Abstract:
Methods and compositions for removing a targeted constituent from water are disclosed. The water including the targeted constituent may be transported into a reactor and the reactor may include a magnet and zero valent iron particles. The targeted constituent can chemically react with the zero valent iron particles and the particles may then be attracted to the magnet. The water may then pass out of the reactor free of the targeted constituent. Additionally, the zero valent iron particles may be regenerated and reused.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, a copper recovery apparatus includes a precipitation tank, a mixing tank, a filter-aid feeder, a solid-liquid separator includes a filter, a cleaning-water supply line, a cleaning-water discharge line, a separation tank, and a filter-aid return line. The precipitation tank is configured to receive copper ions-containing water to be treated and an alkali to prepare treated water containing a precipitate of copper compound. The solid-liquid separator is configured to allow the treated water to be passed through the filter on which the precoat layer is deposited to separate the precipitate retained on the precoat layer from a filtrate.
Abstract:
A method and system for efficient oil spill cleanup are disclosed. Inserting magnetic filings in the oil magnetizes the spilled oil. An electromagnetic boom associated with an oil spill cleanup apparatus are used to create a magnetic field proximate to the electromagnetic boom. The magnetic field draws the magnetized oil toward the boom. The magnetic field is periodically switched on and off to create a pumping effect and draws the magnetized oil to a collection apparatus. The electromagnetic boom is directed through the effected environment using a thruster on the distal end of the boom.
Abstract:
Devices and methods are provided for in-line water treatment using strong magnetic fields to influence corrosion, separate toxins, suppress bacteria and bio-fouling, as well as inhibit or greatly reduce mineral scaling due to fluid flow in or around equipment components. For example, a device is provided for applying a magnetic field to a portion of tubing through which a fluid flow, such as water, is conveyed. The device includes a number of links joined together via detachable pivoting connections, such that links may be removed and/or links may be added, thereby allowing a diameter of the device to be adjusted so as to accommodate larger or smaller piping, as necessary, for retrofitting applications. The use of magnetic treatment of fluids such as water may allow extended cycles of operation with higher concentration of mineral salts without the use of chemical scaling suppressants.
Abstract:
A separator (10) comprises a housing (12) and a separator chamber (24) contained within the housing, an inlet (26) and outlet (28) to the separator chamber and a dividing member (34) for substantially dividing the separator chamber into a first chamber (30) and a second chamber (32). A flow path (38) is provided between the first and second chambers for allowing flow to circulate between the first and second chambers, and guide means (56) for creating opposing flow paths in the second chamber (32) for slowing flow through the second chamber (32).
Abstract:
The activating efficiency of water in the magnetic treating apparatus is enhanced by the electric conductors 4 located in the magnetic field-generating region 5 or by utilizing a magnetic circuit having the dipole magnetic ring structure 10.
Abstract:
An oil-water mixture treatment device has a laminar separator and an electric field separator. The laminar separator has a coalescing tube with coalescing filler provided therein, a separating tube arranged above the coalescing tube, and a discharging tube arranged above the separating tube. The coalescing tube is connected to said separating tube by a first connecting tube group and the separating tube is connected to the discharging tube by a second connecting tube group. The oil-water mixture to be treated enters, after being treated in the coalescing tube, the separating tube through the first connecting tube group for laminar separation. The resulting oil phase enters the discharging tube through the second connecting tube group and then is discharged through an oil discharge pipeline, while the resulting water phase enters the electric field separator from a lower portion of the separating tube for a next stage of separation.
Abstract:
An apparatus for treating a stream of contaminated water having an elevated concentration of at least one of light metals, heavy metals, sulfates that includes at least one process fluid inlet communicating with a process conduit; at least one electrode reaction vessel in fluid communication with the process conduit, the reaction vessel having an interior chamber and at least one electrode positioned in the reaction chamber, the electrode powered by a alternating current source; and at least one magnetic field reaction vessel in fluid communication with the process conduit, the magnetic field reaction vessel having an outwardly oriented surface and an opposed inwardly oriented surface, the magnetic field reaction vessel having at least one magnet in contact with the inwardly oriented surface of the magnetic field reaction vessel.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for enhancing water treatment and desalination are provided. An example method includes generating structurally altered gas molecules from water, where the structurally altered gas molecules have a higher probability of attraction of electrons into areas adjunct to the structurally altered gas molecules than molecules of the water. The method further includes mixing the structurally altered gas molecules with raw water to modify properties of the raw water, thereby increasing raw water filtering efficiency of a water filtering system.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods to generate and supply hydrogen-rich water by activating hydrogen particles while water passes through a high-intensity rotating magnetic field. The hydrogen-rich water generated by the systems and/or methods described herein promotes crop growth without the use of pesticides and can increase yield. The hydrogen-rich water generated by the systems and/or methods described herein is suitable for use in agriculture, including the use with open field crops and house crops, and in smart farms.