Distillation: apparatus – Apparatus – Types
Reexamination Certificate
2010-05-25
2011-12-27
Manoharan, Virginia (Department: 1771)
Distillation: apparatus
Apparatus
Types
C159S014000, C159S015000, C159S026200, C159S903000, C165S048200, C165S146000, C202S185300, C202S266000, C203S010000, C203S100000, C203SDIG010, C203SDIG017, C060S641900
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083902
ABSTRACT:
The evaporative desalination system removes salt and contaminants from brine or salt water to produce purified potable water. The evaporative desalination system includes an inclined housing having a raised upper end and a lower end. An upper wall of the inclined housing is formed from an optically transparent material, such as glass. A plurality of stepped evaporator trays are mounted within the inclined housing, and a water collection tray is disposed within the inclined housing adjacent the lower end. Ambient light is transmitted through the optically transparent upper wall, causing the salt water contained within the plurality of stepped evaporator trays to evaporate. Evaporated water vapor rises from each evaporator tray to form a layer of condensed pure water on the inner surface of the upper wall. The condensed pure water drips toward the lower end of the inclined housing to collect in the water collection tray.
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Abdelrahman Wael G.
Al-Garni Ahmed Z.
Kassem Ayman H.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Litman Richard C.
Manoharan Virginia
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