Solid production methods, systems, and devices
US10544974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2303/085
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and device for solidification and/or solid production, such as ice production, are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a method of solid production that may include contacting a first fluid with a second fluid to facilitate solidifying the second fluid; the first fluid and the second fluid may be immiscible with respect to each other. The method may include solidifying the second fluid. Some embodiments include a solid production system that may include a first fluid and a second fluid; the first fluid and the second fluid may be immiscible with respect to each other. The system may include one or more surfaces configured to contact the first fluid and the second fluid with each other and to form one or more solids from the second fluid.
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