Algae growth
    1.
    发明授权
    Algae growth 有权
    藻类生长

    公开(公告)号:US09375654B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-28

    申请号:US13326549

    申请日:2011-12-15

    IPC分类号: C12N1/12 B01D1/22

    摘要: An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a flowing algae film. The algae film flow may be gravity-induced or the result of an alternative force. The algae is deposited on an upper end of a flow surface where a relatively thick layer of the film forms. The algae film flows over a fluid dispersal region where the surface area is expanding, which results in thinning of the film thickness. The fluid then flows over an active region where the surface area is designed to control the fluid film thickness. While in the active region, the algae film may absorb carbon dioxide, while releasing water vapor. Hydrogen gas may be captured from the process, as well.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于控制流动藻膜的厚度的装置和方法。 藻膜的流动可能是重力引起的,或是替代力的结果。 藻类沉积在形成相对厚的膜层的流动表面的上端。 藻膜在表面积扩大的流体分散区域上流动,导致膜厚变薄。 然后,流体流过有效区域,其中表面积被设计成控制流体膜厚度。 在活性区域,藻类膜可以吸收二氧化碳,同时释放水蒸气。 也可以从工艺中捕获氢气。

    Solar distillation apparatus
    2.
    发明授权
    Solar distillation apparatus 有权
    太阳能蒸馏装置

    公开(公告)号:US09382132B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US13326860

    申请日:2011-12-15

    摘要: A solar distillation device and method of constructing same are disclosed. The device employs a fluid flow surface for controlling the thickness of a flowing, laminar fluid (i.e., seawater in preferred embodiments) film. The fluid is deposited on an upper end of the flow surface where a relatively thick layer forms. The fluid flows over a fluid dispersal region and then over an active region where the surface area is designed to control the fluid film thickness for maximum evaporation. An outer domed surface surrounds the fluid flow surface and may enhance the heating effect from the sun.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种太阳能蒸馏装置及其构造方法。 该装置采用流体流动表面来控制流动的层流体(即优选实施例中的海水)膜的厚度。 流体沉积在形成相对厚的层的流动表面的上端。 流体流过流体分散区域,然后流过活性区域,其中表面积被设计成控制流体膜厚度以实现最大的蒸发。 外圆顶表面围绕流体流动表面并且可以增强来自太阳的加热效果。

    Falling film evaporator
    3.
    发明授权
    Falling film evaporator 有权
    落膜蒸发器

    公开(公告)号:US08871062B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-28

    申请号:US12953058

    申请日:2010-11-23

    摘要: An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a flowing, laminar fluid film. The film flow may be gravity-induced or the result of an alternative force. The fluid is deposited on an upper end of a flow surface where a relatively thick layer of the film forms. The film flows over a fluid dispersal region where the surface area is rapidly expanding, which results in rapid thinning of the film thickness. The fluid then flows over an active region where the surface area is designed to control the fluid film thickness. For example, in some applications, it may be desirable to maintain an approximately constant film thickness as the fluid flows over the active region of the surface. The geometry of the flow surface is used to obtain the desired control over the fluid film thickness. The flow surface is the outer surface of a solid with a closed upper end and a lower end that may be open or closed. An open lower end allows for injection of a heated material, which may be used to heat the solid surface. This process may be used to heat the fluid flow surface so that evaporation of the flowing fluid results. A falling film evaporator is one application of the disclosed invention. A carbon capture system using a thin, flowing algae film is another application. Other potential uses of the invention are disclosed as well.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于控制流动的层流体膜的厚度的装置和方法。 胶片流可能是重力引起的,或是替代力的结果。 流体沉积在形成相对厚的膜层的流动表面的上端。 膜流过表面积迅速膨胀的流体扩散区域,这导致膜厚度的快速变薄。 然后,流体流过有效区域,其中表面积被设计成控制流体膜厚度。 例如,在一些应用中,当流体流过表面的有源区域时,可能需要保持近似恒定的膜厚度。 流动面的几何形状用于获得对流体膜厚度的所需控制。 流动表面是具有闭合的上端和可能是打开或关闭的下端的固体的外表面。 开放的下端允许注射可用于加热固体表面的加热材料。 该过程可用于加热流体流动表面,从而导致流动流体的蒸发。 降膜蒸发器是所公开的发明的一个应用。 使用薄的,流动的藻类膜的碳捕获系统是另一种应用。 还公开了本发明的其它潜在用途。

    Falling Film Evaporator
    4.
    发明申请
    Falling Film Evaporator 审中-公开
    落膜蒸发器

    公开(公告)号:US20120129242A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-24

    申请号:US12953058

    申请日:2010-11-23

    摘要: An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a flowing, laminar fluid film. The film flow may be gravity-induced or the result of an alternative force. The fluid is deposited on an upper end of a flow surface where a relatively thick layer of the film forms. The film flows over a fluid dispersal region where the surface area is rapidly expanding, which results in rapid thinning of the film thickness. The fluid then flows over an active region where the surface area is designed to control the fluid film thickness. For example, in some applications, it may be desirable to maintain an approximately constant film thickness as the fluid flows over the active region of the surface. The geometry of the flow surface is used to obtain the desired control over the fluid film thickness. The flow surface is the outer surface of a solid with a closed upper end and a lower end that may be open or closed. An open lower end allows for injection of a heated material, which may be used to heat the solid surface. This process may be used to heat the fluid flow surface so that evaporation of the flowing fluid results. A falling film evaporator is one application of the disclosed invention. A carbon capture system using a thin, flowing algae film is another application. Other potential uses of the invention are disclosed as well.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于控制流动的层流体膜的厚度的装置和方法。 胶片流可能是重力引起的,或是替代力的结果。 流体沉积在形成相对厚的膜层的流动表面的上端。 膜流过表面积迅速膨胀的流体扩散区域,这导致膜厚度的快速变薄。 然后,流体流过有效区域,其中表面积被设计成控制流体膜厚度。 例如,在一些应用中,当流体流过表面的有源区域时,可能需要保持近似恒定的膜厚度。 流动面的几何形状用于获得对流体膜厚度的所需控制。 流动表面是具有闭合的上端和可能是打开或关闭的下端的固体的外表面。 开放的下端允许注射可用于加热固体表面的加热材料。 该过程可用于加热流体流动表面,从而导致流动流体的蒸发。 降膜蒸发器是所公开的发明的一个应用。 使用薄的,流动的藻类膜的碳捕获系统是另一种应用。 还公开了本发明的其它潜在用途。