Modular evaporator and thermal energy storage system for chillers
US8136368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2600/2513
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular evaporator which can be assembled from a number of standard modules is provided. Depending on the requirements, the modular evaporator can be assembled to meet a wide range of design cooling loads. Additionally, the modular evaporator is capable of generating and holding ice for thermal storage purposes, eliminating the need for external ice storage tanks. Furthermore, the heat transfer and thermal storage fluid for the evaporator can simply be water which considerably simplifies the system, lowers the cost, and increases the efficiency of the heat transfer loop.
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