| Vlaamse Instelling Voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO) Patent applications |
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| 20110142733 | Diffusive Sampling Device - A kit of parts is for assembling a diffusive dosimeter for the detection of pollutants, said kit of parts includes a housing ( | 06-16-2011 |
| 20080292497 | Apparatus and Method for Purification and Disinfection of Liquid, Solid or Gaseous Substances - An apparatus and method are for disinfection and purification of a liquid, gaseous or solid phase, or a mixture thereof. The apparatus includes: a central electrode, a dielectric layer adjacent to the electrode, a first area adjacent to the dielectric layer, and is configured to introduce a first medium into the first area, a second area adjacent to the first area. The apparatus is also configured to introduce a second medium into the second area, and for creating a plasma in the first medium, while the first medium is present in the first area, by applying a voltage between the first electrode and a second electrode. An injector injects the plasma into the second area, in order to be mixed with the second medium. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080230376 | Combination of a Desalination Plant and a Salinity Gradient Power Reverse Electrodialysis Plant and Use Thereof - A desalination plant, includes a sea water intake, a desalination unit having a reverse osmosis or a thermal desalination unit, a fresh water outlet and a brine outlet. The plant also includes a salinity gradient power unit having a brine inlet, a seawater inlet and a mixed water outlet. The brine outlet is connected to the brine inlet and the salinity gradient power unit is arranged to generate an electrical current. A solar power heater is between the brine outlet and the brine inlet. A method for reducing the power consumption of a desalination plant providing fresh water and brine from sea water, includes a first step of providing a salinity gradient power unit, a next step of feeding the salinity gradient power unit with brine from the desalination plant as high salinity feed and sea water as low salinity feed. A subsequent step heats the brine with solar power prior to feeding the brine to the salinity gradient power unit, followed by the steps of generating an electrical current in the salinity gradient power unit and using the electrical current as an energy source for the desalination plant. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080213465 | Method and Apparatus for Applying a Coating on a Substrate - A method for applying a coating ( | 09-04-2008 |
