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Apparatus and method for removing recuperative condensate

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OSTI ID:6866197
A forced air heating system is described comprising: means for combusting fuel; a recuperative heat exchanger adapted for receiving products of combustion from the combusting means; means for forcing air into heat exchange relationship with the recuperative heat exchanger, the air being heated by thermal transfer from the products of combustion. The air is further heated by heat of condensation resulting from a portion of the products of combustion condensing in the recuperative heat exchanger; and means for removing condensed products of combustion from the system comprising means for flushing with water.
Assignee:
Amana Refrigeration, Inc., Amana, IA
Patent Number(s):
US 4653466
OSTI ID:
6866197
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English