Membrane assisted evaporation process and device for brine concentration
US6656361B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D63/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is disclosed amembrane assisted evaporation process (MAE) for economically and reliably removing water added to brine. The process comprises using low-grade waste heat and air to evaporate water from diluted salt brines when the water moves across a membrane in a liquid state.
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