Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering breathable gas to a user includes a humidifying unit that is controllable to humidify the gas in accordance with a variable humidity profile such that the gas is delivered to the user at variable humidity levels, e.g., during a treatment session.

Abstract: A gas guide tube assembly (200), a liquid storage device (10), a humidifier, and a ventilator. The gas guide tube assembly (200) comprises: a gas outlet guiding tube (210) having a gas inlet port (212) and a gas outlet port (214); and a guide tube (220) having a communication port (222) that communicates with the gas inlet port (212) of the gas outlet guiding tube (210) and a plurality of gas reflux ports (224, 226) that communicate with the communication port (222). The gas guide tube assembly (200), when in use, is disposed in a liquid storage cavity (120) of the humidifier, and the gas outlet port (214) of the gas outlet guiding tube (210) of the gas guide tube assembly (200) communicates with a gas outlet (124) of the liquid storage cavity (120). The present invention can solve to a certain extent a problem of water inhalation into the user due to overflow from the gas outlet (124).

Abstract: A system for removing condensate from a cooling unit (10) includes a drain pan (44) to collect condensate generated by the cooling unit (10), a condensate pump (52) configured to pump condensate from the drain pan (44), and a water tank (54) in fluid communication with the condensate pump (52). The water tank (54) is configured to store condensate in the form of water delivered to the water tank (54) by the condensate pump (52). The system further includes a plunger pump (60) in fluid communication with the water tank (54). The plunger pump (60) is configured to pump water from the water tank (54). The system further includes at least one atomizing nozzle (62) in fluid communication with the plunger pump (60). The at least one atomizing nozzle (62) is configured to atomize water from the plunger pump (60).

Abstract: Disclosed is a fumigation vaporizer capable of quickly vaporizing a fumigant, which is widely used in agriculture or quarantine to control insects or weeds, thereby safely and effectively carrying out fumigation, as compared to a conventional process. The fumigation vaporizer includes a housing, a fumigant supply pipe, a heater, a non-explosive gas supply member, a gas supply pipe, a vessel-type heater, a gas discharge pipe, and a controller. The housing is provided with a heating hollow portion at the lower portion of the inner cavity, in which the non-explosive gas heated and supplied by the vessel-type heater heats a bottom surface of the inner cavity while passing through the heating hollow portion.

Abstract: A steam ironing apparatus including a handle connected to a steam-emitting head including a treatment surface intended for being placed vertically opposite a garment to be ironed and including at least one steam outlet opening, the steam-emitting head including a heating body including a steaming chamber including a bottom wall forming an angle of 45° to 90° with the treatment surface and including an injection system to inject liquid into the steaming chamber, wherein the injection system to inject liquid includes at least two nozzles injecting liquid onto two separate steaming areas of the steaming chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides components useful in heating, particularly heating of an aerosol precursor solution so as to vaporize the solution and form an aerosol. The disclosure particularly provides an electrically conductive, porous carbon heater. The heater may be combined with an aerosol precursor transport element that also is formed of carbon. The heater and transport element may form an atomizer that can be useful in an electronic smoking article, such as in a cartridge that is adapted for attachment to a control body. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a cartridge of an electronic smoking article, the cartridge being formed substantially completely of carbon.

Abstract: A device for dispensing beverages having a brewing group, a boiler, a duct connecting the latter to the brewing chamber and means for supplying cold water to the duct of hot water, a proportional electrovalve arranged to control the supply of cold water, and at least one temperature sensor downstream the supply point of cold water, with respect to the water flow, in order to detect the temperature of the brewing water supplied to the brewing chamber.

Abstract: A steam frame for a steam appliance has a body, a passageway in the body for passage of a fluid medium, and a member such as an unbalanced rotatable turbine in fluid communication with the passageway, where the member is capable of being engaged by the fluid medium to produce vibrations in the body for enhanced cleaning performance. A steam attachment includes a body, a pad covering at least a portion of the body, and a heating element coupled to the body. The heating element is configured to increase the temperature of the pad for enhanced cleaning performance. The heating element and vibration-producing member may be used separately or together.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to a home appliance, more specifically, to a washing apparatus having a steam generator and a controlling method of the same and embodiments may relate to a home appliance including a steam generator. according to one embodiment of the present invention, a home appliance includes a steam generator configured to generate steam to supply the generated steam to an object accommodation part where an object is accommodated, wherein the steam generator includes a housing configured to accommodate water supplied thereto; a heater configured to heat the water accommodated in the housing by heating the housing to generate steam; and a control unit configured to cut off or apply an electric power of the heater based on the temperature of the housing.

Abstract: Modularized, superheated steam generators comprise a steam module (46), a thermocouple module (41), and an electrode module (45) assembled within a containment enclosure (66). The multi-stage steam module (46) comprises a plurality of first stage pressure vessels (77) surrounding and feeding a second stage pressure vessel (78). The steam module (46) is coaxially surrounded by insulation (48) disposed within a cylindrical shroud (72). The electrode module (45) radiantly heats the steam module with resistive heating elements (119). The thermocouple module (41) includes thermocouples monitoring first stage temperatures within and between pressure vessels (77). PLC computer SCADA software (600) operates the generators. Thermocouple data is analyzed to control heater temperatures, the water feeding system (340), and outputted steam temperature.

Abstract: A vaporizer for generating a vaporized chemical decontaminating agent. The vaporizer includes a primary flow path and a blower for conveying a carrier gas along the primary flow path. A secondary flow path has a first end fluidly connected to the primary flow path at a location upstream of the blower and a second end fluidly connected to the primary flow path at a location downstream of the blower. A heating element is disposed along the secondary flow path. A liquid flow path has a first end fluidly connected to a source of liquid chemical decontaminating agent and a second end fluidly connected to the secondary flow path. The liquid flow path injects the liquid chemical decontaminating agent into the secondary flow path at a location upstream of the heating element. The heating element vaporizes the liquid chemical decontaminating agent to form the vaporized chemical decontaminating agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vaporizer comprising a housing, a housing cap, which covers an end of the housing and has a vapor discharge opening, and a heating element, which sits in the housing and protrudes into the housing cap, wherein an annular gap is provided between the heating element and the housing and also between the heating element and the housing cap and connects an inlet opening in the housing to the vapor discharge opening. In accordance with this disclosure, the annular gap has a starting portion, a middle portion and an end portion, wherein the starting portion and the middle portion are arranged in the housing and the end portion is arranged in the housing cap, and wherein the annular gap is wider in the middle portion than in the starting portion.

Abstract: Steam generator (1) is provided with an electric heating element (2) for heating water to be evaporated, consisting of an electric heating resistor (21) inserted in a profiled base (8) of a metal supporting element (7), fixed in a hole obtained in one of the vertical walls (15) of the container (4) for heating water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam head of a cleaner. The present invention includes a steam head including: a body defining an exterior, and a steam generating device provided on the body to generate steam through heating water supplied through a heater, the heater including a radiator of a ceramic material, and a plurality of insulation layers for insulating the radiator, wherein the plurality of insulation layers is formed of one of or a combination of one or more of magnesium oxide (MgO), a slurry-phase insulator, and an insulation film. Thus, through the present invention, a heater's heat radiating performance is improved to facilitate generation of steam.

Abstract: An electrical water heating appliance includes pump means connected to a water heating means via a water flow path. One or more flow-regulating valve means are arranged in the flow path to regulate the flow of water to the heating means so as to achieve a substantially uniform flow rate. The flow-regulating valve means may include a pressure-compensating valve means arranged to achieve a substantially uniform flow rate regardless of the water pressure. A suitable pressure-compensating valve means may include an elastic diaphragm arranged to regulate the flow by distorting in response to the pressure of water entering the valve means. The water heating means may be a water boiler for steam generation.

Abstract: Provided are a steam spraying apparatus and a clothing drying machine including the same. The steam spraying apparatus include a flow passage forming unit, a steam generating heater, and a nozzle. The flow passage forming unit has a flow passage for guiding water introduced through an inlet to an outlet. The steam generating heater applies heat to water flowing along the flow passage. A nozzle sprays steam generated by the heating of the steam generating heater at a certain pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam generator and a washing machine therewith. The present invention provides a steam generator including a water chamber for holding water actually, the water chamber having a heater mounted thereto for heating the water, and a steam chamber for holding steam generated as the water is heated actually, wherein the water chamber has a vertical direction length (a vertical length) relatively greater than a horizontal direction length (a horizontal length).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for vaporizing a liquid to form vapor preferably in a gas stream. The apparatus includes a composite metal structure, the structure comprising a plurality of passageways for providing heat to vaporize the liquid in the gas stream to form a gas/vapor mixture. A non-corrosive interface lies between the metal structure and the gas/vapor mixture, the interface being chemically inert to the gas/vapor mixture and the structure permitting heat to be conducted rapidly therethrough to vaporize the liquid. The apparatus further includes an inlet for the gas and an inlet for the liquid to be vaporized to flow into the plurality of passageways and an exit through which the gas/vapor mixture exits the apparatus.

Abstract: A fragrance generator provides a scent dispenser for mounting on a light emitter of a decorative light, such as those used at holidays. A silicone rubber scented sleeve is placed over and around a cylindrical light emitter. Upon energizing the decorative light, the heat generated by the light emitter warms the scented sleeve and thereby enhances the rate of scent emission from the scented sleeve. An optional scent reservoir formed at one end of the scented sleeve enables the retention of additional amounts of liquid fragrance oil(s). Placement of the light emitter within and extending it throughout the sleeve, and into the fragrance reservoir, results in a further enhancement in amount and duration of scent emission.

Abstract: A steam generator includes a body defining therein a flow passage having an inlet and an outlet, a heater installed in the body and adapted for heating water being guided through the inlet of the flow passage into the inside of the flow passage into steam for enabling generated steam to flow out of the outlet of the flow passage, and at least one friction unit mounted in the flow passage and movable by generated steam to rub against the inside wall of the flow passage and to remove water scale from the inside wall. Thus, the steam generator uses the friction unit to remove water scale from the inside wall of the flow passage during operation, avoiding water scale accumulation and prolonging the lifespan.

Abstract: This is a unique design for a steam generator. The heating zone is not only equipped with two sections, vaporizing and steaming, to upgrade the efficiency, but also can be used as a bumper to minimize the back pressure from compressing chamber. The compressing zone is used to compress the vaporizing steam with the pressure for designated service in a restricted room. The inlet is placed at the bottom whereas the outlet at the top. This keeps the water feeding continuous and no water overflowing when the steam generator is not in use. The temperature controller set beside the inlet is used for temperature control as well as the safety protection. The fuse set behind the temperature controller is used to provide the user a more reliable consideration.

Abstract: A member having high non-electrostatic properties and high hydrophilicity and preventing an adhesion of contaminants, a surface-treating process and an apparatus for the surface-treating process are provided. A surface-treatment apparatus comprises a water vapor-generating unit 1, a superheating unit 5 for superheating a water vapor to generate a superheated water vapor, and a processing unit 11 for spraying the superheated water vapor to a member 14 to be treated (a ceramic, a metal) or for exposing the member to the superheated water vapor. Treating the untreated member with a superheated water vapor having a temperature 300 to 1000° C., hydrophilicity and antistatic properties are imparted to the member. The untreated member may be a member (a window member) contacting with a processing space in a vapor phase surface process apparatus (e.g., a chamber) for the surface process of a substrate by a vapor phase method such as a PVD, a CVD, or a dry etching.

Abstract: The invention relates a fuel vaporizer for a motor vehicle operated with liquefied petroleum gas. The vaporizer has a vaporization space, which has an inlet for liquid fuel and an outlet for vaporized fuel, and a second space, which together with the vaporization space forms a heat exchanger and forms an inlet for cooling water from an internal combustion engine and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet of the second space are connected via a line bypassing the second space. A switching valve is disposed at the inlet of the second space so as to introduce a cooling water flow selectively into the second space or the line. The vaporizer also has an electric heater for heating the second space.

Abstract: An air ammonia heater and vaporization chamber system utilizing a contiguous vaporization chamber having an inlet for receiving dilution air, which is passed across at least one heating element integrated into the vaporization chamber to heat and pre-heat the vaporization chamber. Aqueous or anhydrous ammonia is injected from at least one ammonia injector, which is integrated into the vaporization chamber, into the heated dilution air. The heated ammonia/air mixture may then be passed through a bed of packing prior to being released from the vaporization chamber. The bed of packing maintains the heated, homogenous ammonia/air mixture at a minimum temperature of 350° F. to ensure the air/ammonia mixture does not condense. The air ammonia heater and vaporization chamber system may be used in the vaporization and bleeding of ammonia with air for NOx reduction in the flue gas from heat recovery steam generation systems, packaged boilers, simple cycle catalyst systems or fired heaters.

Abstract: For use in an electric home appliance, such as steam mop or steam vacuum cleaner, a steam generator is disclosed to include an electric heater, a fluid storage tank connected to the electric heater, a pressure valve installed in the fluid storage tank and an air compression unit operable by hand, electricity or steam to pump air into the fluid storage tank to force fluid out of the fluid storage tank to the electric heater for heating into steam for application.

Abstract: A steam generator includes a body defining therein a flow passage having an inlet and an outlet, a heater installed in the body and adapted for heating water being guided through the inlet of the flow passage into the inside of the flow passage into steam for enabling generated steam to flow out of the outlet of the flow passage, and at least one friction unit mounted in the flow passage and movable by generated steam to rub against the inside wall of the flow passage and to remove water scale from the inside wall. Thus, the steam generator uses the friction unit to remove water scale from the inside wall of the flow passage during operation, avoiding water scale accumulation and prolonging the lifespan.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides an apparatus for treating contaminated fluid. The apparatus comprises a base member, a peripheral containment wall connected to the base member defining a containment volume, a dividing member for dividing the containment volume into an evaporation region for receiving contaminated fluid and a boiler region for heating contaminated fluid. The evaporation region is substantially open to atmosphere and the boiler region is substantially closed and comprises an inlet to introduce contaminated fluid into the boiler region and an outlet to allow evaporated water to exit the boiler region. Heating means are provided to heat any contents in the boiler region while fluid transfer means transfer contaminated fluid from the evaporation region to the boiler region. Preferably, the boiler region is at least partially within the evaporation region. System and method aspects are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam head of a cleaner. The present invention includes a steam head including: a body defining an exterior, and a steam generating device provided on the body to generate steam through heating water supplied through a heater, the heater including a radiator of a ceramic material, and a plurality of insulation layers for insulating the radiator, wherein the plurality of insulation layers is formed of one of or a combination of one or more of magnesium oxide (MgO), a slurry-phase insulator, and an insulation film. Thus, through the present invention, a heater's heat radiating performance is improved to facilitate generation of steam.

Abstract: The present invention concerns capillary force vaporizers for use in vaporizing liquids and emitting pressurized vapors. In one embodiment, the inventive capillary force vaporizer includes a porous member, a heater component to convey heat to the porous member, and a vapor containment region. The porous member further includes a capillary network, a surface for receiving liquid and a vaporization area in which vapor is produced from the liquid. The vapor is collected and pressurized within the vapor containment region, which includes one or more openings for the release of vapor at a velocity greater than zero. Several different embodiments for capillary force vaporizers and systems comprising capillary force vaporizers are disclosed along with methods for their use.

Abstract: One or more coating precursors are selected from metal or silicon compounds at a temperature above their melting points but substantially below their standard vaporization temperature, thereby causing the coating precursors to be in the form of a liquid. A vaporization chamber has a structure for continually injecting the liquid coating precursor into the chamber to produce a vapor. A seal-less, magnetically driven portion rotates a structure for distributing the liquid coating precursor in the vaporization chamber. In one embodiment, a barrier gas is injected adjacent the chamber at a velocity greater than the diffusion velocity of the vapor to prevent the vapor from communicating with the magnetically driven portion. In another embodiment, a first portion of the magnetically driven portion is connected to a structure for distributing the liquid coating precursor in the vaporization chamber.

Abstract: The present invention concerns capillary force vaporizers for use in vaporizing liquids and emitting pressurized vapors. In one embodiment, the inventive capillary force vaporizer includes a porous member, a heater component to convey heat to the porous member, and a vapor containment region. The porous member further includes a capillary network, a surface for receiving liquid and a vaporization area in which vapor is produced from the liquid. The vapor is collected and pressurized within the vapor containment region, which includes one or more openings for the release of vapor at a velocity greater than zero. Several different embodiments for capillary force vaporizers and systems comprising capillary force vaporizers are disclosed along with methods for their use.

Abstract: A member having high non-electrostatic properties and high hydrophilicity and preventing an adhesion of contaminants, a surface-treating process and an apparatus for the surface-treating process are provided. A surface-treatment apparatus comprises a water vapor-generating unit 1, a superheating unit 5 for superheating a water vapor to generate a superheated water vapor, and a processing unit 11 for spraying the superheated water vapor to a member 14 to be treated (a ceramic, a metal) or for exposing the member to the superheated water vapor. Treating the untreated member with a superheated water vapor having a temperature 300 to 1000° C., hydrophilicity and antistatic properties are imparted to the member. The untreated member may be a member (a window member) contacting with a processing space in a vapor phase surface process apparatus (e.g., a chamber) for the surface process of a substrate by a vapor phase method such as a PVD, a CVD, or a dry etching.

Abstract: Disclosed is a steam generator in which a continuous evaporating heating area is disposed within a heating gas duct that is penetrated in a nearly horizontal direction by a heating gas. Said continuous evaporating heating area comprises a number of steam-generating pipes that are connected in parallel and are penetrated by a flowing medium and is configured such that a steam-generating pipe which is heated more than another steam-generating pipe of the same continuous evaporating heating area has a higher throughput of the flowing medium than said other steam-generating pipe. The aim of the invention is to create a steam generator which provides a particularly high degree of stability of flow during operation of the continuous evaporating heating area while keeping the structural complexity and design comparatively simple.

Abstract: The invention relates to a steam generator in which the continuous heating panel of an evaporator is arranged in a heating gas channel which can be cross-flown in a more or less horizontal direction of a heating gas. Said continuous heating panel of the evaporator comprises a plurality of pipes of a steam generator which are connected in parallel to each other. Said pipes are constructed in such a way that they cross a flow medium and are provided with the part of a more or less vertical down pipe which can be cross-flown by the flow medium in a downward direction and with the part of a rising pipe connected downstream with respect to the down pipe on the side of the flow medium and which is more or less vertical and can be cross-flown by the flow medium in an upward direction.

Abstract: An aircraft hot water supply system (10) comprising a group of water-use stations (14a–14f) each including a hot water line having a heater (40a–40f) which heats water at a heating rate dependent upon power provided thereto. A power manager (44) allocates different non-zero percentages of heater-dedicated power to different heaters (40) depending upon conditions at the corresponding water-use stations (14). A network (46) is provided to establish peer-to-peer communication among the heaters' controllers (48a–48f).

Abstract: A smoke producing system for efficiently producing reduced toxin smoke includes a heating chamber heated by a heat source. A coil passes into and through the heating chamber to deliver a smoke producing substance, typically a liquid, to the hottest portion of the heating chamber. The substance is heated above a flash point of the substance before it is released from the coil into the hottest part of the heating chamber where it is immediately converted to smoke. The smoke then passes from the hottest portion of the chamber through a convoluted path to an outlet port. In a particular embodiment, the smoke producing system incorporates a fan assembly used as the heat source and for directing the smoke produced in a desired direction.

Abstract: A smoke producing system for efficiently producing reduced toxin smoke includes a heating chamber heated by a heat source. A coil passes into and through the heating chamber to deliver a smoke producing substance, typically a liquid, to the hottest portion of the heating chamber. The substance is heated above a flash point of the substance before it is released from the coil into the hottest part of the heating chamber where it is immediately converted to smoke. The smoke then passes from the hottest portion of the chamber through a convoluted path to an outlet port. In a particular embodiment, the smoke producing system incorporates a fan assembly used as the heat source and for directing the smoke produced in a desired direction.

Abstract: A liquid heating device includes a pump for pumping liquid, and a helical heating tube receiving liquid sent by the pump. The two ends of the helical heating tube are connected with two terminals of electric power, and when a control system is started, the helical heating tube is heated up to produce high heat to heat up the liquid therein to a proper temperature, to boil it up or change it into vapor for practical use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vaporizer constituted of a dispersing section 8 and a vaporizing section 22. The dispersing section 8 comprises a gas introduction port 4 for introducing a carrier gas 3 under pressure into a gas passage, means for feeding raw material solutions 5a and 5b to the gas passage, and a gas outlet 7 for delivering the carrier gas containing the raw material solutions to the vaporizing section 22. The vaporizing section 22 comprises a vaporizing tube 20 having one end connected to a reaction tube of the MOCVD system and having the other end connected to the gas outlet 7 of the dispersing section 8, and heating means for heating the vaporizing tube 20. The vaporizing section 22 serves to heat and vaporize the raw material solution containing carrier gas 3 delivered from the dispersing section 8. The dispersing section 8 includes a dispersing section body 1 having a cylindrical hollow portion, and a rod 10 having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the cylindrical hollow portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating smoke includes a closed chamber having a top cover, and a metal air inlet tube, a metal air outlet tube and a metal suction tube extending through the cover. An electric coiled-wire heating element is positioned transversely in the chamber and connected electrically at each end to the metal air inlet tube and the metal suction tube. A spray dispenser is attached to the top cover and positioned over the heating element and is operably connected to a supply of smoke-producing fluid, the dispenser being configured to spread and drop controlled quantities of the smoke-producing fluid onto the heating element. Separate controls are provided for controlling flow of the fluid onto the heating element for controlling smoke production, and for controlling flow of air for carrying smoke through a delivery line for use.

Abstract: There are provided a vaporizer for use with a CVD apparatus and a CVD apparatus, capable of long-term, reliable and efficient production of CVD film with good properties, and a semiconductor device manufactured employing the same. The vaporizer for use with a CVD apparatus is comprised of a material introducing tube, a vaporization chamber and a cooling member. The material introducing tube transports a mixture containing a solution of a material for the CVD film and a gas carrying the solution. The vaporization chamber is connected to the material introducing tube to vaporize the material introduced through the material introducing tube. The cooling member cools that portion of the material introducing tube adjacent to the vaporization chamber.

Abstract: A vapor generator (19, 62) and connected chemical vapor deposition chamber (28) for providing a vapor for operations such as chemical vapor deposition has an atomizer (16, 16A, 38, 50) for forming an aerosol or droplet spray (36, 58, 74, 80) separate from a vaporization chamber (19, 62). The aerosol is passed into a heated vaporization chamber (19, 62) wherein the particles or droplets are flash vaporized and larger droplets are vaporized by direct contact with heated surfaces. The resulting gas/vapor stream is then used for chemical vapor deposition, in a separate chemical vapor deposition chamber (26). The vapor and gas stream is preferably passed through a restricted passageway (22, 44, 68) for mixing before being introduced into the chemical vapor deposition chamber (26).

Abstract: A vaporizing apparatus and method for providing a vaporized liquid precursor to a process chamber in a vapor deposition process includes a microdroplet forming device for generating microdroplets from a liquid precursor and a heated housing defining a vaporization zone having a vapor flow path from the microdroplet forming device to the process chamber. The vaporization zone receives the microdroplets and a heated carrier gas. The heated carrier gas has a temperature so as to provide the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. The vaporized liquid precursor is then directed to the process chamber from the heated vaporization zone.

Abstract: A steam cleaning system for ridding a workpiece of contaminants by directing a jet of steam onto the workpiece. The system includes a steam generator characterized by a central cavity having walls for containing water fed into it from a water inlet conduit. The steam generator includes a heating element for heating the cavity walls to vaporize water located in proximity to the walls. At least a portion of the cavity walls are provided with a thin porous layer of non-corrodible material to form a surface substantially free of major surface irregularities. The porous layer promotes water vaporization, flashing it into steam. Steam formed in the cavity may be superheated for discharge onto the workpiece through an external nozzle. The system components, including the water pump, are made of non-corrodible, preferably non-lubricated materials to prevent contamination of the workpiece and increase the service life of the pump.

Abstract: A vaporizing device for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) source materials includes a vaporizer for vaporizing introduced CVD source materials by heating, a spray nozzle of which an end portion is fixedly attached to the vaporizer for spraying the CVD source materials into the vaporizer, a cooling mechanism for cooling the spray nozzle, and a heat conduction restrictor attached to the end portion, proximate of the end portion, or to the vaporizer. Generation of non-vaporized residues and particles is decreased, improving productivity owing to prolongation of continuous operation time of the apparatus and a decrease in film defects.

Abstract: A compact vaporizer system is presented to produce a high quality vapor feed from a liquid feed to be delivered to a chemical vapor deposition processing chamber to produce thin film devices based on highly dielectric or ferroelectric materials such as BaTiO3, SrTiO3 and other such materials. The vaporization apparatus comprises a feed tank for storing the liquid feed; feed delivery means for transporting the liquid feed by way of a feed delivery path; a vaporizer section disposed in the delivery path comprising a high temperature heat exchanger having a capillary tube for transporting the liquid feed and a heat source for externally heating the capillary tube; and a vaporization prevention section disposed upstream of the vaporizer section for preventing effects of the vaporizer section to the liquid feed within the vaporization prevention section.

Abstract: A vaporizing apparatus for providing a vaporized liquid precursor to a process chamber in a vapor deposition process includes a microdroplet forming device for generating microdroplets from a liquid precursor and a heated housing defining a vaporization zone having a vapor flow path from the microdroplet forming device to the process chamber. The vaporization zone receives the microdroplets and a heated carrier gas. The heated carrier gas has a temperature so as to provide the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. A method of vaporizing liquids for vapor deposition processes includes generating microdroplets and utilizing a heated carrier gas as the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. A vapor deposition system carrying out the method includes a heated carrier gas and a heated housing defining a heated vaporization zone. The heated housing receives the heated carrier gas.

Abstract: A flash steam generator to be used as an integral component of a steam sterilizer. The generator is constructed of a metal block having a first bore drilled lengthwise through the metal block. Surrounding the first bore are a plurality of additional heater bores in which heating elements are inserted. The generator is integral to the sterilizer piping and control systems. Water is supplied to the first bore by the sterilizer piping system, and electricity is supplied to the heating elements by the sterilizer power supply. The heating elements convert the electricity to heat, which transfers via the metal block to the first bore where the heat rapidly boils the water contained therein in what is essentially a flash vaporization process.

Abstract: An electrical sleeve heater has a tubular outer wall and a heating coil inside the outer wall. An outer sleeve inside the heating coil formed with an axially throughgoing slot having angularly confronting edges is made of a material having a high coefficient of thermal expansion. An inner sleeve inside the outer sleeve is formed with an axially throughgoing slot and with outwardly projecting lips engaged through the outer-sleeve slot bearing angularly on the outer-sleeve slot edges. It is made of a material having a low coefficient of thermal expansion so that when the sleeves are heated the outer-sleeve edges press the inner-sleeve lips together and thereby decrease the radial inner diameter of the inner sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention concerns steam generators and a heating unit consisting of a tube (21) for circulating water in a connecting column (3) arranged below a reservoir (1). The heating unit is characterized by having two parts (A, B) each including a portion of the circulating tube (21) to form two heating areas, the first part (A) being slightly angled and extending downwards from the connecting column (3) in the direction of the water flow, the second part (B) extending upwards to convey water to the dispensing member (10). Application to coffee machine boilers.