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Method and apparatus for refrigeration

US4307580A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1980
Grant dateDec 29, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D17/02
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Apparatus is disclosed for refrigerating a moist article, the apparatus comprising a cold room, means for circulating cooling atmosphere through the cold room, a moisture absorbent liquid cooling spray in the path of said atmosphere, means for collecting and recirculating the liquid in a continuous path, means for admitting a cryogenic cooling fluid to the liquid and means for removing the fluid and absorbed moisture from the liquid before the liquid returns to the spray.

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