Heating and cooling of working fluids
US8359872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24V40/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger may be associated with a heat transfer system to promote flow of heat energy from a heat source to a multi-phase fluid. The heat exchanger may be associated with an expansion portion. The fluid may be a refrigerant to which nano-particles may be added. Embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in an air-conditioning system as well as a water heating system.
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