Systems and methods for solar distillation

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

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Bhat, N. (Department: 1764)

Distillation: apparatus

Apparatus

Types

C159S903000, C159SDIG015, C202S267100, C203S010000, C203S086000, C203SDIG010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07153395

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an improved solar powered distillation system and method. The solar powered still may have a membrane that is extruded, molded, or sprayed-on. The membrane may be installed in a lightweight basin as a liner resulting in improved ease of still manufacturing and assembly as well as improved sealing. Further, the membrane may have a plurality of fluid reservoirs. In a preferred embodiment, the membrane material may be an opaque water grade non-toxic odorless, tasteless silicon, Uniprene, or Sarlink. In one variation, the solar still basin casing may be molded and made of ABS, polycarbonates, or polybutylene. The solar still may further include legs made of PVC or similar pipe materials and may include a strengthening member formed integrally in the bottom surface of the basin casing. The still may include a metal and rubber seal stripping to couple a sheet of glass to the still basing.

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