Deep sea collection of solid materials from geothermal fluid

This invention describes a device for collecting solid materials from superheated, high-pressure geothermal fluid, potentially from the deep sea. It works by flowing the fluid through a heat exchanger containing a mesh. The mesh is positioned where the fluid's temperature and pressure cause dissolved solids to precipitate and collect on it.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in deep-sea robotics and high-temperature, corrosion-resistant materials. These developments could now enable more robust and cost-effective construction and deployment of such systems.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedHigh-pressure, high-temperature, corrosion-resistant components.

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