Patent ID: 8603301
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: B01D,C02F

Abstract:
1. A method for producing high purity distillate from a contaminated steam stream that is produced within an evaporator system, said method comprising: (a) providing a contaminated steam stream having entrained water droplets therein, said entrained water droplets comprising solutes therein; (b) separating said entrained water droplets from said contaminated steam stream by passing said contaminated steam stream through a contaminant reduction system, said contaminant reduction system comprising (c) said contaminant reduction system substantially removing said entrained water droplets from said contaminated water vapor stream, and removing said mist particles from said partially decontaminated steam stream to produce a high purity water vapor stream; (d) condensing said high purity water vapor stream to produce said high purity distillate.