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Dry-operated chimney cooling tower

US5129456A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1991
Grant dateJul 14, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/90
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dry-operated chimney cooling tower suitable for cooling warm water from a power station and operating with a natural draft, is provided with downstream jalousies to assist in frost protection and energy conservation. These jalousies can be capable of forming a "diving bell" like enclosure around air radiators to contain warmed air therearound.

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