Systems and methods for distillation of water from seawater, brackish water, waste waters, and effluent waters
US10144655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W10/37
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to water purification using solar energy. More specifically, systems and methods according to the present invention collect solar energy to heat non-potable water in a super-insulated structure. Compressed heated air is injected to evaporate water vapor out of brackish water, saltwater, or dirty water, thereby creating saturated air. The saturated air is drawn through a cooling tower and distilled water is precipitated. The systems and methods employ heat recovery and recycling processes to maximize energy efficiency.
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