Abstract: A method of isolating rubber-like polymers from hydrocarbon solutions comprises at least three steps of steaming and a device for realization of this method in which the hydrocarbon solution is delivered into the upper section of the vertical column of the device, which is the first steaming step at which the temperature is maintained within the range from 80.degree. to 180.degree.C. At the first steaming step, the hydrocarbon solution is processed by steam which is delivered into the sections of the device through the steam intake. During this process the main bulk of the solvent is evaporated and the polymer is isolated in the form of granules. The solvent vapor, together with steam, are delivered to the condensation step. The isolated granules of the polymer are mixed with water to prepare an aqueous suspension by mechanical stirring means which are provided in each separate section of the column.

Abstract: Desalination apparatus with the double feature of condensation and evaporation, comprising plural dish-like condensing elements piled coaxially, wherein a sloped bottom diaphragm is provided in each element, at the lower part of each of which an upwardly diverging duct is provided. A cooling pipe is led through the ducts of the elements. A depending pipe is provided near the outer edge of each element, through which the supplied sea water flows from an upper element to a successive lower element. The lowest condensing element is heated or is filled up with water that is hotter than the supplied sea water. The distilled water obtained on each condensing element is withdrawn from the lower edges of the ducts as a result of evaporation from the elements and subsequent condensation on the undersides of the diaphragms.