Heat exchanger for removal of condensate from a steam dispersion system
US8641021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2013/221
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steam dispersion apparatus includes a steam chamber communicating in an open-loop arrangement with a first steam source for supplying steam to the steam chamber. The steam chamber includes a steam dispersion location at which steam exits therefrom at generally atmospheric pressure. A heat exchanger communicates in a closed-loop arrangement with a second steam source for supplying steam to the heat exchanger at a pressure generally higher than atmospheric pressure. The heat exchanger is located at a location that is not directly exposed to the air to be humidified, the heat exchanger being in fluid communication with the steam chamber so as to contact condensate from the steam chamber. The heat exchanger converts condensate formed by the steam chamber back to steam when the condensate contacts the heat exchanger.
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