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Condensate trap for multi-poise furnace

US5379749A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1993
Grant dateJan 10, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/4576
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a furnace having an air flow path for heated air and combustion products that passes through a condensing heat exchanger. Condensate forming in regions of negative and positive pressure is separately conducted to a unitary condensate trap of minimal vertical height incorporating therein separate traps for handling the high and low pressure gaseous environments. The condensate is drained through a common outlet port into the atmosphere or into a drain pipe.

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