17results about "Evaporator liquid feeder" patented technology

The present invention relates to a saltwater evaporator (1) with a housing (10) which substantially encloses an interior space (11) with at least one vapor outlet opening (12) and has at least one first saltwater inlet (11a), wherein the surface of the interior space (11) and the first saltwater inlet (11a) are configured to allow saltwater (A) to flow off as a saltwater film (B) along the vertical axis (Z) on the surface of the interior space (11), and with at least one heat source (16, 17) which is configured and arranged within the interior space (11) to heat the side of the saltwater film (B) facing away from the surface of the interior space (11), which faces the heat source (16, 17), without contact, such that exactly a portion of the liquid phase of the saltwater film (B) is evaporated, wherein the housing (10) further comprises at least one saltwater outlet (11c) of the interior space (11).which is arranged and designed along the vertical axis (Z) below the first saltwater inlet (11a) to drain the remaining part of the liquid phase of the saltwater film (B) out of the interior (11).

The embodiments described in this specification relate to systems, devices, and methods for capturing CO2 from ambient air. In some aspects, the device may include a platform having a top and a bottom, a lifting mechanism configured to move the platform vertically, a plurality of orifices defined by the top of the platform and configured to discharge a liquid onto a tray, and an actuator configured to move laterally along the bottom side of the top of the platform and configured to push and move the tray laterally. In some embodiments, the bottom may support the tray as the tray moves laterally. In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism may include at least one of a chain or a linear actuator driven by a motor.

The present invention relates to a saltwater evaporator (1) comprising a housing (10), which substantially encloses an inner space (11) having at least one steam outlet opening (12) and has at least a first saltwater feed (11a), wherein the surface of the inner space (11) and the first saltwater feed (11a) are designed to allow saltwater (A), as a saltwater film (B), to run off along the vertical axis (Z) on the surface of the inner space (11), and comprising at least one heat source (16, 17), which is designed and arranged within the inner space (11) in order to contactlessly heat the side of the saltwater film (B) which faces away from the surface of the inner space (11) and faces the heat source (16, 17) in such a way that exactly one part of the liquid phase of the saltwater film (B) is evaporated, wherein the housing (10) further comprises at least one saltwater outlet (11c) of the inner space (11), which is arranged and formed along the vertical axis (Z) below the first saltwater feed (11a) to carry off the rest of the liquid phase of the saltwater film (B) out of the inner space (11).

Embodiments described herein relate to systems, devices, and methods for uptake of CO2 from ambient air. In some aspects, a device can include a platform with a top portion and a bottom portion, an elevation mechanism configured to move the platform vertically, a plurality of orifices defined by the top portion of the platform, the plurality of orifices configured to dispense liquid toward a tray, and an actuator configured to move laterally along a bottom side of the top portion of the platform, the actuator configured to urge the tray to move laterally. In some embodiments, the bottom portion can support the tray as the tray moves laterally. In some embodiments, the elevation mechanism can include at least one of a chain or a linear actuator driven by a motor.

Embodiments described herein relate to systems, devices, and methods for taking CO2 from ambient air. In some aspects, an apparatus may include a platform having a top portion and a bottom portion, a lift mechanism configured to move the platform vertically, a plurality of apertures defined by the top portion of the platform and configured to dispense liquid toward a tray, and an actuator configured to move laterally along a bottom side of the top portion of the platform, the actuator is configured to urge the tray to move in the lateral direction. In some embodiments, the bottom portion may support the tray as it moves in the lateral direction. In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism may include at least one of a chain driven by a motor or a linear actuator.

Water distillation apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed. A water purification system includes a distillation device selectively in fluid communication with a fluid source via a source proportional valve bank, the distillation device having a concentrate output coupled with a concentrate flow path and a condensate output coupled with a condensate flow path; a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger, there being a dedicated source proportional valve for each heat exchanger; a condensate sensor assembly; and a controller configured to, in a first mode of operation, distribute a commanded flow of source fluid from the fluid source between the source proportional valves based on a difference between a first target temperature and a current concentrate temperature received by the controller from the condensate sensor assembly, and, in a second mode of operation, distribute a commanded flow of source fluid from the fluid source between the source proportional valves based on a difference between the first target temperature and the current concentrate temperature received by the controller from the condensate sensor assembly. The entire command stream is assigned to a source proportional valve dedicated to the second heat exchanger, and a source proportional valve dedicated to the first heat exchanger is opened at a duty cycle not greater than a predetermined limit.

The invention relates to a method (200) of controlling a steam generation system (10) which includes one or more liquid reservoirs (12), a steam generator (14) and a steam output (28). During a present steam cycle, an injection time in which a steam generator (14) injects steam is determined. The injection time is multiplied by a predetermined steam flow rate of the steam generator (14). Based on the predetermined steam flow rate and on the injection time, a quantity of liquid remaining in the liquid reservoirs (12) is determined. Based on the predetermined steam flow rate and on the quantity of liquid remaining in the liquid reservoirs (12), a remaining time is determined.

The application discloses a multi-branch distributor with a double-layer nested structure and a devolatilization tower, which comprises a first component and a second component, the first component comprises a main branch and a plurality of branch paths, and the second component is arranged outside each branch path of the first component; each branch path of the first component comprises a feeding structure and a plurality of bubble breaking holes arranged on the feeding structure, and the second component comprises a liquid storage structure, a plurality of exhaust holes arranged on the top of the liquid storage structure and a plurality of liquid distribution holes arranged on the bottom of the liquid storage structure. The distributor is designed as a double-layer nested structure, the inner layer feeding structure is provided with bubble breaking holes, the fluid is separated into gas phase and liquid phase through the bubble breaking holes, and then the liquid is distributed through the liquid distribution holes, so that the gas-liquid separation effect is good, the high-viscosity fluid can be stably discharged to form a uniform and complete falling film under various process conditions, the devolatilization efficiency is improved, and the product quality is uniform.

An evaporator is provided for evaporating water from an ambient body of water having a water surface. The evaporator includes a housing that has a proximal end proximate to the water surface, a distal end distal to the water surface, and a housing air flow channel directed toward the water surface. The housing is disposed on a support, such as a float assembly, that positions the housing above the water surface. The evaporator also includes an air flow induction device, preferably an impeller, disposed to direct an air flow stream from the distal end toward the proximal end through the housing air flow channel and toward the water surface so that the air contacts the water. The impeller preferably is made of a fiberglass material. The support preferably includes at least one float assembly air flow channel that receives the air flow stream from the housing and directs it outwardly from the evaporator. Water injection devices such as spray nozzles or atomizing nozzles preferably are disposed in the float assembly channel or channels to inject the water into the air flow stream.

To provide a water vapor distillation system.SOLUTION: The system includes a water vapor distillation device configured to receive a volume of source water from a fluid source and produce distillate. The device comprises: a concentrate flow path comprising a concentrate output; a distillate flow path comprising a distillate output; at least one source proportioning valve; a first heat exchanger comprising at least a portion of the distillate flow path; a second heat exchanger including at least a portion of the concentrate flow path, in which the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger are in fluid flow communication with the fluid source; a distillate sensor assembly which is in communication with the distillate flow path and located downstream of the first heat exchanger, and configured to generate a distillate temperature measurement value; and a controller configured to control the source proportioning valves.SELECTED DRAWING: None

A system includes a first separator configured to receive waste water, retain a first portion of the waste water, and separate the first portion of the waste water into a first vapor and a first solid material; and a second separator in fluid communication with the first separator, the second separator being configured to receive a second portion of the waste water from the first separator and to separate the second portion of the waste water into a second vapor and a second solid material, the second separator including a first condenser, a heating element, and a first electrocoagulation unit. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Water distillation apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed. A distillation device includes a source fluid input, an evaporator, a condenser, a concentrate level sensor configured to sense a current concentrate level in a concentrate reservoir having an inflow path disposed above the evaporator and having a long axis extending alongside the evaporator, and at least one controller configured to govern a rotational speed of the impeller in a low temperature distillate production state and in a high temperature distillate production state by periodically generating an impeller motor command based on a low temperature distillate production rated speed command in the low temperature distillate production state and a high temperature distillate production rated speed command in the high temperature distillate production state, the low temperature distillate production rated speed command being a faster motor speed command than the high temperature distillate production rated speed command.

The present invention relates to a saltwater evaporator (1) comprising a housing (10), which substantially encloses an inner space (11) having at least one steam outlet opening (12) and has at least a first saltwater feed (11a), wherein the surface of the inner space (11) and the first saltwater feed (11a) are designed to allow saltwater (A), as a saltwater film (B), to run off along the vertical axis (Z) on the surface of the inner space (11), and comprising at least one heat source (16, 17), which is designed and arranged within the inner space (11) in order to contactlessly heat the side of the saltwater film (B) which faces away from the surface of the inner space (11) and faces the heat source (16, 17) in such a way that exactly one part of the liquid phase of the saltwater film (B) is evaporated, wherein the housing (10) further comprises at least one saltwater outlet (11c) of the inner space (11), which is arranged and formed along the vertical axis (Z) below the first saltwater feed (11a) to carry off the rest of the liquid phase of the saltwater film (B) out of the inner space (11).

A water vapor distillation apparatus is disclosed. The water vapor distillation apparatus includes a sump, an evaporator having a first side in communication with the sump and a second side in fluid communication with a vapor chamber, a concentrate storage attached to the vapor chamber via an inflow path having a first portion and a second portion, the second portion at least partially defined by a barrier that extends into the concentrate storage in a direction transverse to the first portion and divides it into an unshaded section and a shaded section, a float assembly disposed in the shaded section, the float assembly displaced within a range of displacement that includes points of a same elevation as an expected range of a vapor chamber liquid level or displaced within a range of displacement that includes points above the expected range of the vapor chamber liquid level, a sensor configured to monitor a position of the float assembly and output a data signal indicative of the liquid level in the vapor chamber based on the position of the float assembly, and a compressor having an inlet in fluid communication with the vapor chamber and an outlet in fluid communication with a condenser.

A gas scrubber may include an absorption apparatus configured for receiving a gas and absorbing the gas in an absorption medium, as well as an evaporation apparatus configured for evaporating at least a part of the liquid that is introduced. The absorption apparatus may have an introduction apparatus for the gas, an apparatus for circulating the absorption solution that has reacted with the gas, a discharge apparatus for at least a part of the absorption solution that has reacted with the gas, and a cooling system for the circulating absorption solution. The absorption apparatus and the evaporation apparatus can be connected via a heat exchanger such that heat content of the absorption solution that has reacted with the gas is used at least in part for the evaporation.

A steam generation system (10) includes one or more liquid reservoirs (12) and a steam generator (14) converting liquid from the liquid reservoirs (12) into steam during a steam cycle. The liquid reservoirs (12) are connected to the steam generator (14) via a first liquid line (16) and via a second liquid line (22). First and second fluid level sensors are associated with a minimum level and with a maximum level of liquid in the steam generator (14), respectively. A fill pump (20) is located along the first liquid line (16) and controls liquid exiting the liquid reservoirs (12) and entering the steam generator (14). A drainage pump (24) is located along the second liquid line (22) and controls liquid exiting the steam generator (14) and entering the liquid reservoirs (12). The steam generator (14) is connected to steam output (28) via a steam line (26). The calibration method comprises the step of estimating a flow rate of a component of the steam generation system (10) which may be the steam generator (14) or the fill pump (20) or the drainage pump (24). The flow rate of the component of the steam generation system (10) may be estimated at the beginning of a steam cycle or during a steam cycle or after a steam cycle.

We provide steam distillation systems. [Solution] The system includes a steam distillation device configured to receive a certain volume of source water from a fluid source and produce a distillate, the device comprising: a first heat exchanger comprising a concentrate flow path having a concentrate output; a distillate flow path having a distillate output; at least one source constant ratio valve; and at least a portion of the distillate flow path; and a second heat exchanger comprising at least a portion of the concentrate flow path, wherein the first and second heat exchangers are in fluid flow communication with a fluid source; and a distillate sensor assembly communicating with the distillate flow path and located downstream of the first heat exchanger, the distillate sensor assembly comprising a distillate sensor assembly configured to generate a distillate temperature measurement; and a controller configured to control the source constant ratio valve.