Device and method for purifying and recycling shower water
US10596500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A20/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention describes a hybrid device (1) for a recirculation shower, allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein said hybrid device (1) comprises a recirculation loop (2), a filter system (4) with a nano-filter (5) such as for instance an electropositive nano-ceramic filter, e.g. a nano alumina (fiber) filter, at least one filter quality sensor (3), at least one pre-filter (6), and wherein the hybrid device (1) is arranged to redirect the water from recirculation to drainage when the at least one filter quality sensor (3) indicates the need thereof.
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