Device for Pumping and Desalination of Water at a Depth

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for pumping water from a depth. The device includes a pressure-containing conduit with a first end located at a depth within a body of water, an inlet portion in fluid communication with the pressure-containing conduit to allow water to enter therethrough, a float portion for maintaining the device at a desired depth, a boiler mirror for reflecting light at the pressure-containing conduit, thereby heating water contained therein, and an outlet portion for water to exit the device, preferably in the form of water vapor.

1 . A device for pumping water from a depth, the device comprising:
 a pressure-containing conduit having a first end located at a depth within a body of water;   an inlet portion in fluid communication with said pressure-containing conduit and located at said first end thereof;   a float portion attached to said pressure-containing conduit, said float portion maintaining said device at a desired depth;   a boiler mirror in optical communication with said pressure-containing conduit for reflecting light toward said pressure-containing conduit; and   an outlet portion in fluid communication with said pressure-containing conduit and located at a second end thereof;   wherein water entering said device through said inlet portion travels through said pressure-containing conduit due to pressure contained therein, and further wherein said water exits said device through said outlet portion.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein said boiler mirror heats the water within said pressure-containing conduit to a temperature sufficient to vaporize said water, and further wherein said water exits said device in the form of water vapor. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1  further comprising a filter portion attached to said pressure-containing conduit at said first end, wherein water entering said device passes through said filter portion prior to passing through said inlet portion. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein said float portion is a buoyant housing. 
     
     
         5 . A device A device for pumping water from a depth, the device comprising:
 a pressure-containing conduit having a first end located at a depth within a body of water;   an inlet portion in fluid communication with said pressure-containing conduit and located at said first end thereof;   a riser portion having a first end in fluid communication with said pressure-containing conduit and extending at an angle away therefrom;   a buoyant housing attached to said pressure-containing conduit, said float portion maintaining said device at a desired depth;   a boiler mirror in optical communication with said riser portion for reflecting light toward said pressure-containing conduit; and   an outlet portion in fluid communication with said riser portion and located at a second end thereof;   wherein water entering said device through said inlet portion travels through said pressure-containing conduit due to pressure contained therein, and further travels from said pressure-containing conduit into said riser portion, whereupon said water is heated by said boiler mirror, and further wherein said water exits said device through said outlet portion.   
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 5  further comprising a filter portion attached to said pressure-containing conduit at said first end, wherein water entering said device passes through said filter portion prior to passing through said inlet portion. 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 5  wherein said boiler mirror heats the water within said riser portion to a temperature sufficient to vaporize said water, and further wherein said water exits said device in the form of water vapor. 
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 5  further comprising a riser mirror, said riser mirror in optical communication with at least a portion of said riser portion in substantial proximity to said outlet portion, wherein said riser mirror reflects sufficient light to said riser portion to maintain water therein in a vapor form.