and a first crystal-containing concentrated solution;the first solid-liquid separation unit is configured to treat the first crystal-containing concentrated solution by first solid-liquid separation;the second evaporation unit is configured to treat the liquid phase obtained in the first solid-liquid separation unit by second evaporation, to obtain a second ammonia-containing vapor and a second crystal-containing concentrated solution; andthe second solid-liquid separation unit is configured to treat the second crystal-containing concentrated solution by second solid-liquid separation.2. The waste water treatment apparatus ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

RENEWABLE DESALINATION OF BRINES

Номер: US20160002073A1
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Separation systems and processes using osmotically driven membrane systems are disclosed and generally involve the extraction of solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. These systems and processes involve the integration of the osmotically driven membrane systems, such as forward osmosis, with renewable energy sources, such as solar thermal power plants or geothermal installations for the recovery of draw solutes. 1. A system for osmotic extraction of a solvent from a first solution , comprising: a first chamber having an inlet fluidly coupled to a source of the first solution;', 'a second chamber having an inlet fluidly coupled to a source of a concentrated draw solution; and', 'a semi-permeable membrane system separating the first chamber from the second chamber and configured for osmotically separating the solvent from the first solution, thereby forming a second solution in the first chamber and a dilute draw solution in the second chamber;, 'a forward osmosis unit comprisinga source of thermal energy from a renewable energy source; and a first inlet fluidly coupled to an outlet of the second chamber of the forward osmosis unit for receiving the dilute draw solution therefrom;', 'a second inlet for receiving the source of thermal energy;', 'a first outlet fluidly coupled to the second chamber of the forward osmosis unit for introducing the concentrated draw solution to the forward osmosis unit; and', 'a second outlet for outputting the solvent., 'a separation system in fluid communication with the forward osmosis unit and the source of thermal energy and configured to separate the dilute draw solution into the concentrated draw solution and a solvent stream, the separation system comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the forward osmosis unit comprises a plurality of semi-permeable membrane systems.3. The system of claim 1 , ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SORBTION DISTILLATION

Номер: US20180002193A1
Автор: Yuh Howard Y.
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A system and method for distilling water is disclosed. The system comprises a heat source, and a plurality of open-cycle adsorption stages, each stage comprising a plurality of beds and an evaporator and a condenser between a first bed and a second bed, wherein each bed comprises at least two vapor valves, a plurality of hollow tubes, a plurality of channels adapted for transferring water vapor to and from at least one of the condenser or the evaporator, a porous media, a hygroscopic material, and a plurality of graphite flakes, and wherein each vapor valve connects a bed to either the condenser or the evaporator. The method utilizes a number of open-cycle adsorption stages operate in an alternating cycle of forcing and relaxing, whereby both the latent heat of vaporization and the latent heat of adsorption are multiply reused to distill water. 1. A distillation system , comprising:a heat source; a plurality of beds; and', 'an evaporator and a condenser are operatively connected to a first bed of the plurality of beds and a second bed of the plurality of beds;, 'a plurality of open-cycle adsorption stages, each stage comprisingwherein each bed comprises at least a first and a second vapor valve, at least one hollow tube, at least one channel adapted for transferring water vapor to and from at least one of the condenser or the evaporator, a porous media, a hygroscopic material, and a plurality of graphite flakes, andwherein the first vapor valve connects the bed the condenser and the second vapor valve connects the bed to the evaporator.2. The distillation system of claim 1 , wherein each evaporator and condenser is located between the first bed and second bed of each of the respective stage.3. The distillation system of claim 1 , wherein the hollow tubes are comprised of at least one material selected from the group of copper claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , or steel claim 1 , the porous media is comprised of silica gel claim 1 , and the hygroscopic material is ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF DISTILLED WATER AND HOT WATER

Номер: US20180002194A1
Автор: Andersen Tom Juul
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A hot water and distillation apparatus configured to simultaneously produce distilled water and hot water is disclosed. The hot water and distillation apparatus comprises a hot water tank, a condensation and evaporation chamber, an (feed water) evaporation tray provided in the condensation and evaporation chamber, a heat source thermally connected to the evaporation tray. The hot water and distillation apparatus is configured to condensate evaporated feed water from the evaporation tray by means of heat exchange between the hot water tank and a condensation surface. The condensation surface is provided at the outside surface of the hot water tank. The heat source is thermally connected to the evaporation tray. The hot water and distillation apparatus comprises a distillate collection member configured to collect distillate. The hot water tank, the evaporation tray and the distillate collection member are provided in the condensation and evaporation chamber. 1. A hot water and distillation apparatus configured to simultaneously produce distilled water and hot water , wherein the hot water and distillation apparatus comprises:a hot water tank;a condensation and evaporation chamber;an evaporation tray provided in the condensation and evaporation chamber;a heat source thermally connected to the evaporation tray, wherein the hot water and distillation apparatus is configured to condensate evaporated feed water from the evaporation tray by means of heat exchange between the hot water tank and a condensation surface, wherein the condensation surface is provided at the outside surface of the hot water tank, wherein the heat source is thermally connected to the evaporation tray, wherein the hot water and distillation apparatus comprises a distillate collection member configured to collect distillate, wherein the hot water tank, the evaporation tray and the distillate collection member are provided in the condensation and evaporation chamber.2. The hot water and distillation ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Fluid transportation and filtering container

Номер: US20200002187A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A fluid transport assembly includes a substantially cylindrical shell having a first closed end and a second closed end and a tube extending from the first closed end to the second closed end. The tube is substantially aligned with an axis of the shell and provides a passage through the shell. The fluid transport assembly also includes a series of concentric cylindrical filters positioned in the cylindrical shell and extending from the first closed end to the second closed end. The series of concentric cylindrical filters defines an input compartment between the filters and the tube and an output compartment between the filters and the cylindrical shell. The series of concentric filters is structured to remove contaminants from a fluid as the fluid flows through the series of concentric filters from the input compartment to the output compartment.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

PRODUCTION OF ULTRA-HIGH-DENSITY BRINES USING TRANSIENTLY-OPERATED DESALINATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190002306A1
Принадлежит: Gradiant Corporation

Systems and methods related to desalination systems are described herein. According to some embodiments, the desalination systems are transiently operated and/or configured to facilitate transient operation. In some embodiments, a liquid stream comprising water and at least one dissolved salt is circulated through a fluidic circuit comprising a desalination system. In some embodiments, a portion of the desalination system (e.g., a humidifier) is configured to remove at least a portion of the water from the liquid stream to produce a concentrated brine stream enriched in the dissolved salt. In certain cases, the concentrated brine stream is recirculated through the fluidic circuit until the concentrated brine stream reaches a relatively high density (e.g., at least about 10 pounds per gallon) and/or a relatively high salinity (e.g., a total dissolved salt concentration of at least about 25 wt %). In certain embodiments, additional salt is added to the concentrated brine stream to produce an ultra-high-density brine stream (e.g., a brine stream having a density of at least about 11.7 pounds per gallon). Some aspects relate to a system that is configured to promote energy efficiency by recovering heat from the recirculated concentrated brine stream upon discharge from the fluidic circuit. 130-. (canceled)31. A method for producing a concentrated brine stream , comprising:supplying a liquid stream comprising water and a dissolved salt at an initial concentration to a fluidic circuit comprising a humidifier, wherein the humidifier removes at least a portion of the water from the liquid stream to produce a concentrated brine stream comprising water and the dissolved salt at a second concentration higher than the initial concentration of the liquid stream; andrecirculating the concentrated brine stream through the fluidic circuit to remove at least a portion of the water from the concentrated brine stream, forming a recirculated concentrated brine stream comprising water ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and System

Номер: US20220008837A1
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A fluid vapor distillation apparatus. The apparatus includes a source fluid input, and an evaporator condenser apparatus. The evaporator condenser apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical housing and a plurality of tubes in the housing. The source fluid input is fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser and the evaporator condenser transforms source fluid into steam and transforms compressed steam into product fluid. Also included in the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is a heat exchanger fluidly connected to the source fluid input and a product fluid output. The heat exchanger includes an outer tube and at least one inner tube. Also included in the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is a regenerative blower fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser. The regenerative blower compresses steam, and the compressed steam flows to the evaporative condenser where compressed steam is transformed into product fluid. 1. A distillation apparatus comprising:a source fluid input;an evaporator condenser apparatus;a heat exchanger fluidly connected to said source fluid input and a product fluid output; and an inlet port;', 'an outlet port;', 'a stripper plate positioned between said inlet port and said outlet port;', a shaft; and', 'at least one water fed bearing; and, 'a shaft assembly, wherein the shaft assembly comprising, an inner magnet;', 'an outer magnet; and', 'a drive motor., 'a motor configured to drive the shaft, the motor comprising], 'a compressor fluidly connected to said evaporator condenser comprising2. The apparatus of wherein the evaporator condenser apparatus comprising:a substantially cylindrical housing; anda plurality of tubes in said housing.3. The apparatus of wherein the heat exchanger fluidly connected to said source fluid input and a product fluid output claim 1 , said heat exchanger comprising:at least one outer tube; andat least one inner tube.4. The apparatus of wherein said inner magnet and said outer magnet are axially positioned ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Anti-Blocking Seawater Desalination Device Based on Graphene Filtering

Номер: US20220009795A1
Автор: Cui Hong, Liu Tong, WANG Yazhou
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The invention relates to an anti-blocking seawater desalination device based on graphene filtering, comprising heating device, solar heat-collecting device, fresh water condensation heat-exchange device and thermal-expansion and cold-shrinkage control valve mechanism; the heating device can fully heat and distill seawater, the sprayed seawater is distilled by graphene heat-conduction layers to improve the distillation efficiency and avoiding blocking; the distilled water vapor enters into fresh water condensation heat-exchange device to exchange heat with seawater, increasing the seawater temperature, making full use of the heat in water vapor, and increasing water vapor condensation speed; the distilled concentrated seawater enters into the thermal-expansion and cold-shrinkage control valve mechanism, the flow of seawater entering into the heating device is controlled by the concentrated seawater temperature, when the temperature is too high, the flow of the seawater entering into the heating device increases, and when the temperature is too low, the flow decreases. 12134. An anti-blocking seawater desalination device based on graphene filtering , comprising heating device () , solar heat-collecting device () , fresh water condensation heat-exchange device () and thermal-expansion and cold-shrinkage control valve mechanism ();{'b': 106', '1', '209', '2', '14', '105', '1', '210', '15, 'heat-conduction fluid outlet () on the solar heat-collecting device () and heating inlet () on the heating device () are connected through heat-conduction fluid introduction pipeline (), heat-conduction fluid inlet () on the solar heat-collecting device () and heating outlet () are connected through heat-conduction fluid discharge pipeline ();'}{'b': 2', '305', '3', '8', '308', '3', '5', '10, 'the top of the heating device () and fresh water inlet () on the fresh water condensation heat-exchange device () are connected through a vapor connection pipeline (), and fresh water outlet () ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

EVAPORATIVE TREATMENT METHOD FOR AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Номер: US20150008189A1
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The present invention provides an aqueous solution evaporative treatment method that makes it possible to efficiently perform evaporative treatment of a silica-containing aqueous solution. The aqueous solution evaporative treatment method comprises a seed crystal mixing step of adding to and mixing with a silica-containing aqueous solution a silicate as seed crystals and an evaporative concentration step of evaporatively concentrating the aqueous solution together with the seed crystals. The silicate is preferably magnesium silicate and/or calcium silicate. 1. An evaporative treatment method for an aqueous solution , comprising:a seed crystal mixing step of adding to and mixing with a silica-containing aqueous solution a silicate as seed crystals, andan evaporative concentration step of evaporatively concentrating the aqueous solution together with the seed crystals.2. The evaporative treatment method for an aqueous solution according to claim 1 , wherein the silicate is magnesium silicate and/or calcium silicate.3. The evaporative treatment method for an aqueous solution according to claim 1 , wherein in the seed crystal mixing step claim 1 , the aqueous solution before adding the seed crystals comprises silica in a concentration of 50 ppm or higher and magnesium and calcium each in a concentration of 10 ppm or lower.4. The evaporative treatment method for an aqueous solution according to claim 1 , wherein the seed crystals contained in a concentrated liquid produced in the evaporative concentration step are used in the next seed crystal mixing step. This application claims priority to Japanese Application No. 2013-142346, filed on Jul. 8, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to an evaporative treatment method for an aqueous solution, and more specifically, relates to an aqueous solution evaporative treatment method in which a silica-containing aqueous solution is evaporated by indirect ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

COUNTER CURRENT LIQUID GAS EVAPORATION AND CONDENSATION APPARATUS WITH FRAGMENTATION PLATES

Номер: US20170007942A1
Принадлежит: SOLAQUAGEN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A method and apparatus for purifying a fluid are disclosed. An evaporation unit and a condensing unit are employed. Each unit has a chamber and a plurality of spaced-apart fragmentation plates, each plate spanning at least a part of the width of the chamber and each defining the upper limit of an evaporation zone or condensation zone. Each evaporation zone is provided with a fluid vapour outlet and each condensation zone is provided with a fluid vapour inlet. The evaporation and condensation zones operate at different temperatures. The fluid vapour outlet of the evaporation zone operated at the highest temperature is connected to the fluid vapour inlet of the condensation zone operated at the highest temperature, and the fluid vapour outlet of the evaporation zone operated at the lowest temperature is connected to the fluid vapour inlet of the condensation zone operated at the lowest temperature. 127-. (canceled)28. Apparatus for purifying a fluid , comprising an evaporation unit and a condensing unit ,wherein the evaporation unit comprises an evaporation unit chamber having upper and lower regions and side walls, a contaminated fluid inlet located in the upper region, a waste outlet located in the lower region and a plurality of vertically-spaced fragmentation plates each spanning at least a part of the width of the chamber and each defining the upper limit of an evaporation zone, wherein each evaporation zone is provided with a fluid vapour outlet,wherein the condensing unit comprises a condensing unit chamber having upper and lower regions and side walls, a condensing fluid inlet located in the upper region, a condensed fluid outlet located in the lower region and a plurality of vertically-spaced fragmentation plates each spanning at least a part of the width of the chamber and each defining the upper limit of a condensation zone, wherein each condensation zone is provided with a fluid vapour inlet,wherein the fluid vapour outlet of the uppermost evaporation zone ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

FACILITY AND METHOD FOR TREATING WATER PUMPED IN A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT BY EVAPORATION/CONDENSATION

Номер: US20170008776A1
Автор: Zemmouri Jaouad
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The invention relates to a facility which comprises an evaporation device (), which comprises an evaporation chamber () intended for containing water () in liquid form and allowing only a portion of the water contained in the evaporation chamber () to be evaporated, and gas-supply means () for injecting a gas into the water () contained in the evaporation chamber (), such as to form gas bubbles in said water, and a heat exchanger (), which comprises cooling means () and which allows at least the water vapour from the evaporation chamber () to be condensed. The facility comprises water-supply means (), which make it possible to pump water in liquid form (L) in a natural environment, to send said water pumped in a natural environment through said cooling means () or to bring said water into contact with said cooling means (), such as to allow the cooling of the water vapour from the evaporation chamber (), and to supply the evaporation chamber () with said water after said water has been heated, having passed through or been brought into contact with said cooling means (). The evaporation chamber () comprises means () for discharging a portion of the water in liquid form (L) contained in the chamber which, in combination with the water-supply means (), make it possible to renew the water inside the chamber such that the temperature of the water contained in the chamber () is kept at a temperature that is sufficient for maintaining the evaporation of a portion of the water contained in the evaporation chamber (). 1110111012111033330031031130030110143003103113003013003103113003011010300310311300301101014311014101010c;. A facility for treating water pumped in a natural environment by evaporation and condensation , said facility including an evaporation device (′) , which comprises an evaporation chamber () intended to contain water () in liquid form , and allowing only a portion of the water contained in the evaporation chamber () to be evaporated , and gas supply means ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST TWO PLASTIC BOTTLES

Номер: US20170008777A1
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The invention relates to an adapter () for connecting at least two plastic bottles (A, B), preferably PET bottles, the screw connections () of which are screwable into corresponding threaded receptacles () of the adapter (). In order to produce a compact water purifying or water treatment system, a first flow path (D) is formed in the adapter (), which flow path establishes a flow connection for water vapour from a first threaded receptacle () to a second threaded receptacle (), wherein a plastic bottle (A) filled at least partly with waste water is insertable into the first threaded receptacle () and an empty plastic bottle (B) is insertable into the second threaded receptacle (), wherein a second flow path (K) for collecting and discharging condensed water out of the empty plastic bottle (B) is formed in the adapter (). 1. An adapter for connecting at least two plastic bottles , preferably PET bottles , the screw connections of which are screwable into corresponding threaded receptacles of the adapter , wherein a first flow path (W) is formed in the adapter , which flow path establishes a flow connection for water vapour from a first threaded receptacle to a second threaded receptacle , wherein a plastic bottle (A) filled at least partly with waste water is insertable into the first threaded receptacle and an empty plastic bottle (B) is insertable into the second threaded receptacle , and a second flow path (K) for collecting and discharging condensed water out of the empty plastic bottle (B) is formed in the adapter.2. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter is formed in a substantially tubular manner and comprises respective threaded receptacles at opposite ends whose axes coincide.3. The adapter according to claim 2 , wherein the adapter comprises an annular shoulder in the interior claim 2 , on which rest the plastic bottles (A claim 2 , B) which are inserted into the adapter claim 2 , wherein a cylindrical collar is integrally formed on the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

DISTILLATION PROCESSES, DISTILLATION UNITS, AND SYSTEMS THEREFOR

Номер: US20180008903A1
Автор: Lutterbach Rickey S.
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Processes and systems suitable for purifying or otherwise treating liquids to remove contaminants therein, including but not limited to contaminated water, to permit reclaiming, recycling, and reuse of the liquids. Such a process and system entails the use of a cascading distillation system that evaporates a liquid from the feedstock and then condenses and collects a more purified form of the liquid. The cascading distillation system can be operated to selectively process the feedstock through any of a series of vessels at which different amounts and/or contaminants may be removed from the feedstock. 1. A cascading distillation process for treating a feedstock containing a liquid and contaminants to remove the contaminants therefrom , the process comprising:providing a system comprising a series of vessels that include a first vessel and a plurality of downstream vessels that are fluidically downstream from the first vessel, the series of vessels being fluidically connected to each other so that the first vessel can be selectively fluidically connected in fluidic series to any one or more of the downstream vessels;delivering the feedstock to the first vessel, heating the feedstock in the first vessel to evaporate a first portion of the liquid and thereby separate the first portion from at least one contaminant, and condensing and removing the first portion of the liquid from the first vessel; and thendelivering the first portion of the liquid to a first of the downstream vessels, heating the first portion of the liquid in the first downstream vessel to evaporate a second portion of the liquid, and condensing and removing the second portion of the liquid from the first downstream vessel.2. The cascading distillation process according to claim 1 , further comprising collecting the second portion of the liquid to yield a treated portion of the liquid and delivering the treated portion to a destination.3. The cascading distillation process according to claim 1 , further ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Photovoltaic Distiller for the Recycling of Greywater to Potable Water

Номер: US20210008463A1
Автор: DuBois Tod
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A low to medium output solar fluid evaporation/distillation system is described that is practical to manufacture using current photovoltaic solar panels or enhanced photovoltaic panels designed exclusively for this application. The system works in conjunction with a water feed in system that provides a minimum quality of water or other fluid to the distillation chamber. The system utilizes a warming envelope and can have optimized dielectric mirrors designed to enhance the water purity and increase output. 1. An apparatus for the distillation of greywater that includes a photovoltaic component comprising:said photovoltaic component transforms a portion of received solar energy to electrical energy;a distillation chamber having a parabolic cross section;a mesh or envelope; anda plurality of tubes;wherein the plurality of tubes are located within the distillation chamber, the distillation chamber being constructed to allow for the capture of distilled water as a result of said photovoltaic component, and the distilled water being water distilled from greywater that passes through the mesh or envelope.2. The apparatus of further comprising a dielectric mirror that is optimized for 254 nm ultraviolet light.3. The apparatus of further comprising a photovoltaic panel as glazing.4. The apparatus of wherein the dielectric mirror is located underneath the photovoltaic panel.5. The apparatus of further comprising an insulation layer located underneath the mesh or envelope.6. The apparatus of wherein manifolds connect the plurality of tubes.7. A solar distiller that includes a photovoltaic component comprising:said photovoltaic component transforms a portion of received solar energy to electrical energy;a parabolic concentrator; anda greywater tube;wherein the parabolic concentrator is shaped to reflect incoming full spectrum solar energy on to the greywater tube, the greywater tube being constructed so that greywater from a home can flow through the tube, the greywater tube ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

System and method of desalinating seawater

Номер: US20150014147A1
Автор: Herbert J. Roth, Jr.
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING EVAPORATABLE COMPONENTS FROM A FLUID

Номер: US20150014219A1
Автор: Spiess Wolfgang
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A method and an apparatus for separating evaporatable components from a heated fluid () are described. The heated fluid () is subdivided into two partial fluid streams () of equal size, and the partial fluid streams () are introduced in such a way at an angle of incidence (α) different from zero preferably relative to the horizontal reference plane that the partial fluid streams () collide in such a way as to form a fluid bubble (). 1. A method for separating evaporable components from a heated fluid ,whereinthe heated fluid is divided into two equally large partial streams of fluid, andthe fluid streams are introduced at an angle of incidence different from zero with respect to a preferably horizontal reference plane so that the fluid streams come together in such a way as to form a fluid bubble.2. A method according to claim 1 ,whereinthe fluid streams are inclined at an equal angle of incidence from +30° to +60° and from −30° to −60° with respect to the horizontal reference plane.3. A method according to claim 1 ,whereinthe fluid streams are fed through nozzles with a slot-shaped outlet.4. A method according to claim 3 ,whereinthe slot-shaped outlet is arranged horizontally.5. A method according to claim 3 ,whereinthe slot-shaped outlets are arranged opposite one another at such a distance and at such an angle that the fluid bubble is formed with a flat elliptical cross-section.6. A method according to claim 1 , whereby the separation is performed in a flow chamber of a separator device claim 1 ,whereinthe fluid bubble is formed in a separator so that it is not in contact with a wall of the separator.7. A device for separating evaporable components from a heated fluid claim 1 , comprising a separator and an atomizer arranged in the separator claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '1', 'the atomizer () is in the form of a symmetrical pipe/nozzle device that separates the fluid into two equal partial fluid streams, and'}the atomizer is at an angle different from zero to the nozzles ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF WATER FROM OIL

Номер: US20220032205A1
Принадлежит: C.C. JENSEN A/S

The present invention relates to a system for removing water from oil from an oil supply, where the system comprises a housing comprising an inner opening, an oil inlet tube connecting the oil supply and an oil inlet of the housing, where the oil inlet tube comprises an inlet pump adapted to provide a flow of oil in a direction from said oil supply to said oil inlet, an oil outlet tube connecting an oil outlet of the housing and the oil supply, where the oil outlet tube comprises an outlet pump adapted to provide a flow of oil in a direction from said oil outlet to said oil supply, an air inlet tube providing a gas connection between an air supply unit and an air inlet of the housing, and an air outlet tube providing a gas connection between an air outlet of the housing and the air supply unit, where said outlet pump is adapted as to provide a flow at a higher pumping flow rate than the pumping flow rate provided by said inlet pump. The invention further relates to a method of removing water from oil from an oil supply. 1. A system operable to remove water from oil of an oil supply , wherein the system comprises:a housing defining an inner space;an oil inlet tube fluidly connecting an oil supply to an oil inlet of the housing; 'an oil outlet tube fluidly connecting an oil outlet of the housing to the oil supply;', 'an inlet pump fluidly coupled to the oil inlet tube, wherein the inlet pump is configured to pump a first flow of oil from the oil supply to the oil inlet according to a first pumping flow rate;'} a gas inlet tube fluidly connecting a gas supply unit to a gas inlet of the housing; and', 'a gas outlet tube fluidly connecting a gas outlet of the housing to the gas supply unit,', 'wherein the second pumping flow rate is greater than the first pumping flow rate,', 'wherein the oil outlet is positioned at a vertically higher location than the oil inlet., 'an outlet pump fluidly coupled to the oil outlet tube, wherein the outlet pump is configured to pump a ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

EVAPORATION PANEL ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20220033281A1
Автор: Patey Michael J.
Принадлежит: ECOVAP, INC.

The present disclosure is drawn to evaporation panel assemblies, systems, and methods. For example, a modular evaporation panel system can include a plurality of evaporation panels with individual evaporation panels including evaporation shelves that are laterally elongated, vertically stacked, and spaced apart; vertical support columns positioned along the evaporation shelves to vertically support and separate the evaporation shelves; female-receiving openings defined by multiple evaporation shelves and multiple support columns; and male connectors positioned at lateral ends of the evaporation panels. The male connectors can be releasably receivable by the female-receiving openings of an adjacent evaporation panel, thereby providing modular assembly and disassembly of multiple evaporation panels relative to one another. 1. A modular evaporation panel system , comprising a plurality of evaporation panels , wherein individual evaporation panels of the plurality include:evaporation shelves that are laterally elongated, vertically stacked, and spaced apart;vertical support columns positioned along the evaporation shelves to vertically support and separate the evaporation shelves;female-receiving openings defined by multiple evaporation shelves and multiple support columns; andmale connectors positioned at lateral ends of the evaporation panels, wherein the male connectors are releasably receivable by the female-receiving openings of an adjacent evaporation panel, thereby providing modular assembly and disassembly of multiple evaporation panels relative to one another.2. The modular evaporation panel system of claim 1 , wherein the male connectors of a first evaporation panel are releasably receivable by the female-receiving openings of a second evaporation panel when the first and second evaporation panels are orthogonally oriented with respect to one another.3. The modular evaporation panel system of claim 1 , wherein all of the individual evaporation panels include ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SOLAR POWERED VACUUM ASSISTED DESALINATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220033282A1
Автор: Hodges Daniel
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A water sanitizing system is disclosed and includes an inner chamber and an outer chamber disposed at least partially around the inner chamber. A lens concentrates solar energy applied to a liquid within the inner chamber. A vacuum source in communication separately with the inner chamber and the outer chamber. The vacuum source controls a pressure within the inner chamber separately from the outer chamber for controlling conversion of liquid within the inner chamber to a gas. The outer chamber, also under vacuum, is an insulative layer to prevent heat loss. 1. A water sanitizing system comprising:an inner chamber including a water inlet, a gas outlet and a discharge;an outer chamber disposed at least partially around the inner chamber;a lens for concentrating solar energy on contents within the inner chamber, wherein lens concentrates solar energy applied to a liquid within the inner chamber; anda vacuum source in communication separately with the inner chamber and the outer chamber, the vacuum source controlling pressure within the inner chamber separately from the outer chamber for controlling conversion of liquid within the inner chamber to a gas.2. The water sanitizing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the inner chamber and the outer chamber include transparent portions and the lens concentrates and directs solar energy through the transparent portions.3. The water sanitizing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lens comprises a Fresnel lens.4. The water sanitizing system as recited in claim 3 , further including Fresnel linear mirrors disposed within the outer chamber for focusing solar energy on the inner chamber.5. The water sanitizing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lens comprises a parabolic trough solar concentrator.6. The water sanitizing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lens comprises a portion of the outer chamber.7. The water sanitizing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lens comprises a linear heliostat solar ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Renewable transportation fuel process with thermal oxidation sysem

Номер: US20220033722A1
Автор: Jan DE REN, Xin X. Zhu
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A process for treating effluent streams in a renewable transportation fuel production process is described. One or more of the sour water stream and an acid gas stream are treated directly in thermal oxidation section. The process allows the elimination or size reduction of a sour water stripper unit, waste water treatment plant, and sulfur recovery unit.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

High-Efficiency Sludge Dehydrator Using An Adaptive Mechanical Vapor Re-compression Process

Номер: US20190015760A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A unique adaptive method of Mechanical Vapor Re-compression (MVR) to dehydrate abrasive sludge to a dry, sterile state that is nearly moisture free while maintaining extremely high process efficiencies by adaptively tuning the system parameters related to the varying specific plus latent heats of the input feedstream. This Adaptive MVR (AMVR) process is supported by the effective use of a unique method and apparatus for the optimization of the conductive heating process as applied to a range of sludge consistencies.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Water purifier

Номер: US20180016128A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A water purifier includes a cooling water tank that holds cooling water; a stirring member that is provided in the cooling water tank to stir the cooling water; a cold water pipe that is provided in the cooling water tank and wound several times in a cylindrical shape; an evaporator that is provided in the cooling water tank; a separator on which the evaporator is provided and that is provided over the cold water pipe to divide an internal space of the cooling water tank into a first space and a second space; and a plurality of holders that protrude upward from the bottom of the cooling water tank, and each of the holders having a seating groove for receiving a portion the cold water pipe.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Water purifier

Номер: US20180016129A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A water purifier includes: a cooling water tank that keeps cooling water; a stirring member that is provided in the cooling water tank to stir cooling water; a cold water pipe that is provided in the cooling water tank; an evaporator that is provided in the cooling water tank; and a separator on which the evaporator is provided and that is provided over the cold water pipe to divide the internal space of the cooling water tank into a first space and a second space, in which the separator has: a bottom that is horizontally formed and has a center hole through which the stirring member is inserted; a first extension that extends upward from the edge of the center hole; and a plurality of separation walls that extend upward from the top of the bottom and are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other around the center hole.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

AN IMPROVED SOLAR WATER DISTILLATION MODULE

Номер: US20200016507A1
Автор: MINNEY Robert
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An improved solar water distillation system including: a flow system for collecting one or more condensate streams from an input treatment liquid; and an input treatment liquid separator within the flow system adapted to collect excess input treatment liquid from the flow system separate from the one or more condensate streams. The treatment liquid is maintained separate to the condensate streams to substantially minimise cross-contamination of the one or more condensate streams. 118-. (canceled)19. An improved solar water distillation module substantially minimising cross-contamination of an input stream of a treatment liquid and a plurality of condensate streams , including:an elongate planar frame assembly defining a perimeter having a top end and a bottom end and side portions, and leg supports supporting the frame assembly at an angle to the horizontal defining a top end and a bottom end thereof, and at an angle to the vertical;a disbursement header mounted to the planar frame assembly located close to the top end, the disbursement header having a reservoir for receiving treatment liquid from a treatment liquid source;an elongate base tray mounted to the planar frame assembly having a planar upper surface and opposite facing surface, wherein the upper surface is heat conductive and adapted to reflect solar energy;a porous material sheet overlaying the planar upper surface of the base tray, wherein a top end portion of the porous material is in fluid communication with the reservoir of the disbursement header, and wherein the porous material sheet is adapted to draw liquid from the reservoir of treatment liquid and distribute the treatment liquid over the area defined by the upper surface of the base tray;an upper solar energy transmission wall attached to the planar frame extending over and spaced from the upper surface of the elongate base tray, the upper solar energy transmission wall formed of substantially clear or translucent plastic material having an ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for treating waste water

Номер: US20210017044A1
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A thin film, direct convection, evaporative process and apparatus for treating waste water on-site at a production area or waste water processing area relies on direct exposure of waste water to an open flame in an evaporation chamber, despite the waste water containing volatile substances, resulting in up to % reduction of total flow rate of waste water, and creating steam capable of being introduced safely to the environment. 1. An evaporation apparatus comprising: i. an upper mixing chamber comprising a fuel inlet and an air inlet, said mixing chamber feeding an intermediary flame chamber comprising a pilot assembly, said flame chamber feeding a lower burn chamber comprising an outlet and an annulus around its perimeter, said annulus comprising an inner wall having at its top an opening to said burn chamber;', 'ii. a fluid chamber situated externally around a lower portion of said mixing chamber and said flame chamber, said fluid chamber having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, said fluid outlet leading to said annulus;, 'a. a substantially enclosed burner unit comprisingb. an air train connecting to said air inlet and to said pilot assembly;c. a gas train connecting to said fuel inlet and to said pilot assembly; andd. a metered fluid train connecting to said fluid chamber, said metered fluid train configured to control the flow rate of fluid through said fluid inlet and to said fluid chamber.2. The evaporation apparatus of wherein the mixing chamber fuel inlet comprises a gas orifice pipe having a plurality of holes.3. The evaporation apparatus of wherein the air train is configured to deliver variable flow rates of air to the mixing chamber.4. The evaporation apparatus of wherein the gas train further comprises a heat exchanger upstream from the burner unit.5. The evaporation apparatus of wherein the gas train is configured to deliver variable flow rates of fuel to the mixing chamber.6. The evaporation apparatus of wherein the fuel is well head gas.7. The ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Solar thermal membrane distillation system for drinking water production

Номер: US20210017048A1
Принадлежит: Florida Atlantic University

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.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING WATER FROM AIR ON ISLAND

Номер: US20200018050A1
Автор: GUO Xiaojuan, XU Yongjun
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A device for obtaining water from air on an island includes: a concentrated solution air water obtaining system, a solar collector, a dilute solution dehydration system, a heat pump system, a solution heating system, and a water purification system. Humid air is introduced into the concentrated solution air water obtaining system, which performs a heat and mass transfer into a dilute solution and relatively low-temperature dry air. This air is used as interior fresh air. The diluted solution is heated by the solar collector, delivered to the dilute solution dehydration system, and sent to the solution heating system for heating and evaporating into water vapor. The water purification system cools, purifies, filters and stores the water vapor. At the same time, the heat pump system introduces heated humid air into the dilute solution dehydration system to recover heat contained in the heated humid air, and to extract water. 1. A device for obtaining water from air on an island , comprising:a concentrated solution air water obtaining system,a solar collector,a dilute solution dehydration system,a heat pump system,a solution heating system, and 'humid air on the island is introduced into the concentrated solution air water obtaining system, and the concentrated solution air water obtaining system performs a heat and mass transfer to turn the humid air into a dilute solution and relatively low-temperature dry air; the relatively low-temperature dry air is sent into the interior of an island building as interior fresh air, and the diluted solution is sent to the solar collector to be heated and delivered to the dilute solution dehydration system; the dilute solution dehydration system sends the dilute solution to the solution heating system for heating; then the dilute solution is sent back to the dilute solution dehydration system for dehydration to evaporate water in the dilute solution, and a water vapor accompanied with air is sent to the water purification system; ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Refrigeration Facility Cooling and Water Desalination

Номер: US20160023919A1
Автор: Constantz Brent R.
Принадлежит: DeepWater Desal LLC

The present disclosure provides systems for refrigeration facility cooling and water desalination. In certain aspects, the systems include a refrigeration facility having a water cooling subsystem configured to receive cool water and output warm water and a desalination plant co-located with the refrigeration facility and configured to receive and desalinate the warm water. Aspects of the invention also include methods for cooling a refrigeration facility using a water cooling subsystem and desalinating water with a desalination plant that is co-located with the refrigeration facility. 1. A system comprising:(a) a refrigeration facility comprising a water cooling subsystem configured to receive cool water and output warm water; and(b) a water desalination plant co-located with the refrigeration facility and configured to receive and desalinate the output warm water.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the cool water is received from an ocean or sea.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the water cooling subsystem comprises a water intake.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the water intake is positioned at a depth of 15 m or more in a water source.5. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the water intake is positioned below the photic zone in a water source.6. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a water discharge for discharging brine from the water desalination plant.7. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the water discharge is positioned at a depth of 15 m or more in a body of water.8. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the body of water is the same body of water from which the water cooling subsystem receives the cool water.9. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a power plant co-located with the refrigeration facility and the water desalination plant.10. The system according to claim 9 , wherein the power plant is operably connected to both of the refrigeration facility and the water ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

WASTE SYSTEM UTILIZING WASTE HEAT TO REDUCE WATER CONTENT IN WASTE

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

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

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Aerobic Treatment System

Номер: US20170022080A1
Принадлежит:

An aerobic treatment system is disclosed herein in which an aerobic holding treatment tank, having an inlet adapted to receive wastewater and an outlet adapted to discharge treated wastewater therefrom, is in communication with an aeration pump having an inlet nozzle in communication with the aerobic holding treatment tank for providing a source of air to the contents of the aerobic holding treatment tank. The aerobic treatment system may further include a generation pump disposed below ground level and in fluid communication with the aerobic holding treatment tank. The generation pump is provided in fluid communication with a high pressure pump in fluid access with an evaporator fan and misting nozzle. The system may further include electronics to connect to grid power, backup electronics for connection to auxiliary power sources, and at least one solar collector for providing a source of electricity. 1. A wastewater treatment system , comprising:a waste holding tank, having an inlet for receiving a waste stream, and an outlet for directing a fraction of the waste stream from the waste holding tank;a waste stream purification device having an inlet for receiving the fraction of the waste stream from the waste holding tank; anda pressure pump having an inlet provided in fluid communication with an outlet of the waste stream purification device for directing a purified water stream to an elevated evaporation module,wherein the elevated evaporation module comprises at least one fan and at least one fluid directing nozzle adjacent the at least one fan, the at least one fluid directing nozzle configured for directing the purified water stream from the waste stream purification device and pumped by the pressure pump to the at least one fan, andwherein the at least one fan and the at least one nozzle are configured to form a mist from the purified water stream.2. The wastewater treatment system of claim 1 , wherein the waste holding tank comprises a primary settling tank ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR CHILLING MULTILAYER COMBINED BUFFER SOLAR POWERED PHOTOVOLTAIC DISTILLER

Номер: US20190022549A1
Автор: LAM Kai Lok
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The present invention relates to a semiconductor chilling multilayer combined buffer solar powered photovoltaic distiller, comprises a machine frame, a first water tank for storing water to be distilled, a water pump, a heat collector, a steam pump, a condensation pipe, a second water tank for storing desalinated water, a PLC controller and a solar panel. The heat collector comprises an outer glass case and an inner glass case. The first water tank is connected to one end of the chamber of the inner glass case. The other end of the inner glass case is connected to the buffer tank. The steam pump is connected to the buffer tank. The steam pump, the condensation pipe fixedly mounted on the support plate and the water tank fixedly mounted on the base plate are connected in series. A semiconductor chilling plate and an electric heater are alternately disposed between the condensation pipe and the support plate. The structure is reasonable, having the advantages of simple, convenient to use, high energy utilization rate, does not rely on external power supply etc. can effectively solve the problem of traditional water resource treatment having big energy consumption, and the equipment and site being not movable. 1. A semiconductor chilling multilayer combined buffer solar powered photovoltaic distiller , comprises a machine frame , a first water tank for storing water to be distilled , a water pump , a heat collector , a steam pump , a condensation pipe , a second water tank for storing desalinated water , a PLC controller and a solar panel; the machine frame comprises a base plate , a support plate and a support pole; the two ends of the support plate are hinged to the base plate and the support pole respectively; an adjustment plate having a plurality of grooves is fixedly mounted on the base plate , a free end of the support pole is abut against the groove;the heat collector is fixedly mounted on the support plate; the heat collector comprises an outer glass case and ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

GIGACUBES SOLAR STILL

Номер: US20220041468A1
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A solar still that collects and focuses sunlight to convert to steam filthy water and condense the steam in a versatile multipurpose cube casing; the solar still's cube casing is also a building block to build horizontal or vertical structures while simultaneously purifying water; the Gigacubes solar still also builds floating structures, all while cleaning itself with the sun's heat, storing the clean water, heating air or water, and seamlessly interfacing with additional blocks; it performs these tasks while purifying water, providing flotation to a community, and cleaning itself; the Gigacubes solar still also grows plants and entire gardens with soil to provide a low maintenance source of local organic fresh produce in areas that would not otherwise be hospitable to plants on account of being devoid of clean or fresh water. 1. A building system comprisingcubes with solar stills that harness sunlight when assembled in both a horizontal and vertical configuration so communities can build horizontal structures like sidewalks and vertical structures like home walls and fences while also purifying water and without the need for electricity or moving parts;cubes with solar stills that simultaneously purify water, store purified water, float in the water they are purifying and assemble together to form pontoons, walls, bridges and floating communities;cubes with solar stills that are self-cleaning and can be either stationary next to polluted water sources that they purify or that can be mobile and float in water;cubes with solar stills that allow purified water to collect in a single location below them when stacked horizontally or vertically;cubes with solar stills that affix themselves to each other and to other panels and boxes with reversible hinges on their edges.2. A set of shapes comprisingbasic mathematically defined solar stills in cube shapes that are a building block for artificial intelligence and other computational tools to calculate the optimal ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

EVAPORATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20150027643A1
Принадлежит: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

An evaporation apparatus includes a vaporization chamber including a liquid inlet and a vapor outlet, a spray chamber which is connected to the vaporization chamber and sprays a vapor which has flowed out from the vapor outlet of the vaporization chamber, and a release chamber which is connected to the vaporization chamber and reduces a pressure of the vapor which has flowed out from the vapor outlet of the vaporization chamber. 1. An evaporation apparatus comprising:a vaporization chamber comprising a liquid inlet and a vapor outlet;a spray chamber which is connected to the vaporization chamber and sprays a vapor which has flowed out from the vapor outlet of the vaporization chamber; anda release chamber which is connected to the vaporization chamber and the spray chamber, and reduces a pressure of the vapor which has flowed out from the vapor outlet of the vaporization chamber.2. The evaporation apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a first pipe which connects the vaporization chamber and the release chamber to each other; anda second pipe which connects the release chamber and the spray chamber to each other,whereina cross-sectional area of the first pipe is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the release chamber, andthe cross-sectional area of the first pipe is smaller than or equal to a cross-sectional area of the second pipe.3. The evaporation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vapor which has flowed out from the vapor outlet comprises particles claim 1 , and the release chamber separates the particles from the vapor which has flowed out from the vapor outlet.4. The evaporation apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of filter members in the release chamber.5. The evaporation apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of filter members is respectively spherical or polyhedral micro-structures.6. The evaporation apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of filter members is further in the spray chamber.7. The evaporation apparatus of ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR STORING ENERGY AND GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER AND A DEVICE FOR STORING SOLAR ENERGY AND GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER

Номер: US20210024375A1
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A method for storing solar energy and generating electric power comprising the steps of utilizing a solar powered water treatment device () to convert non-potable water () into distillate () and concentrate (), storing the distillate and the concentrate in a distillate storage tank () and a concentrate storage tank () respectively and feeding the distillate from the distillate storage tank and the concentrate from the concentrate storage tank to a salient gradient power device () to generate electric power. 1. A method for storing energy and generating electric power comprising the steps of:feeding non-potable water to a water treatment device,converting in the water treatment device the non-potable water into distillate and concentrate,storing at least part of the distillate from the water treatment device in a distillate storage tank,storing the concentrate from the water treatment device in a concentrate storage tank,feeding the distillate from the distillate storage tank and the concentrate from the concentrate storage tank to a salient gradient power device to generate electric power, using a solar power system to generate electric power and to heat distillate from a water treatment device,', 'the distillate being distilled water,', 'using the heated distillate in the water treatment device to convert the non-potable water into distillate and concentrate,', 'feeding at least part of the distillate water treatment device to the solar power system,', 'using a part of the electric power generated by the solar power system and the salient gradient power device as a sole source of electric power to operate the water treatment device and the salient gradient power device,', 'feeding at least part of the electric power generated by the solar power system and the salient gradient power device to an electric power grid., 'wherein the method also comprises the steps of2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises the step of using at least part of the ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

DEW CYCLE GENERATOR AND COLLECTOR

Номер: US20210025147A1
Автор: Biancardi Robert P.
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A method and system for condensing water from ambient air at an ambient temperature. A dew extracting device with a dew extraction zone having a surface has the surface chilled to below dew temperature via a fluid refrigerant. The chilling of the surface is terminated once condensed liquid water is detected on the surface. The liquid water is removed from the surface and a temperature of the surface is allowed to rise above the dew point temperature, but remain below the ambient temperature. Then the process repeats to obtain additional liquid water. 1. A method of condensing water from ambient air at an ambient temperature using a dew extracting device with a dew extraction zone having a surface comprising the steps:chilling the surface in the dew extraction zone with a fluid refrigerant to below a dew point temperature until there is a detection of dew collecting on the surface,then terminating the chilling of the surface,removing liquid water from the surface,after the termination of the chilling of the surface, waiting for a rise in temperature of the surface in the dew extraction zone above the dew point temperature but below the ambient temperature, and thenrepeating the foregoing steps.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface in the dew extraction zone is chilled by the fluid refrigerant through a wall in a reservoir of the fluid refrigerant.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the fluid refrigerant remains in the reservoir while the liquid water is removed from the surface.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ambient air is flowed over the surface in the dew extraction zone by operation of an air moving device.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein liquid water is removed from the surface by operation of gravity.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the step of removing the liquid water from the surface comprises operating a dew harvesting device associated with the chilled surface.7. The method according to ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

MOBILE MECHANICAL VAPOR RECOMPRESSION EVAPORATOR

Номер: US20170028310A1
Автор: Zimmer Artur G.
Принадлежит: Caloris Engineering, LLC

A mobile mechanical vapor recompression evaporator system including a horizontal vapor separator and a horizontal forced circulation heat exchanger. The horizontal vapor separator can include a generally cylindrical housing configured in a generally horizontal orientation. The housing can include at least one product chamber having at least one product passage configured to receive at least one product. The housing further includes at least one vapor chamber having at least one vapor passage and at least one vapor window located between the at least one product chamber and the at least one vapor chamber, wherein a portion of the at least one product evaporates in the product chamber to produce a vapor that passes through the at least one vapor window into the at least one vapor chamber, and is discharged through the at least one vapor passage. 1. A vapor separator comprising: at least one product chamber having at least one product passage configured to receive at least one product;', 'at least one vapor chamber having at least one vapor passage; and', 'at least one vapor window located between the at least one product chamber and the at least one vapor chamber;', 'wherein a portion of the at least one product evaporates in the product chamber to produce a vapor that passes through the at least one vapor window into the at least one vapor chamber, and is discharged through the at least one vapor passage., 'a generally cylindrical housing configured in a generally horizontal orientation comprising2. A vapor separator comprising:a generally cylindrical housing configured in a generally horizontal orientation comprising:a first product chamber having a first product passage configured to receive a first product;a second product chamber having a second product passage configured to receive a second product;a vapor chamber positioned between the first product chamber and the second product chamber, the vapor chamber having a vapor passage;a first vapor window located ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DESALINATING SEAWATER

Номер: US20170028314A1
Автор: Jr. Herbert J., Roth
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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. 1. A method of desalinating saline water from a body of water , the method comprising:filling chambers of a plurality of tanks with a volume of saline water;heating the saline water to increase a pressure and produce water vapor within the chamber of each tanks;moving a condensation valve to an open position such that the water vapor is released into a respective condensing tube; andcondensing the water vapor to provide potable water.2. A method claim 1 , as set forth in claim 1 , wherein moving a condensation valve to an open position is further defined as moving a condensation valve to an open position such that the water vapor is released into a respective condensing tube as all other valves are in a closed position.3. A method claim 2 , as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising:moving the condensation valve to a closed position;moving an outlet valve of at least one of the tanks to an open position when the condensation valve is in the closed position such that water from the at least one of the tanks flows to a subsequent tank through the respective condensing tube.4. A method claim 3 , as set forth in claim 3 , further comprising:moving the outlet valve to a closed position; andmoving a purge valve to an open position when the outlet valve is in the closed position such that water from the at least one of the tanks flows to at least one of the body of water and a preceding tank.5. A method claim 4 , as set forth in claim 4 , further comprising:sensing a value in at least one of the tanks; ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

System and method for desalination

Номер: US20170029290A1
Принадлежит: Murdoch University

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

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170029716A1
Автор: Dasgupta Dhruva Jyoti
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The present invention discloses a process and an apparatus for treatment of petroleum sludges, emulsions and water bearing hydrocarbons wherein initially unbound water; salts; solids; water-free, free-flowing hydrocarbons are removed followed by separation into plurality of fractions that undergo rapid foam induced boiling and consequent steam-stripping of low boiling hydrocarbons from viscous hydrocarbons followed by hot water spray to enhance said foaming and steam-stripping, for further removal of fine water droplets present in a thin film through boiling during thermal foam breaking. The high boiling point water droplets are boiled out in the thermal foam breaker followed by separation of entrained liquid, condensation and separation of water and low boiling hydrocarbons. The residual water fraction in viscous hydrocarbons is removed through thin film boiling. The original hydrocarbons are recovered in marketable forms in two separate fractions thereby recovering bound and unbound water for environmentally safe applications thereof. 1. A process for boiling petroleum sludges , emulsions and water bearing hydrocarbons , preferably with determined quantity of water present , said process comprising the steps of:a) pretreating a sludge mixture for removal of unbound water; salts; solids; water soluble emulsifiers; water-free, free flowing hydrocarbons followed by segregating remaining sludge on account of viscosity using a plurality of separation equipment for recovering a plurality of fractions therefrom;b) treating the recovered fractions in step a) separately for removal of both bound and unbound water by a rapid foam induced boiling in a heating vessel with heat induced turbulent circulation of liquid through a distributed, multi layered, rapid heat flux leading to rapid generation of a foamed mass consisting of vapors of water and steam-stripped low boiling hydrocarbons, and a film consisting of remaining hydrocarbons and high boiling, smaller sized, dispersed ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

AIR PURIFICATION AND CONDENSATION WATER-PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180030695A1
Автор: NG TAT-YUNG
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Disclosed is an air purification and condensation water-production system which comprises at least one water-production device. The water-production device comprises a unit body, a water collection tank and a refrigeration system, wherein the refrigeration system comprises evaporators arranged on the side faces of the unit body, and a condenser arranged at the top of the unit body; the water collection tank is arranged at the bottom of the unit body and located below the evaporators; outside air enters the unit body through the evaporators on the side faces of the unit body and then is exhausted from air outlets in the top of the unit body through the condenser. The air purification and condensation water-production system can be used for producing pure drinking water at reasonable costs in places where energy and electricity are available, and overcome the drinking water difficulty for remote arid areas lacking water sources. 1. An air purification and condensation water-production system , comprising at least one water-production device , wherein the water-production device comprises a unit body and a refrigeration system , the refrigeration system comprises evaporators and a condenser and a water collection tank , and the evaporators are arranged on the side faces of the unit body; the water collection tank is arranged at the bottom of the unit body and located below the evaporators , and the condenser is arranged at the top of the unit body; outside air enters the unit body through the evaporators located on the side faces of the unit body and then is exhausted from air outlets in the top of the unit body through the condenser.2. The air purification and condensation water-production system according to claim 1 , wherein the water-production device comprises filter screens arranged on the outer sides of the evaporators claim 1 , and outside air enters the unit body through the filter screens and the evaporators.3. The air purification and condensation water- ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

OCEAN DESALINATION PLANT

Номер: US20190030453A1
Автор: Shin Jaeyong
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The present application discloses a desalination plant that desalinates ocean water. A water gate of the desalination plant is opened to allow salt water from an ocean to flow into an isolated salt water zone. Once desired amount of salt water enters the desalination plant, the water gate is closed to prevent both further salt water from flowing into and the isolated salt water from flowing out of the isolated salt water zone. An isolation wall prevents the isolated salt water from flowing into a desalted water zone. The isolated salt water in the isolated salt water zone is heated by using sunlight and electric heating elements to be vaporized. The sunlight entering the isolated salt water zone is reflected on multiple reflective surface to further heat the isolated salt water. The vaporized water flows towards the desalted water zone, and subsequently cools down to condense into desalted water. The desalted water in the desalted water zone flows through an exit pipe and is collected at a reservoir. 1. A desalination plant configured to desalinate salt water from an ocean using solar energy comprising:a roof;a water gate connected to the roof;a base portion connected to the water gate; and wherein the isolation wall is configured to prevent the salt water from flowing from a first side of the isolation wall to a second side of the isolation wall,', 'wherein an isolated salt water zone is formed on the first side of the isolation wall,', 'wherein a desalted water zone is formed on the second side of the isolation wall,', 'wherein the water gate is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state,', 'wherein the water gate in the open state is configured to allow salt water to flow from the ocean into the isolated salt water zone,', 'wherein the water gate in the closed state is configured to prevent the salt water from flowing into the desalination plant,', 'wherein isolated salt water is isolated from the ocean and contained in the isolated salt water ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Modular water purification device

Номер: US20220048792A1
Автор: Mehdi Hatamian
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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