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Mixing valve air source

US4784213A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1986
Grant dateNov 15, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/1393
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved system for and method of precisely controlling the temperature at a predetermined location at a preselected temperature selected from a range of temperatures is described. The preferred system for carrying out the preferred method includes a mixing valve for separating a fluid stream into first and second component streams and adjustable in response to a first contol signal so as to control the amount of separation of first and second component streams. The preferred system also includes a heater for heating the first compponent stream in response to a second control signal, a first evaporator for cooling the second component stream and a conduit for combining the heated and cooled component streams so as to provide a mixed stream to the predetermined location. The first and second control signals are provided as a function of the preselected temperature, the temperature of the heated first component stream, the temperature of the mixed stream and the temperature at said predetermined location. The system is also preferably provided with a second evaporator for recooling the mixed stream as it is recirculated if the temperature at the predetermined location does not dro…

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