Acoustic-assisted heat and mass transfer device
US9671166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An acoustic energy-transfer apparatus including: an acoustic chest, the acoustic chest defining an inner chamber sized to receive a material to be processed; and an acoustic device positioned within the acoustic chest and oriented to direct acoustic energy towards the material to be processed. A method for drying a material, the method including: positioning a material in an acoustic chest including an acoustic device; and directing acoustically energized air from the acoustic device at the material within the acoustic chest.
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