Apparatus for simultaneously generating a fluid flow and heating the flowing fluid
US6144020A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/108
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for simultaneously generating a fluid flow and heating the flowing fluid. The apparatus includes a conductive material provided on at least a part of a member which is rotated. The rotatable member generates the flow of the fluid to be heated. Magnets are opposed to one side of the conductive material with a slight gap and are mounted within a casing for the rotatable member. Fluid flows through the casing and is heated due to a slip heat energy generated by rotating the conductive material relative to the magnet.
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