Low energy fluid purification system

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United States of America

PATENT NO 10550008
APP PUB NO 20160376168A1
SERIAL NO

15149084

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A low energy fluid purification system and method of implementation including some embodiments having a vacuum-rated first chamber placed in or near a body of water with higher temperature near the surface and lower temperatures at greater depths. The vacuum-rated first chamber holds a quantity of non-potable water and a low pressure area less than or equal to the water's vapor pressure. Vaporization occurs when the higher temperature surface water is brought into contact with the low pressure area. A tubular vapor transport passage allows the vaporized water to pass to a lower temperature and lower pressure condensation chamber. The lower temperature condensation chamber is cooled by lower temperature water from a selected depth below the surface. As the temperature of the vapor lowers, the vapor will condense. This condensation is collected as a quantity of potable water. Additional embodiments and methods are also provided.

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  • THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
MacDougall, Craig A Norco, US 2 3
Switzer, Dylan Riverside, US 1 2
Wiest, Aaron Norco, US 14 139

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