INLINE UV LED WATER DISINFECTION AND HEATING
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1. An inline ultraviolet light emitting diode system, comprising:
- At least a portion of a water line tube configured with one or more locations to support one or more ultraviolet light emitting diodes; and
At least one ultraviolet light emitting diode positioned in the location, such that water flowing through the water line tube is treated by the at least one ultraviolet light emitting diode.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to on-aircraft potable water disinfection with UV LED light sources that are positioned in-line with the water delivery system. Further embodiments relate to using the scavenged heat generated by the LEDs to deliver heat back to the water supply tube for temperature stabilization and to prevent water freezing.
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1. An inline ultraviolet light emitting diode system, comprising:
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At least a portion of a water line tube configured with one or more locations to support one or more ultraviolet light emitting diodes; and At least one ultraviolet light emitting diode positioned in the location, such that water flowing through the water line tube is treated by the at least one ultraviolet light emitting diode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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