Carbon or graphite foam as a heating element and system thereof
US6729269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A temperature regulator includes at least one electrically conductive carbon foam element. The foam element includes at least two locations adapted for receiving electrical connectors thereto for heating a fluid, such as engine oil. A combustion engine includes an engine block and at least one carbon foam element, the foam element extending into the engine block or disposed in thermal contact with at least one engine fluid.
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