Induction fluid heater utilizing a shorted turn linking parallel flow paths
US5319170A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/368
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In the fluid heater disclosed herein, a plurality of thin or ribbon-like conductors are embedded in and link a pair of similar flow paths. An inductor is magnetically coupled to the conductors and is energized with alternating current thereby to induce local currents in the conductors and generate heat which is imparted to fluid passing through the flow paths and over the surfaces of the conductors.
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