20240011650. MEMBRANE-CONTACTOR-BASED AIR CONDITIONER simplified abstract (Tyco Fire & Security GmbH)
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MEMBRANE-CONTACTOR-BASED AIR CONDITIONER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael J Sweeney of Seattle WA (US)
Ryan Vetsch of Fort Saskatchewan (CA)
David Patrick Selmser of St Albert (CA)
Andrew Kim Liang Chan of Edmonton (CA)
Nicholas Labonte of Edmonton (CA)
MEMBRANE-CONTACTOR-BASED AIR CONDITIONER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240011650 titled 'MEMBRANE-CONTACTOR-BASED AIR CONDITIONER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an air conditioner that has an air flow path and an evaporative cooling membrane panel. The panel has a face that is angled relative to the direction of the air flow and is made up of microporous fibers. Each fiber can receive liquid in a fluid flow path and generate vapor when the air flows over it. The vapor is then released into the air flow through pores in the fiber.
- The air conditioner has an air flow path that directs the air flow in a specific direction.
- The evaporative cooling membrane panel is positioned within the air flow path.
- The panel has a face that is angled relative to the air flow direction.
- The face is made up of microporous fibers.
- Each microporous fiber can receive liquid in a fluid flow path.
- The air flow over the microporous fiber generates vapor.
- The vapor is released into the air flow through pores in the microporous fiber.
Potential Applications:
- Cooling systems for buildings and homes.
- Air conditioning units for vehicles.
- Industrial cooling systems.
Problems Solved:
- Provides a more efficient and effective cooling method.
- Reduces energy consumption compared to traditional air conditioners.
- Improves air quality by adding moisture to the air.
Benefits:
- Increased cooling efficiency.
- Energy savings.
- Improved air quality.
- Cost-effective cooling solution.
Original Abstract Submitted
an air conditioner includes an air flow path configured to direct an air flow in a direction. the air conditioner also includes an evaporative cooling membrane panel disposed within the air flow path and including a face disposed at an oblique angle relative to the direction. the face is defined by microporous fibers of the evaporative cooling membrane panel. each microporous fiber is configured to receive liquid in a fluid flow path of the microporous fiber such that the air flow over the microporous fiber generates a vapor. each microporous fiber is also configured to release the vapor into the air flow via pores of the microporous fiber.
