Three-way heat exchangers for liquid desiccant air-conditioning systems and methods of manufacture
US11022330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F9/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A three-way heat exchanger for a liquid desiccant air-conditioning system and method of manufacture. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of panel assemblies. Each panel assembly has a frame bordering a given space. The frame includes desiccant inlet and outlet ports and heat transfer fluid inlet and outlet ports. Two plates joined to the frame define a heat transfer fluid channel in the given space. The heat transfer fluid inlet and outlet ports are in fluid communication with the heat transfer fluid channel. Microporous sheets cover the outer surfaces of the plates and define a desiccant channel. The desiccant inlet and outlet ports are in fluid communication with the desiccant channel. The plurality of panel assemblies have a stacked arrangement such that a microporous sheet on one panel assembly faces a microporous sheet on an adjacent panel assembly and defines an airflow channel therebetween.
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