Thermoelectric power generation and mineral extraction from brines

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PATENT NO 11316089
APP PUB NO 20200279987A1
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16876210

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Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus that uses a brine from a well that is used to both generate electricity and recover valuable minerals present in the brine. The method and apparatus uses a hydrophobic membrane to separate water vapor from the brine to concentrate the brine that is then used to recover the minerals.

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SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTEBIRMINGHAM AL 35205

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Melsert, Ryan Reno, US 8 35
Renew, Jay Kennesaw, US 3 6

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