US20130269372A1 - Waste oil based water production system - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a waste oil-based water production system and a process which utilizes waste oil via a chiller to produce, store, treat and/or dispense potable and/or drinkable water.
- This invention provides a solution for these issues by providing an air to water conversion that, while cleanly burning waste oil, also provides a source of water derived from the condensation of the moisture or humidity (water) in the ambient air.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of one example of elements combined to practice embodiments of this invention
- FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of one example of a waste oil burner based chiller assembly which may be utilized in practicing embodiments of this invention.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram representation of one example of a process which may be utilized in order to practice embodiments of this invention.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of an example of a combination of elements that may be used to practice embodiments of this invention, illustrating a waste of oil-based air to water system 100 , a waste oil burner 104 , combustion chamber 106 , water chiller 108 , evaporator 110 , water collector, water treatment 112 , a water storage apparatus 114 and a water dispenser 115 .
- FIG. 1 shows how the waste oil burner 104 converts waste oil into energy at 116 , providing the energy to the combustion chamber 106 .
- the combustion chamber output provides thermal energy to chilling system at 118 such that the water chiller 108 receives the energy from chilling functions, as described more fully below.
- the water chiller circulates cold fluid to and through the one or more evaporators 110 a and 110 b.
- the ambient air is condensed at 122 , thereby producing usable water from the water vapor that was previously in the air.
- the condensed water may then be collected in a water collector 127 , which may also be combined with and as a water storage container 114 .
- the water may be treated for bacteria and/or other undesirables, illustrated by box 112 .
- the water is then provided to a water storage container or tank 114 , and then further provided for possible use by a water dispenser 115 , as reflected by step 125 .
- a water dispenser which may be utilized as contemplated by this invention may be any one of a number of different known water dispensers available with no one in particular being required to practice this invention.
- a water dispenser as is publicly available from AWG International, Bellingham, Wash., as well as any one of a number of other brands and models, may be used.
- a form of water treatment is preferably used via water treatment apparatus 112 .
- the water treatment apparatus may provide any one of a number of different levels of water treatment and purification, such as water purification at 124 for drinking water, hot water or other desired levels of purification.
- water purification at 124 for drinking water, hot water or other desired levels of purification.
- the water may be stored in a water storage apparatus 114 —although those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the treatment may occur at or before the water collector 127 , at or before the water storage 114 and/or at or before the water dispenser 115 , within the contemplation of this invention.
- the water as treated may then be dispensed in any one of a number of different ways, including that shown by step 125 wherein the water is provided to a water dispenser 115 wherein it may be removed as desired for the intended use(s).
- the dispenser may also be a dispensing machine which are generally known, and wherein a fee may be charged, for the dispensing of the water.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a water chiller which may be utilized in practicing some embodiments of this invention, illustrating a generator 201 , a condenser 202 with condenser coils 202 a, a refrigerant restrictor 203 , an evaporator 204 with evaporator coils 204 a, an absorber 205 , a solution pump 206 , a water pump 207 , a source of heat or burner 208 and a heat exchanger 209 attached to the generator 201 .
- the generator 201 may contain a solution of ammonia and water.
- FIG. 2 further illustrates pump 207 which pumps water coming from the chiller evaporator 204 to one or more external evaporators 265 , and return water pipe 210 through which return water may normally be piped back to the chiller evaporator 204 , pipe 213 and solution restrictor 212 between the generator 201 and the absorber 205 and pipe 211 through which the ammonia and water solution is pumped by solution pump 206 back to the generator 201 .
- the water is pumped from the chiller evaporator 204 to one or other evaporators 265 , with a return line 210 .
- a source of heat or burner heats the generator 201 , causing the ammonia solution in the generator 201 to boil.
- the ammonia in solution is separated from the water, leaves the generator 201 and enters the condenser 202 , where it is condensed to liquid form.
- the liquid ammonia leaves the condenser 202 , it passes through a refrigerant restrictor 203 , which lowers the pressure as the ammonia enters the evaporator 204 .
- the liquid ammonia may vaporize to a gaseous state, and during the vaporization, heat is absorbed from the water dripping over the outer surface of the evaporator coils 204 a and 265 a, thereby cooling the water to a predetermined temperature, generally in the forty five degrees Fahrenheit range. The chilled water is then pumped to the space where cooling is desired. It will be appreciated that this invention is not limited to a particular type or manufacture of evaporator.
- the gaseous ammonia from the evaporator 204 then enters the absorber 205 where it is absorbed into water and the ammonia-water solution is then pumped by solution pump 206 back to the generator 201 for re-use.
- the generator 201 may be an enclosure with a heat exchanger connected to it.
- FIG. 2 also illustrates an example of a waste oil heater assembly 230 , a combustion chamber 240 , a grate 231 , a plenum 241 , a compressed air tank 232 which receives compressed air from a source of compressed air through air pipe 238 , an air manifold 233 which includes a plurality of air holes 234 in the air manifold 233 and an air valve 237 in the air manifold 233 between the air holes 234 and the air tank 232 .
- the waste oil heater assembly 230 generally receives the waste oil from an oil storage tank, preheats the waste oil and atomizes it through a nozzle.
- the flow of atomized waste oil from the nozzle is typically ignited by electrode positioned near the nozzle, thereby causing a flame and generating the heat. Forced convection can be used to maintain and direct the flow of the products of combustion.
- the plenum 241 is a continuation of the combustion chamber 240 and facilitates, contains and directs the movement of the hot products of combustion to the heat exchanger on the generator 201 .
- the grate 231 may be nine gauge interwoven wire in a grid arrangement with one-quarter inch openings.
- the air tank 232 may be an eight gallon tank and air pipe 238 is one inch interior diameter piping. Although compressed air is used due to its availability and cost, any other gases could likewise be used within the contemplation of this invention.
- the system may include a means for controlling the actuation of the source compressed air, the preferred embodiment of which includes a solenoid, set to actuate an air valve 237 at pre-determined time intervals, operates the air valve 237 thereby causing it to open and release the compressed air through the air holes 234 and over the heat transfer surface on the generator 201 .
- the operation of the air valve every ten minutes is currently the preferred time interval to maintain the heat transfer surface on the generator sufficiently clean.
- the solenoid causes the valve to open for approximately two seconds. The blast of air removes the soot and residue from the heat transfer surface, which is then blown against exhaust assembly wall 239 , where it drops into particulate removal container 236 .
- the other products of combustion which are at elevated temperatures, flow through exhaust assembly 235 and are thereby discharged.
- FIG. 2 further schematically illustrates one example of a water collection, storage and dispenser elements which may be utilized in some embodiments of this invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates how a second evaporator 265 with evaporator tubes 265 a may be operatively connected to the chiller evaporator 204 , and produces the desired water.
- Pump 272 may be used to pump the water to water treatment 273 or directly to the storage tank 274 . From the storage tank, the water is made available to the water dispenser 275 .
- the collection tank 270 and the storage tank 274 may be combined into an integrated collection/storage tank in some embodiments of this invention, and as discussed elsewhere herein, the water treatment may be provided (if it is provided in a particular embodiment) at any one or more of a number of different locations or stages.
- FIG. 2 only shows one evaporator 265 external to the chiller; however this invention contemplates one or more evaporators depending on the desired embodiment and application—all within the scope of this invention.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram representation of one example of a process which may be utilized in order to practice embodiments of this invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the steps of providing a source of waste oil at step 251 , delivering waste oil from that source of waste oil to a storage tank at step 252 , pumping said waste oil from said storage tank to a waste oil burner at step 253 , combusting the waste oil and thereby producing heat at step 254 ; utilizing heat from the combustion of the waste oil in a chiller at step 255 ; providing for the condensation of water vapor from the air at step 256 ; collecting the resulting condensate water at step 257 ; treating and/or storing the condensate water at step 258 and potentially storing the condensate water at step 259 (which in some embodiments, will be to make it available to or in a dispenser).
- the water may be utilized in any one of a number of different ways, such as the vending machine type of dispenser which provides the water for a fee, or in
- FIG. 3 may be practiced in any one of a number of different ways within the contemplation of this invention, as components to practice said steps are known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
- One embodiment of this invention is a waste oil based chiller water production system comprising: a source of waste oil; a waste oil burner with a combustion chamber, operatively connected to the source of waste oil to receive waste oil therefrom for combustion; a water chiller configured to receive heat from the waste oil burner, an evaporator configured to receive fluid from the chiller with the evaporator further configured to allow water vapor in air surrounding the evaporator to condense; and a water collector configured relative to the evaporator to receive water condensed on the evaporator.
- a waste oil based chiller water production system further comprising a water treatment system operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water therefrom and treat or purify the water; or such a waste oil based chiller further comprising a water storage tank operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water from the water storage collector.
- the foregoing may further include a water dispenser operatively connected to the water storage tank and configured to receive water from the water storage tank for dispensation.
- the embodiments described above may also include a water dispenser operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water from the water collector for dispensation. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the water dispenser may be of any one of a number of different types, such as a vending machine type of dispenser.
- a process for the utilization of waste oil to produce usable water via a chiller includes the following: providing a source of waste oil; providing a waste oil storage tank; providing a waste oil burner operatively connected to the waste oil storage tank; providing waste oil to the storage tank; pumping said waste oil from said storage tank to the waste oil burner; combusting the waste oil in the waste oil burner and thereby producing heat energy; providing a water chiller; utilizing the heat energy from the combustion of the waste oil in the water chiller; providing one or more evaporators operatively connected to the water chiller, collecting condensate water from the evaporator; and providing the condensate water for further dispensation.
- Further embodiments of that described in the preceding paragraph may include further treating the condensate water for bacterial after it is collected. Still further embodiments may also include providing a water storage tank operatively connected to receive condensate water collected and provide storage therefore; and a water dispenser operatively connected to receive water from the water storage tank and facilitate its dispensation.
- the water dispenser may be any one of a number of different types of water dispensers, such as a vending machine type of water dispenser.
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This invention includes embodiments which disclose a system for the disposal and or combustion of waste oil for use in a chiller operatively connected to one or more evaporators, the system providing for the collection, storage and/or treatment and dispensation of potable or drinkable water.
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- This application does not claim priority from any other application.
- This invention relates to a waste oil-based water production system and a process which utilizes waste oil via a chiller to produce, store, treat and/or dispense potable and/or drinkable water.
- In many parts of the world there is a significant issue with the disposition of waste oil generated from numerous sources, including from automobiles and other industrial equipment. At the same time and in many of the same and other parts of the world, there is a shortage of water sufficient quality for use as potable water and/or for use as drinking water.
- This invention provides a solution for these issues by providing an air to water conversion that, while cleanly burning waste oil, also provides a source of water derived from the condensation of the moisture or humidity (water) in the ambient air.
- It is therefore an object of embodiments of this invention to provide a system which concurrently and relatively cleanly burns waste oil and converts the water vapor in the ambient air to potable or drinkable water.
- It is also an object of embodiments of this invention to provide a process which utilizes by combusting in a relatively clean manner waste oil to provide energy to a chiller which causes vapor in the air to condense for collection, treatment, storage and/or dispensation.
- While the invention was motivated in addressing some objectives, it is in no way so limited. The invention is only limited by the accompanying claims as literally worded, without interpretative or other limiting reference to the specification, and in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents. Other objects, features, and advantages of this invention will appear from the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings which form a part hereof. In carrying out the objects of this invention, it is to be understood that its essential features are susceptible to change in design and structural arrangement, with only one practical and preferred embodiment being illustrated in the accompanying drawings, as required.
- Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the following accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of one example of elements combined to practice embodiments of this invention; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of one example of a waste oil burner based chiller assembly which may be utilized in practicing embodiments of this invention; and -
FIG. 3 is a block diagram representation of one example of a process which may be utilized in order to practice embodiments of this invention. - Many of the fastening, connection, manufacturing and other means and components utilized in this invention are widely known and used in the field of the invention described, and their exact nature or type is not necessary for an understanding and use of the invention by a person skilled in the art or science; therefore, they will not be discussed in significant detail. Furthermore, the various components shown or described herein for any specific application of this invention can be varied or altered as anticipated by this invention and the practice of a specific application or embodiment of any element may already be widely known or used in the art or by persons skilled in the art or science; therefore, each will not be discussed in significant detail.
- The terms “a”, “an” and “the” as used in the claims herein are used in conformance with long-standing claim drafting practice and not in a limiting way. Unless specifically set forth herein, the terms “a”, “an” and “the” are not limited to one of such elements, but instead mean “at least one”.
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of an example of a combination of elements that may be used to practice embodiments of this invention, illustrating a waste of oil-based air towater system 100, awaste oil burner 104,combustion chamber 106,water chiller 108, evaporator 110, water collector,water treatment 112, awater storage apparatus 114 and awater dispenser 115. -
FIG. 1 shows how thewaste oil burner 104 converts waste oil into energy at 116, providing the energy to thecombustion chamber 106. The combustion chamber output provides thermal energy to chilling system at 118 such that thewater chiller 108 receives the energy from chilling functions, as described more fully below. - At
step 120, the water chiller circulates cold fluid to and through the one ormore evaporators water collector 127, which may also be combined with and as awater storage container 114. In some embodiments of this invention the water may be treated for bacteria and/or other undesirables, illustrated bybox 112. The water is then provided to a water storage container ortank 114, and then further provided for possible use by awater dispenser 115, as reflected bystep 125. - A water dispenser which may be utilized as contemplated by this invention, may be any one of a number of different known water dispensers available with no one in particular being required to practice this invention. For example a water dispenser as is publicly available from AWG International, Bellingham, Wash., as well as any one of a number of other brands and models, may be used.
- In order to provide a workable system, a form of water treatment is preferably used via
water treatment apparatus 112. The water treatment apparatus may provide any one of a number of different levels of water treatment and purification, such as water purification at 124 for drinking water, hot water or other desired levels of purification. Once the water is purified as desired atstep 124, then the water may be stored in awater storage apparatus 114—although those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the treatment may occur at or before thewater collector 127, at or before thewater storage 114 and/or at or before the water dispenser 115, within the contemplation of this invention. - The water as treated may then be dispensed in any one of a number of different ways, including that shown by
step 125 wherein the water is provided to awater dispenser 115 wherein it may be removed as desired for the intended use(s). The dispenser may also be a dispensing machine which are generally known, and wherein a fee may be charged, for the dispensing of the water. - As one example of a chiller unit which may be utilized in practicing some embodiments of this invention, U.S. Pat. No. 5,724,829, which is hereby incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
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FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a water chiller which may be utilized in practicing some embodiments of this invention, illustrating agenerator 201, acondenser 202 withcondenser coils 202 a, arefrigerant restrictor 203, anevaporator 204 withevaporator coils 204 a, an absorber 205, asolution pump 206, awater pump 207, a source of heat or burner 208 and a heat exchanger 209 attached to thegenerator 201. In some embodiments of this invention, thegenerator 201 may contain a solution of ammonia and water. -
FIG. 2 further illustratespump 207 which pumps water coming from thechiller evaporator 204 to one or moreexternal evaporators 265, and returnwater pipe 210 through which return water may normally be piped back to thechiller evaporator 204,pipe 213 andsolution restrictor 212 between thegenerator 201 and the absorber 205 andpipe 211 through which the ammonia and water solution is pumped bysolution pump 206 back to thegenerator 201. However in this case, the water is pumped from thechiller evaporator 204 to one orother evaporators 265, with areturn line 210. - For thermostatically controlled chillers, when the thermostat calls for the space to be cooled, a source of heat or burner heats the
generator 201, causing the ammonia solution in thegenerator 201 to boil. During the boiling process within thegenerator 201, the ammonia in solution is separated from the water, leaves thegenerator 201 and enters thecondenser 202, where it is condensed to liquid form. As the liquid ammonia leaves thecondenser 202, it passes through arefrigerant restrictor 203, which lowers the pressure as the ammonia enters theevaporator 204. - In the
evaporators evaporator coils - The gaseous ammonia from the
evaporator 204 then enters theabsorber 205 where it is absorbed into water and the ammonia-water solution is then pumped bysolution pump 206 back to thegenerator 201 for re-use. Thegenerator 201 may be an enclosure with a heat exchanger connected to it. -
FIG. 2 also illustrates an example of a wasteoil heater assembly 230, acombustion chamber 240, agrate 231, aplenum 241, acompressed air tank 232 which receives compressed air from a source of compressed air throughair pipe 238, anair manifold 233 which includes a plurality ofair holes 234 in theair manifold 233 and anair valve 237 in theair manifold 233 between theair holes 234 and theair tank 232. The wasteoil heater assembly 230 generally receives the waste oil from an oil storage tank, preheats the waste oil and atomizes it through a nozzle. The flow of atomized waste oil from the nozzle is typically ignited by electrode positioned near the nozzle, thereby causing a flame and generating the heat. Forced convection can be used to maintain and direct the flow of the products of combustion. Theplenum 241 is a continuation of thecombustion chamber 240 and facilitates, contains and directs the movement of the hot products of combustion to the heat exchanger on thegenerator 201. Thegrate 231 may be nine gauge interwoven wire in a grid arrangement with one-quarter inch openings. Theair tank 232 may be an eight gallon tank andair pipe 238 is one inch interior diameter piping. Although compressed air is used due to its availability and cost, any other gases could likewise be used within the contemplation of this invention. - The system may include a means for controlling the actuation of the source compressed air, the preferred embodiment of which includes a solenoid, set to actuate an
air valve 237 at pre-determined time intervals, operates theair valve 237 thereby causing it to open and release the compressed air through theair holes 234 and over the heat transfer surface on thegenerator 201. The operation of the air valve every ten minutes is currently the preferred time interval to maintain the heat transfer surface on the generator sufficiently clean. The solenoid causes the valve to open for approximately two seconds. The blast of air removes the soot and residue from the heat transfer surface, which is then blown againstexhaust assembly wall 239, where it drops intoparticulate removal container 236. The other products of combustion, which are at elevated temperatures, flow throughexhaust assembly 235 and are thereby discharged. -
FIG. 2 further schematically illustrates one example of a water collection, storage and dispenser elements which may be utilized in some embodiments of this invention.FIG. 2 illustrates how asecond evaporator 265 withevaporator tubes 265 a may be operatively connected to thechiller evaporator 204, and produces the desired water. There may but need not be aseparate water collector 271 to receive the water produced by the condensation withinevaporator 265 and received viaconduit 207. Pump 272 may be used to pump the water towater treatment 273 or directly to thestorage tank 274. From the storage tank, the water is made available to thewater dispenser 275. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the collection tank 270 and thestorage tank 274 may be combined into an integrated collection/storage tank in some embodiments of this invention, and as discussed elsewhere herein, the water treatment may be provided (if it is provided in a particular embodiment) at any one or more of a number of different locations or stages. - It will be appreciated that
FIG. 2 only shows oneevaporator 265 external to the chiller; however this invention contemplates one or more evaporators depending on the desired embodiment and application—all within the scope of this invention. - Examples of waste oil heater assemblies and systems which can be utilized in combination with the chiller are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,797,089 and 4,877,395, issued to the inventors herein, and are incorporated herein by reference.
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FIG. 3 is a block diagram representation of one example of a process which may be utilized in order to practice embodiments of this invention.FIG. 3 illustrates the steps of providing a source of waste oil atstep 251, delivering waste oil from that source of waste oil to a storage tank atstep 252, pumping said waste oil from said storage tank to a waste oil burner atstep 253, combusting the waste oil and thereby producing heat atstep 254; utilizing heat from the combustion of the waste oil in a chiller atstep 255; providing for the condensation of water vapor from the air atstep 256; collecting the resulting condensate water atstep 257; treating and/or storing the condensate water atstep 258 and potentially storing the condensate water at step 259 (which in some embodiments, will be to make it available to or in a dispenser). From the dispenser, the water may be utilized in any one of a number of different ways, such as the vending machine type of dispenser which provides the water for a fee, or in any one of a number of different ways, all within the contemplation of embodiments of this invention. - The steps illustrated in
FIG. 3 may be practiced in any one of a number of different ways within the contemplation of this invention, as components to practice said steps are known to those of ordinary skill in the art. - As will be appreciated by those of reasonable skill in the art, there are numerous embodiments to this invention, and variations of elements, components and combinations, which may be used, all within the scope of this invention.
- One embodiment of this invention, for example, is a waste oil based chiller water production system comprising: a source of waste oil; a waste oil burner with a combustion chamber, operatively connected to the source of waste oil to receive waste oil therefrom for combustion; a water chiller configured to receive heat from the waste oil burner, an evaporator configured to receive fluid from the chiller with the evaporator further configured to allow water vapor in air surrounding the evaporator to condense; and a water collector configured relative to the evaporator to receive water condensed on the evaporator.
- Further embodiments of that described in the preceding paragraph may include a waste oil based chiller water production system further comprising a water treatment system operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water therefrom and treat or purify the water; or such a waste oil based chiller further comprising a water storage tank operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water from the water storage collector. The foregoing may further include a water dispenser operatively connected to the water storage tank and configured to receive water from the water storage tank for dispensation.
- The embodiments described above may also include a water dispenser operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water from the water collector for dispensation. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the water dispenser may be of any one of a number of different types, such as a vending machine type of dispenser.
- In yet other embodiments of this invention, a process for the utilization of waste oil to produce usable water via a chiller may be provided which includes the following: providing a source of waste oil; providing a waste oil storage tank; providing a waste oil burner operatively connected to the waste oil storage tank; providing waste oil to the storage tank; pumping said waste oil from said storage tank to the waste oil burner; combusting the waste oil in the waste oil burner and thereby producing heat energy; providing a water chiller; utilizing the heat energy from the combustion of the waste oil in the water chiller; providing one or more evaporators operatively connected to the water chiller, collecting condensate water from the evaporator; and providing the condensate water for further dispensation.
- Further embodiments of that described in the preceding paragraph may include further treating the condensate water for bacterial after it is collected. Still further embodiments may also include providing a water storage tank operatively connected to receive condensate water collected and provide storage therefore; and a water dispenser operatively connected to receive water from the water storage tank and facilitate its dispensation. Again, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the water dispenser may be any one of a number of different types of water dispensers, such as a vending machine type of water dispenser.
- In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific as to structural and methodical features. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the specific features shown and described, since the means herein disclosed comprise preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims appropriately interpreted in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents.
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1. A waste oil based chiller water production system comprising:
a source of waste oil
a waste oil burner with a combustion chamber, operatively connected to the source of waste oil to receive waste oil therefrom for combustion;
a water chiller configured to receive heat from the waste oil burner, the water chiller;
one or more evaporators operatively connected to the chiller to receive water from the chiller, and the one or more evaporators further configured to cause water vapor from air to condense; and
a water collector configured relative to the evaporator to receive water condensed on the evaporator.
2. A waste oil based chiller water production system as recited in claim 1 , and further comprising:
a water treatment system operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water therefrom and treat or purify the water.
3. A waste oil based chiller water production system as recited in claim 1 , and further comprising a water storage tank operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water from the water storage collector.
4. A waste oil based chiller water production system as recited in claim 3 , and further comprising a water dispenser operatively connected to the water storage tank and configured to receive water from the water storage tank for dispensation.
5. A waste oil based chiller water production system as recited in claim 1 , and further comprising a water dispenser operatively connected to the water collector and configured to receive water from the water collector for dispensation.
6. A process for the utilization of waste oil to produce usable water via a chiller comprising the following:
providing a source of waste oil;
providing a waste oil storage tank;
providing a waste oil burner operatively connected to the waste oil storage tank;
providing waste oil to the storage tank;
pumping said waste oil from said storage tank to the waste oil burner;
combusting the waste oil in the waste oil burner and thereby producing heat energy;
providing a water chiller;
utilizing the heat energy from the combustion of the waste oil in the water chiller;
providing one or more evaporators operatively connected to receive water from the water chiller and further configured to cause water vapor from air to condense; and
providing the condensate water for further dispensation.
7. A process for the utilization of waste oil to produce usable water via a chiller as recited in claim 6 , and further treating the condensate water for bacterial after it is collected.
8. A process for the utilization of waste oil to produce usable water via a chiller as recited in claim 6 , and further providing a water storage tank operatively connected to receive condensate water collected and provide storage therefore; and a water dispenser operatively connected to receive water from the water storage tank and facilitate its dispensation.
9. A process for the utilization of waste oil to produce usable water via a chiller as recited in claim 8 , and further the water dispenser is a vending machine type of water dispenser.
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