Patent classifications
F22B37/30
Continuous flow steam boiler utilising seawater as feedstock
An example boiler apparatus (501) for continuously processing water containing dissolved matter is disclosed. The boiler apparatus (501) including: a boiler vessel (515) with an inlet (523), a first outlet (517) and a second outlet (529). A third outlet (511) may also be provided. The boiler vessel (515) includes a heating element (522) located within the boiler vessel (515) arranged to provide a wet steam product at the first outlet (517) and/or third outlet (511) and create convection within the boiler vessel (515) such that a concentrated product is provided at the second outlet (529) which is relatively lower than the first outlet (517). A system including a boiler apparatus and related methods are also disclosed.
Continuous flow steam boiler utilising seawater as feedstock
An example boiler apparatus (501) for continuously processing water containing dissolved matter is disclosed. The boiler apparatus (501) including: a boiler vessel (515) with an inlet (523), a first outlet (517) and a second outlet (529). A third outlet (511) may also be provided. The boiler vessel (515) includes a heating element (522) located within the boiler vessel (515) arranged to provide a wet steam product at the first outlet (517) and/or third outlet (511) and create convection within the boiler vessel (515) such that a concentrated product is provided at the second outlet (529) which is relatively lower than the first outlet (517). A system including a boiler apparatus and related methods are also disclosed.