Centrifugal reverse-osmosis desalination unit
US4886597A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A20/131
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention disclosed is a desalination apparatus for removing salt from seawater. The apparatus operates on the principle of reverse-osmosis whereby a feed solution containing seawater is separated into a product solution of decreased salt concentration and an exhaust solution of increased concentration. An evacuated enclosure is included to reduce windage losses and power consumption.
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