Evaporation-condensation systems and methods for their manufacture and use
US10010811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2103/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An evaporation-condensation system and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The system may include a condensation surface having one or more wipers and a gas diffusion apparatus. The one or more wipers may be configured to move over the condensation surface to displace one or more of fouling material and condensed material that may be present on the condensation surface. The gas diffusion apparatus may include one or more anti-gas blades positioned substantially parallel to the condensation surface and one or more gas storage areas. The gas diffusion apparatus may be configured to guide an amount of vapor molecules towards the condensation surface and promote condensation of the vapor molecules by rotating the one or more anti-gas blades around a central axis and displacing an amount of non-condensable gas into the one or more gas storage areas.
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