US5248394A
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Liquid purifying/distillation device
Assignee: FSR Patented Technologies Ltd
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Filing: 1992-03-23
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Granted: 1993-09-28
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Expires: 2012-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A distillation purifying system including a section which creates a vacuum pressure that is transmitted throughout the system, a distillation/purification zone in which fluids to be distilled/purified are treated, and a collection zone in which the distilled/purified liquids are transferred. The system is effective for use with liquids, solutions, fluids and the like and can be used for water treatment as well as bodily fluid treatment.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry Schlesinger
- 👤 Harold Rapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:08
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/10; B01D3/106; B01D1/00; B01D1/30; B01D1/305; B01D3/007; B01D3/103; B01D5/00; B01D5/0078; B01D5/009; C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/02; C02F1/04; B01D1/0011; B01D1/0029; B01D1/0035; B01D1/0058; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/08; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/124; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/16; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/16; Y10S203/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A vacuum distillation apparatus comprising: a vacuum means for generating vacuum pressure; a distillation and separation chamber having an evaporator chamber and a condensing means, said condensing means being in communication with said evaporator chamber; a vapor separation means and a heating means located in said evaporator chamber; a heat exchanger connected to said condensing means; a degassification tank connected to said evaporator chamber and said vacuum means; a liquid transfer means having a first end extending into liquid to be distilled and a second end opening into said evaporator chamber through said degassification tank; a discharge pipe connected to said evaporator chamber for draining non vaporized material from said evaporator chamber; a distillate trap connected between said condensing means and said vacuum means; a collection means connected to said distillate trap for collecting distillate that passes through said distillate trap; and a computer control means for ensuring that a vacuum level in said vacuum distillation apparatus corresponds to a latent heat of vaporization point which represents a set relationship with respect to the temperature of the liquid to be distilled before activating the heating means for use, wherein said liquid to be distilled passes through said liquid transfer means into said degassification tank, into said distillation and separation chamber and as distillate out of said distillate trap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A vacuum distillation apparatus comprising: a vacuum means for generating vacuum pressure; a distillation and separation chamber having an evaporator chamber and a condensing means, said condensing means being in communication with said evaporator chamber; a vapor separation means and a heating means located in said evaporator chamber; a heat exchanger connected to said condensing means; a degassification tank connected to said evaporator chamber and said vacuum means; a liquid transfer means having a first end extending into liquid to be distilled and a second end opening into said evaporator chamber through said degassification tank; a discharge pipe connected to said evaporator chamber for draining non vaporized material from said evaporator chamber; a distillate trap connected between said condensing means and said vacuum means; a collection means connected to said distillate trap for collecting distillate that passes through said distillate trap; and a computer control means for ensuring that a vacuum level in said vacuum distillation apparatus corresponds to a latent heat of vaporization point which represents a set relationship with respect to the temperature of the liquid to be distilled before activating the heating means for use, wherein said liquid to be distilled passes through said liquid transfer means into said degassification tank, into said distillation and separation chamber and as distillate out of said distillate trap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 further comprising sensors connected to said computer control means for automated operation of the vacuum distillation apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 wherein said distillate trap, said distillation and separation chamber, and said collection means are insulated and atmospherically sealed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 3 further comprising a third end of said liquid transfer means, said third end connecting to said heat exchanger; and a valved exit pipe having a first end which extends into said liquid to be distilled and a second end which connects to said heat exchanger, such that said liquid passes through said liquid transfer means into said heat exchanger and out of said valved exit pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 3 further comprising a closed and insulated tank for collection of non vaporized materials which have collected in the base of said evaporator chamber, said insulated tank being connected to said evaporator chamber through said discharge pipe and comprising valves and a sensor, said tank being connected through said valves to said evaporator chamber, and said vacuum means, said sensor working in conjunction with said computer means for the opening and closing of said valves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 further comprising hydraulic recovery means associated with said distillation and separation chamber for reducing pumping and power consumption in said vacuum distillation apparatus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 wherein said vacuum means has at least two atmospherically closed towers; a vented tank connected to said towers; a pump connected between said vented tank and said towers; and valves associated with said towers whereby oil from said tank alternately fills into and empties from each tower.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 7 wherein said towers are 35 to 50 feet in height and 6 to 14 inches in diameter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 7 wherein said distillation and separation chamber is 42 to 50 feet in height.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 8 wherein said oil fills each tower to a level corresponding to one atmosphere of pressure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 wherein said vacuum means is a water seal vacuum pump with air ejectors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
78 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 wherein said collection means is comprised of at least two tanks, valves and sensors, said tanks being directly connected through said valves to said distillate trap and said vacuum means and also directly connected through said valves to atmosphere, and to a collection conduit open to atmosphere wherein distilled liquid passing through said trap flows toward said at least two closed tanks to be alternately collected and drained from each tank.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 wherein said vacuum means is a two stage vacuum pump with an in-line desiccant or moisture vapor trap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a supplemental heating electrode located between said heating means and said vapor separation means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 wherein said trap is u shaped.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 wherein said distillate trap is connected to said condensing means so that the flow of the distillate through said trap is facilitated by gravity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vacuum distillation apparatus of claim 1 wherein said degassification means is insulated and sealed to atmosphere.
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