公开(公告)号：US09556044B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14754990

申请日：2015-06-30

Applicant: EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.

Inventor： Rongqiang Fu ,  Kee Hoe Ng ,  Joseph D. Gifford ,  George Y. Gu ,  Li-Shiang Liang ,  Michael J. Shaw

IPC: C02F1/469 ,  C02F1/00 ,  B01D61/42 ,  B01D61/44 ,  B01D61/54 ,  B01D61/58 ,  C02F103/08 ,  C02F101/10

CPC classification number: C02F1/4695 ,  B01D61/422 ,  B01D61/44 ,  B01D61/54 ,  B01D61/58 ,  B01D2317/02 ,  C02F1/008 ,  C02F1/4691 ,  C02F1/4693 ,  C02F2101/10 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  C02F2201/46 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/4612 ,  C02F2201/46135 ,  C02F2201/4618 ,  C02F2209/005 ,  C02F2209/05 ,  C02F2209/06 ,  Y02A20/134 ,  Y02W10/33 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: Systems and methods for the desalination of seawater or brackish water for the purpose of obtaining potable water. Systems may include a combination of electrodialysis and electrodeionization modules. The system configuration and process controls may achieve low energy consumption and stable operation.

Abstract translation: 为了获得饮用水，海水或微咸水淡化的系统和方法。 系统可以包括电渗析和电去离子模块的组合。 系统配置和过程控制可实现低能耗和稳定运行。

公开(公告)号：US09481586B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14342936

申请日：2012-08-13

Applicant: Rihua Xiong ,  Linglu Yang

Inventor： Rihua Xiong ,  Linglu Yang

IPC: B01D61/44 ,  C02F1/469 ,  C02F9/00 ,  B01D61/58 ,  C02F1/46 ,  B01D61/48

CPC classification number: C02F1/4695 ,  B01D61/44 ,  B01D61/48 ,  B01D61/58 ,  B01D2311/04 ,  B01D2311/12 ,  C02F1/4602 ,  C02F1/4693 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/46115 ,  C02F2301/08 ,  C02F2303/22 ,  Y02A20/134

Abstract: A desalination system is provided. The desalination system comprises a desalination apparatus. The desalination apparatus comprises first and second electrodes, and a first group of paired ion exchange membranes disposed between the first and second electrodes to form a first group of alternating first and second channels. The first channels are configured to receive a first stream for desalination and the second channels are configured to receive a second stream to carry away ions removed from the first stream, respectively. The desalination apparatus further comprises a plurality of spacers disposed between each pair of the adjacent ion exchange membranes and between the first and second electrodes and the respective ion exchange membranes. Wherein each of the ion exchange membranes in the first group is a cation exchange membrane. A desalination system and a method for removing ions from an aqueous stream area also presented.

Abstract translation: 提供脱盐系统。 脱盐系统包括脱盐装置。 脱盐装置包括第一和第二电极以及设置在第一和第二电极之间的第一组成对的离子交换膜，以形成第一组交替的第一和第二通道。 第一通道被配置为接收用于脱盐的第一流，并且第二通道被配置为分别接收第二流以携带从第一流移除的离子。 脱盐装置还包括设置在每对相邻离子交换膜之间以及在第一和第二电极与各离子交换膜之间的多个间隔物。 其中第一组中的每个离子交换膜是阳离子交换膜。 还提出了一种脱盐系统和从水流区域中去除离子的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160229717A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US15026991

申请日：2014-10-09

Applicant: IDROPAN DELL'ORTO DEPURATORI S.R.I.

Inventor： Tullio SERVIDA

IPC: C02F1/469 ,  C02F1/46

CPC classification number: C02F1/4691 ,  C02F1/4604 ,  C02F1/4695 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/46115 ,  C02F2201/4616 ,  C25B9/20

Abstract: Apparatus for treating a fluid, which comprises a plurality of superimposed cells that are assembled and compressed together to form a stack by fixing means. Each cell comprises at least one chamber delimited by two facing containment layers and provided with an inlet opening and with an outlet opening for the passage of a fluid to be treated. Each chamber perimetrically arranges first sealing means for sealing it with fluid seal and houses at least one electrode layer for treating the fluid. According to the invention, each chamber comprise at least two support layers, e.g. rigid, made of plastic material, each of which being mechanically fixed to one of the two containment layers advantageously formed by the same electrode layers. Hence, first spacer means are provided, interposed between the two support layers of each cell in order to separate, by a first compression end stop distance, the two containment layers of the chamber and prevent excessive compressions of the layers of the cell while ensuring optimal hydraulic seal; and second spacer means are provided, interposed between the support layers of pairs of contiguous cells in order to separate them at a second compression end stop distance aimed to ensure the hydraulic connection between the cells without subjecting the same cells to an excessive compression which varies the internal size thereof in an imprecise manner.

Abstract translation: 用于处理流体的装置，其包括多个叠加的单元，其被组装和压缩在一起以通过固定装置形成堆叠。 每个电池包括由两个相对的容纳层限定的至少一个室，并且设置有入口开口和用于待处理流体通过的出口。 每个室周边地布置第一密封装置以将其密封并具有流体密封并且容纳至少一个用于处理流体的电极层。 根据本发明，每个室包括至少两个支撑层，例如， 刚性的，由塑料材料制成，其中的每一个被机械地固定到由相同的电极层有利地形成的两个容纳层中的一个。 因此，提供了第一间隔装置，其插入在每个电池的两个支撑层之间，以便通过第一压缩端止挡距离分离室的两个容纳层，并防止电池层的过度压缩，同时确保最佳 液压密封; 并且提供第二间隔装置，其插入在连续孔对之间的支撑层之间，以便在第二压缩端止挡距离处分离它们，以便确保电池之间的液压连接，而不会使相同的电池受到过度的压缩， 内部尺寸不精确。

公开(公告)号：US20160194770A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US15068023

申请日：2016-03-11

Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

Inventor： Masahiro YOKOTA ,  Hideo OOTA ,  Hisashi CHIGUSA ,  Hidemi MATSUDA

IPC: C25B15/08 ,  C25B9/08 ,  C25B15/02 ,  C25B1/46

CPC classification number: C25B15/08 ,  C02F1/46104 ,  C02F1/4618 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2209/03 ,  C25B1/46 ,  C25B9/08 ,  C25B13/00 ,  C25B15/02

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electrolytic apparatus includes an electrolytic cell including an anode chamber, an intermediate chamber, a cathode chamber, separating membranes, an anode in the anode chamber, and a cathode in the cathode chamber, a water supply portion which supplies water to the anode and cathode chambers and intermittently changes a water supply and discharge amount, an electrolyte fluid supply portion which supplies and discharges an electrolyte fluid to the intermediate chamber, and a controller which applies potential to the anode and the cathode and electrolyzes the electrolyte fluid in a state where the water supply and discharge amount is small or in a water static state in at least one of the anode and the cathode chambers.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，电解装置包括电解槽，该电解槽包括阳极室，中间室，阴极室，分离膜，阳极室中的阳极和阴极室中的阴极，供水部分， 并且间歇地改变供水和排出量，向中间室供应和排出电解质流体的电解质流体供应部分以及向阳极和阴极施加电位并且电解电解液的控制器 在所述阳极室和所述阴极室的至少一个中的供水量和排出量较小或处于水静态的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20160102025A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14881402

申请日：2015-10-13

Applicant: Advanced Plasma Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas NUNNALLY ,  Jerome D. FRANK ,  Justine HAN ,  Vladimir DERGUNOV

IPC: C05C5/00 ,  C05G3/00 ,  C05C11/00 ,  A01N25/02 ,  B01J19/08 ,  A01N59/00

CPC classification number: C05C5/00 ,  A01G7/06 ,  A01N25/02 ,  A01N59/00 ,  A61L9/00 ,  B01J19/088 ,  B01J2219/0809 ,  B01J2219/0841 ,  B01J2219/0847 ,  B01J2219/0849 ,  B01J2219/0869 ,  B01J2219/0884 ,  B01J2219/0894 ,  C02F1/4608 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F1/74 ,  C02F2201/008 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/4614 ,  C02F2201/46145 ,  C02F2209/06 ,  C02F2209/15 ,  C02F2301/08 ,  C02F2305/023 ,  C05C11/00 ,  C05G3/0076 ,  H05H1/48

Abstract: A water processing system is provided for providing plasma-catalytic enhanced water that contributes to improved yield and growth of plants. The system may include a plasma power supply configured to initiate the plasma and regulate the plasma discharge current of a plasma discharge, a plasma discharge reactor connected to the plasma power supply and configured to generate the plasma discharge, a pump connected to a water source and configured to deliver water to a nozzle configured to spray water into the plasma discharge, a compressor connected to a gas source and configured to deliver a gas for the plasma discharge, and collector to collect the water after the water has passed through the plasma discharge. Methods of making and applying the plasma-catalytic enhanced water are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种水处理系统，用于提供促进植物产量和生长的等离子体催化增强水。 该系统可以包括被配置为启动等离子体并调节等离子体放电的等离子体放电电流的等离子体电源，连接到等离子体电源并被配置为产生等离子体放电的等离子体放电反应器，连接到水源的泵， 构造成将水输送到被配置为将水喷射到等离子体放电中的喷嘴，压缩机，其连接到气源并且被配置为输送用于等离子体放电的气体，并且在水已经通过等离子体放电之后收集器收集水。 还提供了制备和应用等离子体催化增强水的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150251932A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14432335

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: E2METRIX INC.

Inventor： Mohamed Laaroussi ,  Ihsen Ben Salah ,  Mathieu Filion ,  Abderrazak Berrak

IPC: C02F1/463 ,  C02F1/461

CPC classification number: C02F1/463 ,  C02F1/46104 ,  C02F1/465 ,  C02F11/127 ,  C02F2001/007 ,  C02F2001/46119 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2201/461 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/4613 ,  C02F2301/022 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C12M21/02 ,  C12M33/00 ,  C12M47/14

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating, harvesting and primary dewatering microalgae biomass from a microalgae solution by destabilization thereof with addition of kinetic energy thereto is disclosed. The method to overcome the energetic barrier preventing a fluid-solid separation comprises injecting the microalgae solution in an electrolytic system comprising an electrocoagulation reactor generally comprising an anode module and a cathode module, the anodes and the cathode(s) being adapted to be electrically connected to perform electrolysis, thus separating, harvesting and primary dewatering microalgae biomass. Such process is generally achieved by providing a DC electric current, between the anodes and the cathode(s), to perform the separation of the bio mass in the solution, in preparation the following process steps of for liquid/solid separation and primary dewatering.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过对微藻溶液的不稳定性分离，收获和初级脱水微藻生物质的装置和方法，其中加入动能。 克服防止流体 - 固体分离的能量屏障的方法包括将微藻溶液注入包括通常包括阳极模块和阴极模块的电凝反应器的电解系统中，所述阳极和阴极适于电连接 进行电解，从而分离，收获和初级脱水微藻生物量。 这种方法通常通过在阳极和阴极之间提供DC电流来实现生物物质在溶液中的分离，以制备用于液/固分离和初次脱水的以下工艺步骤。

公开(公告)号：US09096451B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13651162

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: VOLTEA B.V.

Inventor： Albert van der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Bart Van Limpt ,  Thomas Richard Bednar ,  George Shoemaker Ellis ,  David Jeffrey Averbeck

IPC: C02F1/469 ,  C02F1/48 ,  H05K13/00 ,  C02F103/08

CPC classification number: C02F1/48 ,  C02F1/4691 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  C02F2201/46105 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/4616 ,  H01R13/5202 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus including a capacitive electrode stack. The capacitive electrode stack has a first electrode that includes a first current collector, a second electrode, and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus has a connector to connect the current collector inside the housing with an electrical source outside the housing, and the connector includes a closing off portion to close an opening in the housing and to form a boundary for the water in the housing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于去除离子的装置，该装置包括电容电极堆叠。 电容电极堆叠具有包括第一集电器，第二电极和第一和第二电极之间的间隔物的第一电极，以允许水在第一和第二电极之间流动。 该装置具有用于将壳体内的集电器与壳体外部的电源连接的连接器，并且连接器包括关闭部分以封闭壳体中的开口并且形成用于壳体中的水的边界。

公开(公告)号：US20150203376A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14598742

申请日：2015-01-16

Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Hwa Leung Heng ,  Richard Asplund

IPC: C02F1/467 ,  C25B1/26

CPC classification number: C02F1/4674 ,  C02F2103/42 ,  C02F2201/003 ,  C02F2201/46105 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/46145 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2303/04 ,  C02F2305/02 ,  C25B1/26 ,  E04H4/1281

Abstract: Assemblies designed to facilitate detection of water flow in low water flow situations. In some embodiments, the assembly includes a channel that narrows from an inlet end of the assembly to an outlet end of the assembly to increase the velocity of water flowing through the channel. In some embodiments, the assembly may also include a water delivery mechanism that delivers water flowing through the channel to a flow sensor and enables the detection of water flow, even in low flow situations.

Abstract translation: 设计用于便于在低水流情况下检测水流的组件。 在一些实施例中，组件包括从组件的入口端缩窄到组件的出口端的通道，以增加流过通道的水的速度。 在一些实施例中，组件还可以包括水输送机构，其将流过通道的水输送到流量传感器，并且即使在低流量情况下也能够检测水流。

公开(公告)号：US20150158745A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14561145

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: Wonder Water Pty Ltd

Inventor： William Ernest BRIGGS

IPC: C02F1/461 ,  C02F1/46

CPC classification number: C02F1/461 ,  B01D53/326 ,  C02F1/4606 ,  C02F1/46104 ,  C02F1/46109 ,  C02F1/4618 ,  C02F1/4678 ,  C02F2001/46123 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  C02F2103/026 ,  C02F2103/42 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/46145

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the processing of fluids and/or their carriers. Carriers may comprise pipes, tubes and the like or reservoirs for the distribution and/or storage of fluids. In one form, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus that is suitable for use in the treatment of various fluids, such as water, by introducing at least one chemically active metal into the water and its carriers for disinfection of the water in a controlled manner. The invention also relates to a biasing means for displacement of an electrode arrangement to allow for the introduction of ions into a fluid at a controlled or easily monitored rate that is commensurate with the amount of fluid flow.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及流体和/或其载体的加工。 载体可以包括用于分配和/或储存流体的管，管等或储存器。 在一种形式中，本发明涉及一种适用于处理各种流体（例如水）的方法和装置，通过将至少一种化学活性金属引入水中及其载体中以消毒水 受控的方式。 本发明还涉及用于使电极装置移位以允许以与流体流量相当的受控或易于监测的速率将离子引入流体的偏置装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150136711A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14530791

申请日：2014-11-02

Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor： MASAKI FUJIKANE ,  MARI ONODERA ,  SHIN-ICHI IMAI

IPC: C02F1/46 ,  B01J19/08 ,  C02F1/30

CPC classification number: C02F1/4608 ,  C02F1/46114 ,  C02F1/467 ,  C02F2001/46138 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/46175 ,  C02F2201/4619 ,  C02F2301/043 ,  C02F2303/04

Abstract: A liquid treatment apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a dielectric tube that defines a channel through which water to be treated flows, the channel being split upstream of the dielectric tube into a first channel and a second channel, the first channel and the second channel being merged with each other downstream of the dielectric tube, a first electrode at least partially disposed within the first channel, a second electrode at least partially disposed within the first channel, a first gas-supply unit that supplies gas to form a gas bubble into water to be treated that flows through the first channel, and a first power-supply that applies a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的液体处理装置包括限定要被处理的水流过的通道的电介质管，所述通道被分离成介电管的上游到第一通道和第二通道，第一通道和第二通道 在电介质管的下游彼此合并，至少部分地设置在第一通道内的第一电极，至少部分地设置在第一通道内的第二电极，提供气体以形成气泡的第一气体供应单元 流经第一通道的待处理水;以及在第一电极和第二电极之间施加电压的第一电源。