Water evaporation system and method
US8460509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B41/005
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding a fluid reservoir and an air flow path that is disposed over top of the fluid reservoir. The housing has an inlet opening and a spaced apart outlet opening that both provide communication between the outside environment and the air flow path. A fan is positioned to draw the air out of the air flow path through the outlet opening. A baffle projects into the air flow path at a location between inlet opening and the outlet opening so as to constrict the area of the air flow path thereat. A plurality of spray nozzles are positioned within air flow path between the baffle and the first end of the housing. A pump is configured to draw fluid from the reservoir and deliver it to the plurality of spray nozzles.
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