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Vapor compression circuit and method including a thermoelectric device

US7752852B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2006
Grant dateJul 13, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/963
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method includes a thermoelectric device in heat-transfer relation with a working fluid flowing through a vapor compression circuit. Heat is transferred from the working fluid to a first fluid medium and then from the first fluid medium to a second fluid medium.

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