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Humidity reduction duct

US4637224A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1984
Grant dateJan 20, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 13, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/265
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A humidity reduction duct assembly for attachment over the air inlet of an evaporative cooler having a tray assembly insertable therewith transversely thereacross intermediate the duct inlet and the cooler inlet so that air drawn through the duct passes across and through the tray assembly. The tray assembly is formed of a pair of spaced rigid members having a plurality of foraminous cylinders disposed therebetween in spaced parallel relationship to each other and filled with an air permeable desiccant. The duct removes excessive humidity from the ambient air and enhances the efficiency of the evaporative cooler.

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