Droplet-field heat transfer surfaces and systems thereof
US11041665B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/54
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for heat transfer from a process fluid, such as humid air, to liquid droplets that are generated by contact of a heat transfer surface with the process fluid. The heat transfer surface rapidly ejects liquid droplets, which may then be coalesced and removed, thereby cooling the process fluid. Enhanced methods of condensate collection are described.
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