A fluid distillation apparatus includes at least one each of a fluid inlet port Through which the fluid to be distilled is transferred from a container containing the fluid to be distilled to distillation chamber, a fluid outlet port through which the distilled fluid is transferred to a container to
A fluid distillation apparatus includes at least one each of a fluid inlet port Through which the fluid to be distilled is transferred from a container containing the fluid to be distilled to distillation chamber, a fluid outlet port through which the distilled fluid is transferred to a container to hold the distilled fluid, an air supply port to which compressed air supply is to be connected, a power cord through which the electric power is supplied, preferably an outlet through which air pressure for fluid agitation is supplied to said container containing the fluid to be distilled, and preferably art outlet through which air pressure is supplied to a pump means for transferring the distilled fluid from the receiving container to the duty fluid container. The apparatus includes a debris draining system for automatically draining debris from said distillation tank.
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I claim: 1. A fluid distillation apparatus comprising in integral unitized combination: a distillation chamber comprising a distillation tank, a tank lid, means for sealing between said distillation tank and said lid, at least one opening to which a drain passage is connected, at least one opening
I claim: 1. A fluid distillation apparatus comprising in integral unitized combination: a distillation chamber comprising a distillation tank, a tank lid, means for sealing between said distillation tank and said lid, at least one opening to which a drain passage is connected, at least one opening through which to introduce the fluid into distillation chamber, and at least one opening through which to let out fluid, means for holding said tank lid in dosed position, means for heating said distillation tank, comprising at least one electric heater element, means for minimizing heat loss from said distillation chamber, comprising a means of covering said distillation tank with material which is heat resistant and heat insulating, means for relieving pressure higher than a predetermined value from said distillation chamber and passage connected openly to said distillation chamber, a cabinet for enclosing all components, comprising outer panels for covering exterior surfaces and inner structural members, means for connecting with at least one external apparatus or source of contaminated fluid and with at least one container to receive distilled fluid, comprising at least one each of a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet part, a distillation tank filling system comprising a means for transferring a contaminated fluid from said external source into said distillation tank, wherein said distillation tank is provided with a means for detecting level of fluid in said distillation chamber, wherein said means for detecting level of fluid comprises a combination of a float with a up-right stem, a magnet attached to said stem and a lead switch, means for converting fluid in said distillation chamber to vapor through heating process, means for condensing said vapor into fluid through cooling process, comprising a condenser fluid flow line between said distillation chamber and condenser, means for transferring condensed fluid to a fluid outlet port, comprising a fluid flow line between said condenser and said fluid outlet port, a debris draining system for automatically draining debris from said distillation tank, comprising at least one valve for opening and closing drain passage and a means for actuating said valve, an electronic control system for controlling distillation process and related functions, comprising at least one microprocessor with memory programmable to perform automatic distillation cycles, an electric power control apparatus for providing and controlling electric power supplies, means for connecting to electric power source, comprising an electric power cord to receive electric power supply, and means for grounding to earth, comprising at least one electrically conductive cord or wire within or outside of said power cord. 2. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said distillation tank employs direct heating system comprising an electric heater element encapsulated in explosion proof housing which is directly attached to said distillation tank or forms the bottom portion of said distillation tank. 3. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said distillation tank further comprises a bottom which is sloped toward the center for improved draining of debris. 4. A distillation chamber for use in a fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said distillation tank further comprises a inner bottom tapered section and an inner surface coated with Teflon to improve draining of debris. 5. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein a means for generating vacuum is automatically activated to create vacuum in the distillation chamber only when evaporation conditions indicate within a pre-determined period of time the requirement of vacuum to reduce the boiling point of the fluid being distilled. 6. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said electronic control system further comprises an intrinsically safe computer board, with built-in control switches or with a separate key pad, located outside of explosion proof housings. 7. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said electronic control system further comprises a computer board located inside of an explosion proof housing and a separate intrinsically safe key pad located outside of said explosion proof housing. 8. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said electronic control system further comprises said computer board containing one or more microprocessors and one or more LCD and LED displays capable of displaying messages. 9. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said electronic control system is programmed to allow the operator to select some of distillation parameters including language of display, temperature displayed in Centigrade (° C.) or Fahrenheit (° F.), one or more maximum boiling temperatures, strength of heater power for each boiling temperature set-up, number of automatically repeated cycles, agitation cycle turned on or off, vacuum distillation turned on or off, desired starting date and time. 10. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said electronic control system further comprises a self diagnostic program to monitor error conditions and, upon detecting error condition, to perform pre-programmed corrective action and to display error messages. 11. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 10 wherein said electronic control system is programmed to retain status of distillation operation in memory so that, after interruption during operation, operation may be re-started from where it was interrupted. 12. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said electronic control system is programmed to automatically reduce heater power by pre-determined rate and timing when temperature at said distillation tank reaches close to set point temperature. 13. A fluid distillation apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said electronic control system is programmed to enable manual control of said solenoid valves by pressing key switches in predetermined sequences. 14. A fluid distillation apparatus comprising in integral unitized combination: a distillation chamber comprising a distillation tank, a tank lid, means for sealing between said distillation tank and said lid, at least one opening to which a drain passage is connected, at least one opening through which to introduce the fluid into distillation chamber, and at least one opening through which to let out fluid, means for holding said tank lid in dosed position, means for heating said distillation tank, comprising at least one electric heater element, means for minimizing heat loss from said distillation chamber, comprising a means of covering said distillation tank with material which is heat resistant and heat insulating, means for relieving pressure higher than a predetermined value from said distillation chamber and passage connected openly to said distillation chamber, a cabinet for enclosing all components, comprising outer panels for covering exterior surfaces and inner structural members, means for connecting with at least one external apparatus or source of contaminated fluid and with at least one container to receive distilled fluid, comprising at least one each of a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, a distillation tank filling system comprising a means for transferring a contaminated fluid from said external source into said distillation tank, means for converting fluid in said distillation chamber to vapor through heating process, means for condensing said vapor into fluid through cooling process, comprising a condenser fluid flow line between said distillation chamber and condenser, means for transferring condensed fluid to a fluid outlet port, comprising a fluid flow line between said condenser and said fluid outlet port, a debris draining system for automatically draining debris from said distillation tank, comprising at least one valve for opening and closing drain passage and a means for actuating said valve, an electronic control system for controlling distillation process and related functions, comprising at least one microprocessor with memory programmable to perform automatic distillation cycles, an electric power control apparatus for providing and controlling electric power supplies, means for connecting to electric power source, comprising an electric power cord to receive electric power supply, means for grounding to earth, comprising at least one electrically conductive cord or wire within or outside of said power cord, wherein at least one pneumatic apparatus is controlled by an electrically actuated solenoid valve, and wherein said electrically actuated solenoid valve is actuated by intrinsically safe electric power and is located outside of explosion proof housings.
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