Systems and methods for solar distillation

Details Systems and methods for solar distillation Systems and methods for solar distillation

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Bhat, Nina (Department: 1771)

Distillation: apparatus

Apparatus

Types

C202S267100, C203S010000, C203S086000, C159S022000, C159S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07955477

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to distillation systems and methods. The still may have an impermeable nonporous membrane that may be extruded, molded, vacuum formed or sprayed-on. The membrane may be installed in a lightweight basin as a liner. The distillation system may also include a unique sealing system that may include a gasket with a cross-section shaped like the lowercase letter “e” and may include a trim piece that hold a basin casing and casing cover together. The distillation system may be designed in such a manner so as to make shipping and assembly easy and cost effective. For example, the distillation system may be constructed as a kit that all needed components and all the components are placed inside of a standard dimension box for shipping. In various embodiments, the distillation system may be a solar distillation system.

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