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Heat exchange device for use with underwater pressurized gas source

US10647394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2016
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28D1/0472
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for heat exchange for use with underwater diving equipment including a pressurized gas source is disclosed. The heat exchange device includes a manifold and a heat sink. The manifold distributes gas supplied from the pressurized gas source to breathing equipment. The heat sink is for warming up the gas before the gas is distributed to the breathing equipment using heat exchange with ambient water surrounding the heat sink. The manifold and the heat sink are connected such that the gas warmed up by the heat sink returns to the manifold before being distributed to the breathing equipment. The returning warm gas may warm up the manifold and the cold gas entering the manifold.

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