Hydrocratic generator with membrane wall

摘要

A hydrocratic generator comprises a generally horizontal solid pipe and an inner tube, and an annular space formed between the solid pipe and the inner tube. The solid pipe receives a first aqueous solution and the inner tube receives a second aqueous solution. The inner tube is comprised of a membrane wall which facilitates the mixing between the first and the second aqueous solution.

主权项

1. A hydrocratic device comprising:
a substantially horizontal outer tube having a open inlet end and a open outlet end, the outer tube being located in a body of water having a first salinity; and an inner tube located within the outer tube and defining a space between the outer tube and the inner tube, the inner tube having an inlet end connectable to a source of water having a second salinity, an outlet end having a closure means which can be opened and closed, the inner tube comprising a wall at least a part of which is an exchange medium whereby water in the inner tube flows through the wall into the space between the inner tube and the outer tube.