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Multi-staged desiccant refrigeration device

US5018368A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/62
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a multi-staged desiccant refrigeration device which employs an evaporator combined with a multi-staged vapor desiccant/heat sink module which absorbs water vapor from the evaporator. A plurality of stage vapor desiccant/heat desiccant modules are incorporated in the device, the automatic staged opening and closing of the modules allowing for a continuous and more efficient refrigeration process.

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