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Thermal energy storage and cooling system utilizing multiple refrigerant and cooling loops with a common evaporator coil

US8181470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2009
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2400/06
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and device for a refrigerant-based thermal energy storage and cooling system with multiple condensing units utilizing a common evaporator coil. The disclosed embodiments provide a refrigerant-based ice storage system with increased reliability, lower cost components, and reduced power consumption and ease of installation.

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