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 date | Feb 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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