Modular fluid heater utilizing electrothermal polymer coatings
US11943844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2214/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fluid heating element includes first and second conduits. The first conduit has a first inlet and a first outlet. The first inlet is configured to receive a first portion of the fluid, and the first outlet is configured to discharge the first portion of the fluid. The second conduit has a second inlet and a second outlet. The second inlet is configured to receive a second portion of the fluid, and the second outlet is configured to discharge the second portion of the fluid. The fluid heating element further includes an electrothermal coating associated with the first and second conduits and an electrical lead configured to apply an electric current across the electrothermal coating. The electrothermal coating converts the electric current to heat that is transferred to through the first and second conduits to the fluid.
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