公开(公告)号：US20070295665A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11473868

申请日：2006-06-23

Applicant: Raul Eduardo Ayala ,  James Rulon Young Rawson ,  Todd Vincent Graves ,  Andrew Michael Leach

Inventor： Raul Eduardo Ayala ,  James Rulon Young Rawson ,  Todd Vincent Graves ,  Andrew Michael Leach

IPC: C02F1/42

CPC classification number: C02F1/008 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/441 ,  C02F2209/005 ,  C02F2209/055 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  Y10S261/46

Abstract: An appliance using water including an incoming water valve is provided. The appliance also includes a sensor disposed in-line to an incoming flow of water received from the incoming water valve and is configured to sense a degree of hardness in the incoming flow of water. The sensor includes a substrate and a sensing element disposed on the substrate. The sensing element includes a sensing matrix, an indicator for one or more chemical species in a flow of water, and a selectivity component that reacts reversibly with the one or more chemical species in the water. The sensor also includes a light source configured to direct light through the substrate and the sensing matrix. The sensor further includes a light detector configured to receive transmitted light from the substrate and the sensing matrix and to generate a signal representative of selective wavelengths of the light indicative of the one or more chemical species in the flow of water. The appliance also includes a cleaning volume, a drain for the cleaning volume and an additive valve for an additive used for cleaning. The appliance further includes a controller configured to receive a signal indicative of hardness of the flow of water from the sensor and output it to control the incoming water valve, the additive valve and the drain on the cleaning volume.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用包括进水阀在内的水的设备。 该器具还包括传感器，其与从入水阀接收的进入的水流成线配置，并且构造成感测进入的水流中的硬度。 传感器包括衬底和设置在衬底上的感测元件。 感测元件包括感测矩阵，水流中的一种或多种化学物质的指示剂以及与水中的一种或多种化学物质可逆地反应的选择性成分。 传感器还包括被配置为引导光通过基板和感测矩阵的光源。 传感器还包括光检测器，其被配置为从基板和感测矩阵接收透射光，并且产生代表在水流中指示一种或多种化学物质的光的选择波长的信号。 该器具还包括清洁体积，用于清洁体积的排水口和用于清洁的添加剂的添加阀。 该器具还包括控制器，该控制器被配置为接收指示来自传感器的水流的硬度的信号并将其输出以控制进入的水阀，添加阀和清洁体积上的排水口。

公开(公告)号：US06962329B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-08

申请号：US10316481

申请日：2002-12-11

Applicant: Karl Bachert

Inventor： Karl Bachert

IPC: B01F3/04 ,  B01F11/02 ,  F24F6/00 ,  F24F6/04 ,  F24F6/12 ,  F24F6/16

CPC classification number: F24F6/00 ,  B01F3/0407 ,  B01F3/2085 ,  B01F11/02 ,  F24F2003/1667 ,  F24F2006/125 ,  Y02A50/22 ,  Y02B30/80 ,  Y10S261/46

Abstract: A humidifier meters water into a chamber in which it is subjected to ultraviolet light for a predetermined period of time sufficient to destroy microorganisms whereupon the static quantity of water is transferred to a water dispersing unit which discharges the decontaminated water in a finely divided form into the environment.

Abstract translation: 加湿器将水进入室内，在其中经受紫外线的预定时间足以破坏微生物，于是静态的水转移到水分散单元中，水分散单元以细分散的形式将净化的水排放到 环境。

公开(公告)号：US06792963B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US10247117

申请日：2002-09-19

Applicant: Zev Kopel

Inventor： Zev Kopel

IPC: F04F1000

CPC classification number: F22B1/284 ,  F04F10/00 ,  F24F6/00 ,  Y10S261/46 ,  Y10T137/0424 ,  Y10T137/2713 ,  Y10T137/2774

Abstract: A hot water humidifier with an automatic siphon drain fed with cooler source water is flushed via a drain. The humidifier includes the humidifier tank and an inverted U-shaped siphon conduit having one end coupled to the tank and the other end coupled to the drain. A valve controlling the cooler source water feeds the water into the tank to maintain the temperature of an admixture of cooler source water and any preexisting tank water at or below a predetermined temperature during a flush cycle. The tank is flushed and drained via the automatic siphon based upon the level of the admixture in the tank and the level of admixture in the siphon. The source water may be coupled to the humidifier tank via the siphon conduit such that cooler source water may be added during the siphoning action. A method of flushing a hot water humidifier is also included.

公开(公告)号：US20040178521A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-16

申请号：US10784208

申请日：2004-02-24

Inventor： Martin Kienbock ,  Miroslav Podhorsky

IPC: B01F003/04

CPC classification number: F28F21/06 ,  F28F25/08 ,  F28F2245/08 ,  F28F2265/20 ,  Y10S261/11 ,  Y10S261/46

Abstract: The invention concerns inserts in the moist/wet region of cooling towers, which essentially consist of plastic. An additive that prevents or considerably reduces soiling through the formation and buildup on the inserts during subsequent use is added to the plastic.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及冷却塔的湿/湿区域中的插入物，其基本上由塑料组成。 在后续使用中，通过在嵌入物上的形成和积累来防止或显着减少污垢的添加剂被添加到塑料中。

公开(公告)号：US20040012101A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-22

申请号：US10311694

申请日：2003-08-11

Inventor： Alan Dale Wright

IPC: B01F003/04

CPC classification number: E02B13/02 ,  E02B2201/50 ,  F28D5/00 ,  F28F19/00 ,  Y10S261/46

Abstract: A process and apparatus for periodically dumping liquids in an installation, in which liquids are recycled or otherwise accumulate dissolved and/or suspended contaminants, which process and apparatus makes use of a container for a liquid which is alternately filled and drained during operation of the installation, resulting in changing weight or buoyancy of the container or level of a float in the container, which actuates a dumping valve when a given critical weight, buoyancy or float level is exceeded or reduced.

Abstract translation: 用于在设备中周期性地倾倒液体的过程和设备，其中液体被再循环或以其它方式积聚溶解和/或悬浮的污染物，该处理和设备利用在装置运行期间交替填充和排出的液体的容器 导致容器中的重量或浮力或容器中的浮子的水平改变，当超过或减小给定的临界重量，浮力或浮子水平时，其驱动倾卸阀。

公开(公告)号：US20040000335A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-01

申请号：US10247117

申请日：2002-09-19

Inventor： Zev Kopel

IPC: F04F010/00

CPC classification number: F22B1/284 ,  F04F10/00 ,  F24F6/00 ,  Y10S261/46 ,  Y10T137/0424 ,  Y10T137/2713 ,  Y10T137/2774

Abstract: A hot water humidifier with an automatic siphon drain fed with cooler source water is flushed via a drain. The humidifier includes the humidifier tank and an inverted U-shaped siphon conduit having one end coupled to the tank and the other end coupled to the drain. A valve controlling the cooler source water feeds the water into the tank to maintain the temperature of an admixture of cooler source water and any preexisting tank water at or below a predetermined temperature during a flush cycle. The tank is flushed and drained via the automatic siphon based upon the level of the admixture in the tank and the level of admixture in the siphon. The source water may be coupled to the humidifier tank via the siphon conduit such that cooler source water may be added during the siphoning action. A method of flushing a hot water humidifier is also included.

Abstract translation: 带有冷却水源的自动虹吸排水的热水加湿器通过排水管冲洗。 加湿器包括加湿箱和倒U形虹吸管，其一端连接到罐，另一端与排水管相连。 控制冷却器源水的阀将水进入罐中，以在冲洗循环期间将冷却源水和任何预先存在的罐水的混合物的温度保持在预定温度或低于预定温度。 基于罐中的混合物的水平和虹吸管中的混合物的水平，通过自动虹吸将罐冲洗并排出。 源水可以通过虹吸管连接到加湿器箱，使得在虹吸作用期间可以加入冷却器源水。 还包括冲洗热水加湿器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6012708A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-11

申请号：US962761

申请日：1997-11-03

Applicant: Shigeru Nagano

Inventor： Shigeru Nagano

IPC: F28C1/00 ,  F28C1/06 ,  F28F19/00 ,  F28F25/00 ,  F28F25/10 ,  B01F3/04

CPC classification number: F28C1/06 ,  F28F19/00 ,  F28F25/00 ,  F28F25/10 ,  Y10S261/11 ,  Y10S261/27 ,  Y10S261/46

Abstract: A cooling tower includes a cover and a heat exchanger positioned within a water circulation channel in order to exchange heat between water and air through contact with air. A closed housing is positioned within the cover, and the heat exchanger is positioned within and maintained in an airtight state within the housing. An air supply duct is in communication with the housing for supplying air, and an exhaust duct is in flow communication for exhausting air from the housing. A blower generates air flow in the air supply duct, the housing, and the exhaust.

Abstract translation: 冷却塔包括位于水循环通道内的盖和热交换器，以便通过与空气接触来在水和空气之间交换热量。 封闭的壳体定位在盖内，并且热交换器被定位在壳体内并保持在壳体内的气密状态。 空气供应管道与壳体连通，用于供应空气，并且排气管道流动连通，用于从壳体排出空气。 鼓风机在空气供应管道，壳体和排气中产生空气流。

公开(公告)号：US5916490A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-29

申请号：US897070

申请日：1997-07-21

Applicant: Young I. Cho

Inventor： Young I. Cho

IPC: C02F1/46 ,  F24F6/00 ,  B01F3/04

CPC classification number: F24F6/00 ,  C02F1/4602 ,  C02F2201/4613 ,  C02F2201/4615 ,  F24F2006/006 ,  Y10S261/46 ,  Y10S261/48

Abstract: A humidifier is provided of the type which has a water tank or reservoir for holding tap water. Common tap water frequently is "hard" due to dissolved minerals which result in the humidifier emitting a fine dust when such water is used. By affixing electroplated electrodes to the interior of the tank minerals such as calcium carbonate can precipitate on the surface of the cathodes. Temporarily reversing the polarity of the electrodes will cause the calcium carbonate to be dislodged from the electrodes and fall to the bottom of the reservoir where it can be removed.

Abstract translation: 提供一种具有用于容纳自来水的水箱或水箱的类型的加湿器。 常见的自来水由于溶解的矿物质而“硬”，导致加湿器在使用这种水时会发出细粉尘。 通过将电镀电极固定到罐的内部，例如碳酸钙可以沉淀在阴极的表面上。 暂时反转电极的极性将导致碳酸钙从电极中移出并落到储存器的底部，在其底部可以被去除。

公开(公告)号：US5783117A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-21

申请号：US780850

申请日：1997-01-09

Applicant: Joe D. Byassee ,  Scott P. Bojko

Inventor： Joe D. Byassee ,  Scott P. Bojko

IPC: F24F6/04 ,  B01D47/00

CPC classification number: F24F6/043 ,  Y10S261/46

Abstract: An evaporative humidifier includes a top cover and a water reservoir tank removably mounted on top of a base platform. Several of the components of the humidifier contain a biocide for resisting the growth of bacteria and fungi on all surfaces of the components. The humidifier includes, in one embodiment, a pump assembly for moving water from the base platform to the top of an evaporator panel disposed in an air stream drawn through the humidifier. Alternatively, a paper wick is partially submerged in the pool of water in the base platform for drawing water up into the air stream by capillary action.

Abstract translation: 蒸发加湿器包括顶盖和可移除地安装在基座平台顶部上的储水箱。 加湿器的几个部件含有用于抵抗部件的所有表面上的细菌和真菌的生长的杀生物剂。 在一个实施例中，加湿器包括用于将水从基座平台移动到设置在通过加湿器抽吸的空气流中的蒸发器板的顶部的泵组件。 或者，纸芯部分地浸没在基座中的水池中，用于通过毛细管作用将水吸入空气流中。

公开(公告)号：US5390502A

公开(公告)日：1995-02-21

申请号：US219391

申请日：1994-03-29

Applicant: Robert D. Storbeck ,  Walter D. Olson

Inventor： Robert D. Storbeck ,  Walter D. Olson

IPC: F28D5/02 ,  F25D17/06

CPC classification number: F28D5/02 ,  Y10S261/11 ,  Y10S261/46

Abstract: A precooling system for an evaporative cooler for a closed loop cooling fluid system includes a supplemental heat exchanging coil connected in the cooling fluid loop upstream of the main evaporative cooler coils and positioned in the outlet air flow through the evaporative cooler, but above or outside the path of the spray water. The supplemental heat exchanging coil provides enough additional cooling capacity to allow the spray water system to be completely shut off and the spray water sump drained during low outside ambient temperature operation. Freeze up of the sump and other parts of the spray water system are completely eliminated and a substantial saving in spray water consumption and energy for freeze prevention systems is realized.

Abstract translation: 用于闭环冷却流体系统的蒸发冷却器的预冷系统包括在主蒸发冷却器盘管上游的冷却流体回路中连接并定位在通过蒸发冷却器的出口空气流中，但位于蒸发冷却器的上方或外部的补充热交换盘管 喷水的路径。 补充热交换盘管提供足够的附加冷却能力，以允许喷水系统完全关闭，并且在室外环境温度低的操作期间排出喷水池。 完全消除了水槽和喷水系统的其他部分的冻结，实现了防冻系统的喷水消耗和能量的显着节省。