Heat exchanger and method for drying a humid medium
US7451807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D2021/0038
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A heat exchanger and a method for drying a humid medium. In the heat exchanger an internal cross-over passage, allowing a humid medium to double back on itself in a zone delimited by a barrier, is provided. In a first step the heat exchanger cools itself and in a final step the heat exchanger heats itself. Separation areas allow condensation and collection of water within the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger and method enable drying of compressed air within one and the same heat exchanger package.
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