System and method for cooling using a heat exchanger having a membrane
US10584926B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger that includes a membrane of graphene oxide is disclosed, as is a heat exchange system employing such a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger permits the use of water from non-traditional sources, such as waste water, brackish and sea water, in a cooling loop. Clean water and sensible heat permeate through the membrane, simultaneously cooling and purifying water in the cooling loop.
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