Heating system having plasma heat exchanger
US9322571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H2250/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for heating a fluid are disclosed. In certain embodiments, plasma is generated and passed through a conduit. A fluid to be heated can be passed over the conduit, thereby inducing a heat transfer from the plasma to the fluid. In certain embodiments, multiple plasma generators and corresponding conduits are provided and the conduits are positioned within a housing, facilitating a more effective heat transfer. In some embodiments, the plasma generator includes an outer shell, an anode, a cathode, and insulating elements, and generates plasma by passing a gas through an electric arc created between the anode and the cathode.
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