High efficiency direct contact heat exchanger
US9383093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0329
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A direct contact heat exchanger assembly is provided. The direct contact heat exchanger assembly includes an evaporator jacket and an inner member. The inner member is received within the evaporator jacket. A sleeve passage is formed between the evaporator jacket and the inner member. The sleeve passage is configured and arranged to pass a flow of liquid. The inner member has an inner exhaust chamber that is configured to pass hot gas. The inner member further has a plurality of exhaust passages that allow some of the hot gas passing through the inner exhaust chamber to enter the flow of liquid in the sleeve passage.
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