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Dehumidifier having split condenser configuration

US9958172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2017
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49359
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

One aspect provides a dehumidifier that has a dehumidifying circuit and includes an evaporator, a first portion of a condensing circuit, and a first blower configured to direct a first air stream along a first flow path and through the evaporator and the first portion of the condensing circuit, for reducing the humidity of the first air stream. The dehumidifier also comprises a heat removing circuit, comprising a second blower configured to direct a second air stream along a second flow path and through a second portion of the condensing circuit for removing heat from the second portion of the condensing circuit. The first and second condensing circuits are fluidly coupled.

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