Electrochemical compressor based heating element and hybrid hot water heater employing same
US9599364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2339/047
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrochemical compressor type heat pump system is described. An electrochemical compressor compresses a mixed gas refrigerant whereby heat from the compression can be used to heat an object. The electrochemical compressor is capable of producing high pressure gas from a mixed fluid system including an electrochemically-active component, such as hydrogen, and at least one refrigerant fluid, for example water. Any suitable proton associable compound, such as any suitable ionic or polar solvent compound, may be used in the mixed gas refrigerant. The electrochemical compressor may be configured in a hot water heater along with a secondary type heating source to produce a hybrid hot water heater.
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