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Heat-source-tower heat pump system combined with ice maker

US11473824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2021
Grant dateOct 18, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P60/85
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a heat-source-tower heat pump system combined with an ice maker. The system includes a heat source tower and a heat pump unit. The system further includes an ice maker. The liquid outlet of the heat source tower is connected to the liquid inlet of the ice maker through a pipeline. The concentrated liquid outlet of the ice maker is connected to the liquid return port of the heat source tower. The cold outlet of the heat pump unit is connected to the cold inlet of the ice maker through a pipeline. The hot return port of the ice maker is connected to the hot inlet of the heat pump unit through a pipeline. The cold inlet and the hot outlet of the heat pump unit are respectively connected to corresponding outlet and inlet of an end of a user.

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