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Method and apparatus for cooling an aqueous liquid

US6145321A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1999
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D3/10
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of cooling an aqueous liquid, which method comprises the steps of: PA1 a) placing said aqueous liquid in a vessel; PA1 b) reducing the pressure in said vessel to cause said aqueous liquid to boil; PA1 c) condensing at least some of the liquid in the vapour created as said aqueous liquid boils by heat exchange with a liquid cryogen; and PA1 d) using vapour from said liquid cryogen to at least assist in step (b).

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