System and method for purifying a first liquid content and simultaneously heating a second liquid content
US8677768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The system includes a first heat exchanger in which the refrigerant is injected directly into the content of the first liquid circuit through at least one nozzle to simultaneously capture latent heat from the content as purified frozen liquid pieces are formed. It also includes a second heat exchanger in which the refrigerant transfers the latent heat captured from the content of the first liquid circuit to a content of the second liquid circuit, thereby raising the content of the second liquid circuit in temperature. The proposed concept provides designers with opportunities to create highly efficient systems and methods where the latent heat extracted for the purification is immediately employed to a useful purpose.
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