Fluid heater
US9115913B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D15/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for heating fluid includes a tank for holding fluid to be heated, and a fuel wafer in fluid communication with the fluid. The fuel wafer includes a fuel mixture including reagents and a catalyst, and an electrical resistor or other heat source in thermal communication with the fuel mixture and the catalyst.
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