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Hydrogen heat pump

US4928496A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1989
Grant dateMay 29, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/129
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A heat pump utilizing beds of hydride forming materials for absorption and desorption of hydrogen as a working fluid in a sealed system. A bed structure including alternate layers of heat conducting discs and powdered hydride former is disclosed, and the incorporation of the beds into a liquid type heat exchanger-reaction vessel is also set forth.

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