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SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF THERMAL TRANSFER AND/OR STORAGE

  • US 20110120673A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2010
  • Published: 05/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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  • A system for transferring/storing heat comprising;

    a heat exchange/storage apparatus including;

    a chamber;

    a heat output device, through which a working medium/fluid passes, having heat output device surfaces that pass through and are exposed within the chamber;

    a heat input device that carries a heat transfer fluid (HTF) from a heat source or collector and injects a vapor form of the heat transfer fluid through a nozzle/throttle/valve into the chamber;

    a thermal storage medium located within the chamber and having defined thermal storage surfaces;

    wherein the vapor form of the HTF contacts the thermal storage surfaces and condenses thereon, delivering latent heat from the vapor form to the thermal storage medium via phase change from vapor to liquid;

    wherein the heat transfer fluid that is condensed into liquid form is recirculated out of the chamber back to the heat source or collector; and

    a heat exchange system that delivers a heat exchange medium/fluid to the thermal storage surfaces.

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