Electrohydrodynamically (EHD) enhanced heat transfer system and method with an encapsulated electrode
Patent 7159646 Issued on January 9, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 15, 2023. 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.
April 15, 2023. 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 3056587 3344853 3681896 3872917 Heat exchange arrangement Plate heat exchangers Electrohydrodynamic inductively pumped heat pipe Method for augmentation of condensation heat transfer by application of non-uniform electric field Augmentation method of boiling heat transfer by applying electric fields Active regulation of heat transfer InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10413294 filed on 04/15/2003US Classes:165/96, WITH ADJUSTOR FOR HEAT, OR EXCHANGE MATERIAL, FLOW165/104.23, By direct application of electrical energy to heat exchange material392/324, Steam or vapor generator165/166Stacked plates or shells form interplate passagesExaminersPrimary: Duong, ThoAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF28F 27/00H05K 7/20 AbstractAn electrohydrodynamically enhanced heat transfer system (EHD) includes an electrode completely encapsulated in an insulating material and coupled to a power supply to generate an electric field between a heat transfer surface and the encapsulated electrode when energized for interacting with the heat exchange surface and the working media to reduce frost formation on the heat transfer surface and to enhance heat transfer. The power supply may be completely encapsulated and immersed into the working media. In order to reduce accumulation of condensed liquid onto the electrode, the surface of the insulating material of the encapsulated electrode is either covered with a water repellent, or heated a few degrees above the dew point temperature of the air surrounding the heat transfer surface. The encapsulated electrode can be energized by an AC or DC electric field through a controlling switch.Other References
Field of SearchWITH ADJUSTOR FOR HEAT, OR EXCHANGE MATERIAL, FLOWBy direct application of electrical energy to heat exchange material Including means to move heat exchange material Cooling electrical device Liquid Electrical output dependent Temperature dependent Having heat exchange means Separator, retainer or spacer insulating structure (other than a single porous flat sheet, or either an impregnated or coated sheet not having distinct layers) | |
