Autonomous induction heat exchange method using pressure difference and gas compressor and heat pump using the same
US9476615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D15/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an autonomous induction heat exchange method using a pressure difference caused by heat exchange in a single pipeline. In addition, the present invention relates to a gas compressor and a heat pump using the method. The present invention does not require a separate drive device. Therefore, occurrence of vibration or noise can be fundamentally prevented. Consumption of power for compressing gas or heat exchange can be minimized. Furthermore, gas circulates in an autonomous induction manner using a pressure difference. Thus, the length, size and structural shape of a gas compressor or a heat pump can be modified in a variety of ways. Thereby, the present invention can be easily used in different kinds of apparatus and systems and can be easily applied to small heat exchange modules using micro-channels as well as large heat exchange systems.
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