System and method for removing condensate from a cooling unit
US11060757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2013/225
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for removing condensate from a cooling unit (10) includes a drain pan (44) to collect condensate generated by the cooling unit (10), a condensate pump (52) configured to pump condensate from the drain pan (44), and a water tank (54) in fluid communication with the condensate pump (52). The water tank (54) is configured to store condensate in the form of water delivered to the water tank (54) by the condensate pump (52). The system further includes a plunger pump (60) in fluid communication with the water tank (54). The plunger pump (60) is configured to pump water from the water tank (54). The system further includes at least one atomizing nozzle (62) in fluid communication with the plunger pump (60). The at least one atomizing nozzle (62) is configured to atomize water from the plunger pump (60).
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