Generator-absorber-heat exchange heat transfer apparatus and method and use thereof in a heat pump

Patent · Tue Dec 03 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:870707

Phillips, Benjamin A ^[1]; Zawacki, Thomas S ^[2]

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1. Benton Harbor, MI
2. St. Joseph, MI

Numerous embodiments and related methods for generator-absorber heat exchange (GAX) are disclosed, particularly for absorption heat pump systems. Such embodiments and related methods use the working solution of the absorption system for the heat transfer medium. A combination of weak and rich liquor working solution is used as the heat transfer medium.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: 15X-17497C
• Assignee: Phillips Engineering Co. (St. Joseph, MI)
• Patent Number(s): US 5579652
• Application Number: 08/294,847
• OSTI ID: 870707
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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