Solar distillation system
US8088257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S203/11
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure is generally directed to a solar distillation system capable of recovering potable water from non-potable water. In certain embodiments, the system includes a substantially air tight solar still having a roof top composed of a solar light-transmitting material. The solar still includes a tube positioned below and running underneath the roof top, the tube having an exit end. Additionally, the solar still includes a heating surface positioned below the roof top and adapted for receiving at least a portion of the non-potable water exiting the tube at the exit end. Non-potable water on the heating surface is solar heated and a portion of the non-potable water evaporates and condenses on the outside of the tube to be collected as potable water.
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