Heat reclaiming method and apparatus

Patent · Tue Mar 10 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6304763

Geary, D F

Heat reclaiming method and apparatus for use with a vapor compression refrigeration circuit, a heat transfer fluid, and a heat storage facility are described. The heat reclaiming apparatus comprises a heat exchanger connected to a compressor and a condenser of the refrigeration circuit for receiving refrigerant vapor from the compressor and discharging refrigerant to the condenser, wherein refrigerant vapors pass in heat transfer relation with the heat transfer fluid to heat the fluid and cool the vapors. The heat exchanger is further connected to a source of the heat transfer fluid for receiving fluid therefrom; and still further connected to the heat storage facility for discharging the heat transfer fluid thereto. The heat reclaiming apparatus further comprises a valve for regulating the flow of the heat transfer fluid to the heat exchanger; and a control for controlling the valve to decrease the quantity of heat transfer fluid flowing to the heat exchanger when the temperature of the heat transfer fluid discharged therefrom falls below a predetermined value.

• Assignee: Carrier Corp
• Patent Number(s): US 4254630
• OSTI ID: 6304763
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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