Desalination using low-grade thermal energy

Details Desalination using low-grade thermal energy Desalination using low-grade thermal energy

2007-12-12

2011-12-20

Manoharan, Virginia (Department: 1771)

Distillation: processes, separatory

Water purification only

Under pressure or vacuum

C062S238500, C062S430000, C062S529000, C062S324100, C159S023000, C159S046000, C159S047100, C159SDIG016, C202S154000, C202S176000, C202S183000, C202S205000, C202S235000, C203S010000, C203S025000, C203S027000, C203S091000, C203SDIG016, C203SDIG016, C203SDIG017

Reexamination Certificate

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08080138

ABSTRACT:
This invention describes a low temperature, self-sustainable desalination process operated under natural vacuum conditions created and maintained by barometric pressure head.

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