Apparatus and methods for heating water with refrigerant and phase change material
US10458678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for heating water has a tank for storing water and an air conditioning system that defines a refrigerant flow path through which refrigerant flows. The refrigerant flow path passes through a heat exchanger so that refrigerant heat is contributed to the tank. The heat exchanger houses a phase change material. A controller controls operation of the water heating apparatus.
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