Method for augmentation of condensation heat transfer by application of non-uniform electric field
Patent 4401148 Issued on August 30, 1983. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 10, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 10, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2605377 3056587 3868830 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/185743 filed on 09/10/1980US Classes:165/110, WITH FIRST FLUID HOLDER OR COLLECTOR OPEN TO SECOND FLUID165/913CONDENSATIONExaminersPrimary: Davis, Albert W. Jr.Assistant: McNally, John F. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF28F 13/16 (20060101)F28F 13/04 (20060101) F28F 13/00 (20060101) Foreign Application Priority Data1979-09-13 JPAbstractIn condensation heat transfer, the efficiency of heat transfer at the heat transfer surface is notably augmented by opposing at least one electrode across a prescribed space to the heat transfer surface and applying a high electric potential capable of producing a non-uniform electric field on the heat transfer surface thereby enabling the condensate liquid formed on the heat transfer surface to be attracted by virtue of the electric field to the electrode, formed into a liquid column and removed from the heat transfer surface.Field of SearchWITH FIRST FLUID HOLDER OR COLLECTOR OPEN TO SECOND FLUID | |
