Apparatus for distillation of water and methods for using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9102546
APP PUB NO 20130068607A1
SERIAL NO

13526838

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An apparatus and method for distilling fresh water from sea, and brackish water are disclosed. In essence, an inverted, Y-shaped structure is configured such that each leg of the figure contains two, concentric pipe means. One pipe means institutes the exterior of the leg, and is translucent. The smaller pipe means is positioned inside the first, and a vacuum exists between the two. Water is permitted to enter the pipe means, via a further pipe means in communication with the source of the water. When the water rises in the legs of the apparatus, concentrated heat provided via, e.g., Fresnel lenses, acts to evaporate the water, resulting in separation of salt and impurities therefrom. Pure water condenses in the device and accumulates in a reservoir provided for this purpose.

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SAUDI ABARIA OIL COMPANYBOX 5000 DHAHRAN 31311

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Molah, Tawfeek Ahmed Mohammed Jeddah, SA 1 0

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