Micro-wave powered distillation unit

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Accordingly, the present invention is a distiller that includes a micro-wave heater having a chamber for holding a fluid to be vaporized.
There is a vapor line to conduct the vapor from the chamber to the exterior of the unit.
The vapor line is adapted to prevent the passage of harmful micro-waves outside the cooking unit.
A condenser is shown adjacent the micro-wave heater unit and has a vapor line disposed with the cooling fluid in heat exchange relationship.
This vapor line communicates with the means for conducting vapor from the chamber and exits at a lower point in the condenser-preheater.
The cooling fluid is preheated while acting as a coolant and delivered to the distiller.
Distilled water produced by condensation of the vapor in the condensing unit is collected in a reservoir.
In one embodiment of the invention there is a boiler insertable within the cooking chamber of a micro-wave oven for use in the home.
The boiler is constructed of a heat-resistant material that is substantially transparent to micro-wave energy.
In another embodiment of the invention, a raw water container is integral with the cooking chamber, and a fully automatic distilling operation is provided.
The reservoir is provided with means responsive to a low level of distilled water for turning on the micro-wave unit, and responsive to a full reservoir to turn off the unit.
A conduit connects the condenser to the boiler for gravity flow and there is means responsive to the level of raw water in the boiler to control this inflow.
The condensing vessel has an inlet connected to the mains with associated controls for maintaining a desired level of cooling fluid.
In a further embodiment there is included refrigeration means for chilling the distilled water.