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Galley cooling heat sink through water system

US8720217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2007
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided systems and methods for transporting heat away from galley refrigeration equipment or other heat-generating systems such as avionics, power electronics, or in-flight entertainment units, via a potable water system. The potable water system transports heat more effectively and more efficiently than other systems used to date.

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