Vacuum air gap membrane distillation system and method for desalination
US10118128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W10/37
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a vacuum air gap membrane distillation system for desalination purposes. More particularly, this invention relates to a membrane distillation system with multiple cells in which the system's flux is increased due to the temperature and pressure differential within the system. The configuration of the vacuum air gap membrane distillation system allows for latent heat within the system to be recycled effectively reducing the energy consumption of the system.
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