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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 31, 2002
Applicant:
Inventor:
Donald C. Erickson, Annapolis, MD (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01K 2/500 ; F25B 1/500 ; F25B 3/300 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F01K 2/500 ; F25B 1/500 ; F25B 3/300 ;
Abstract
Apparatus and process for distilling a fluid mixture using low temperature glide heat are disclosed. A substantial portion of the glide heat is at a temperature lower than the peak distillation temperature. The disclosure achieves a maximal amount of distillative effect from a given heat source. Applications include absorption refrigeration and absorption power cycles. Referring to FIG. column and desorber distill fluid in conduit using low temperature glide heat. Divider proportions fluid between them.