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Modular humidification-dehumidification apparatus for concentrating solutions

US9259667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2013
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A modular humidification-dehumidification (HDH) apparatus and system for concentrating a solution including a plurality of internal modules coupled to each other. The plurality of internal modules includes a humidification module and a dehumidification module in gas flow communication with the humidification module. The humidification module includes humidification media facilitating evaporation of liquid from the solution to gas as the solution passes through the humidification media thereby producing a concentrated solution and a humidified gas. The dehumidification module includes a condensing heat exchanger for condensing vapor from the humidified gas.

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