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Solar distillation apparatus

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4366590
A solar distillation apparatus for converting seawater into fresh water is described. A transparent dome condenses solar energy and heats seawater in a container beneath it. The periphery of the dome is provided with a continuous channel for conveying vaporized liquid into a condenser tank. Means are included for collecting rain water. A seawater supply tank is provided with a demand valve for feeding to a main heating chamber. The distilland is filtered and fed to an underground reservoir. (auth)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-015048
Assignee:
TIC; NSA-29-015048
Patent Number(s):
US 3775257
OSTI ID:
4366590
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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