Abstract: A water removal device for refrigeration system comprises an electrode and a voltage source; the voltage source provides voltage for the electrode, which is located under the evaporator of the refrigeration system. Through the electric effect produced by the electrode, the condensed water condensed on the evaporator can be swiftly removed, a result that thoroughly takes advantage of the heat transfer function of the evaporator. In addition, there shall not be any electricity-discharging sparks between the electrode and the evaporator, thus assuring the normal operation of the refrigeration system.

Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, a refrigerant cycle system is constructed to switch a cooling refrigerant cycle where an interior heat exchanger is used as an evaporator, and a hot gas heater cycle where the interior heat exchanger is used as a radiator. Further, it is determined whether the interior heat exchanger has a quantity of retained water in a heating mode due to the hot gas heater cycle. When it is determined that the quantity of retained water is in the interior heat exchanger in the heating mode, operation of a compressor of the refrigerant cycle system is intermittently controlled so that temperature of air blown from the interior heat exchanger becomes lower than temperature of a vehicle windshield.

Abstract: An automated apparatus is provided for periodically transferring a pre-selected volume of treatment liquid to a collection pan in order to treat and prevent the clogging of the collection pan. The system includes a treatment liquid reservoir, at least one fluidic coupling, and a structure for enabling the periodic transfer of the volume of treatment liquid from the treatment liquid reservoir to the collection pan by way of the fluidic couplings, causing a treating of the collection pan.

Abstract: An alternating electric field at an ice interface generates conductivity AC with a frequency greater than 1000 Hz in interfacial ice. Typically, a first electrode and a second electrode define an interelectrode space containing a stack of freezer packages. Each freezer package has an outer dielectric film and a continuous inner conductive layer coating the inside of the dielectric film. An AC power source provides a voltage of about 10 to 500 volts across the electrodes. The first and last freezer packages in the stack are proximate to the first and second electrodes, respectively. The AC voltage generates conductivity AC in the inner conductive layers. An alternating electric field between adjacent conductive layers generates conductivity current in the ice, resulting in Joule heat, which melts the ice.

Abstract: An automated apparatus is provided for sealing a low volume drain tube, pressurizing the drain tube, and unsealing the drain tube thereby causing the clearing and blowing out of any contaminants and debris present within the drain tube. The system includes a timer and controller that may be employed for causing a clearing and blowing out of the drain tube at pre-selected and regular intervals.

Abstract: A plurality of frost shields (50) are removably positioned about the upper circumferential expanse of the walls of the liner (20) of a refrigerated cabinet (10). The frost shields (50) are magnetically mountable to the liner (20) to facilitate ease of installation and removal. Each frost shield (50) is a pliable panel fabricated in a layered construction with a relatively thin observe layer (52) of vinyl mounted on nominally thicker back layer of thermoplastic material (54) impregnated with magnetic material (60). Each frost shield (50) may be provided with a pair of handles (70) inserted in their respective slots (58) formed through the frost shield panel.

Abstract: A compact, volatile organic compound removal system is presented. The system has a metal condensation plate and a cooling source in intimate thermal contact with the metal condensation plate. The metal condensation plate has a channel formed in the plate, an inlet in the condensation plate for introducing a gas carrying volatile organic compound vapors into the channel, a high surface area metallic structure, such as foamed metal or metallic fins, in intimate contact with the walls of the channel, an outlet in the condensation plate for removing the gas from the channel and a drain in the condensation plate for removing volatile organic compound condensates from the channel. The cooling source cools the channel walls and the high surface area metallic structure so that the volatile organic compound vapors condense on the high surface area metallic structure to be removed from the gas.

Abstract: A dehydrating device used in evaporator of a refrigeration (or an air conditioner) system, in which the evaporator includes a heat-exchanging assembly, and the dehydrating device includes an electrode member mounted under lower end of the heat-exchanging assembly at a suitable space, a positive voltage source, a negative voltage source, and two time controllers connected with the positive and negative voltage sources respectively; the two voltage sources are connected with the electrode member and the lower end of the heat-exchanging assembly respectively so as to form into an electric field therebetween; the two time controllers will provide a time difference so as to control the two voltage sources to furnish a power supply on a periodical switching basis; then, the condensed water under the heat-exchanging assembly will be pulled and removed from the surface of the heat-exchanging assembly by means of the periodical change of the electric field.

Abstract: A modified system of an adsorption/regeneration type dehumidifier that is equipped with a dehumidification case that internally supports an adsorption/regeneration type dehumidification cartridge that is inserted from an opening part. A check valve is provided on this dehumidification case that blocks the back flow from the secondary side by its being arranged in the passage that connects with the dry air discharge part of the dehumidification cartridge. A regeneration restrictor is arranged inside fastening holes formed inside the dehumidification case parallel to the check valve. A bottom cover supports the dehumidification cartridge while covering the opening part of the dehumidification case and a modified system of a dehumidifier that includes a hollow-fiber membrane type dehumidification cartridge that can be supported on the interior of the dehumidification case. There is a stopper plug for stopping up the fastening holes of the regeneration restrictor.

Abstract: A water removal enhancement device applicable to an evaporator of a refrigeration system includes a pulse power supply, an electrode mounted under the evaporator, and metallic needles formed on the bottom of the evaporator. The needles of the evaporator and the electrode are electrically connected to the power of the pulse power supply, so that negative (or positive) electricity is charged to the evaporator and the needles, while the positive (or negative) power of the pulse power supply is charged to the electrode. The condensed water formed on the evaporator and falling to the needles is therefore easily attracted by the electrode via electric discharge effect on tip points and easily drop from the evaporator to the electrode and drain away.

Abstract: A flush-mount enclosure, particularly for making provisions for air-conditioning systems, comprising a box-like containment body for refrigeration tubing and a power supply cable, a condensation collector being associable, so that it can be removed and turned through 180°, with said box-like body in a downward region, said collector having at least an outlet arranged at a lateral end thereof.

Abstract: A device for defrosting the finned cooling assembly of a refrigeration system having an ellipsoid transparent polymer material housing a light source. The light source is positioned substantially in correspondence with one of the focal points of the ellipsoid. A sensor for the light beam radiated by the light source and reflected by an inner surface of the ellipsoid recognize variations in the luminous intensity of the beam caused by the formation of frost along the path of the light beam. A plurality of finned cooling assemblies are activated by the signal emitted by the sensor.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser system (10) includes a compressor (20), a condenser (30), a display case (100) having an evaporator (40), an expansion device (50) and an evaporator pressure control device (60) connected in a closed refrigerant circuit via refrigerant lines (12, 14, 16 and 18). The evaporator pressure control device (60) operates to maintain the pressure in the evaporator at a predetermined pressure so as to maintain the temperature of the refrigerant expanding from a liquid to a vapor within the evaporator (40) in the range of about 27 degrees F to about 32 degrees F. The evaporator (40) has a fin and tube heat exchanger coil having a relatively high fin density of at least 5 fins per inch, and most advantageously in the range of 6 to 15 fins per inch.

Abstract: An apparatus which dries compressed air by cooling it substantially to around its dew point. The apparatus includes at least a first heat exchanger, for the direct cooling of the compressed air, selectively associated with a refrigeration unit by a first refrigeration circuit. The first heat exchanger is immersed in a chamber containing a cooling liquid suitable to act as a thermal mass to accumulate the excess thermal energy generated by the refrigeration unit with respect to the energy needed to take the compressed air to dew point temperature. The apparatus also includes a second heat exchanger also immersed in the cooling liquid and suitable to intervene mainly during a momentary de-activation of the refrigeration unit. The apparatus is intended to dry compressed air with a high thermal yield and to substantially correlate energy consumption to the quantity of compressed air actually required.

Abstract: A water removing mechanism for the evaporator in a refrigeration system in which an electrode element is disposed beneath the evaporator and a pulse voltage source is provided to connect the evaporator and the electrode element to generate an electric field with high voltage and low current between the evaporator and the electrode element, causing water condensed on the surface of the fins of evaporator to bear negative charge and the electrode element to bear positive charge and thereby allowing the water on the evaporator to be driven by the electric field to leave the evaporator at an accelerated speed.

Abstract: A cooling device having an air conduit for cooling air, which flows horizontally through a heat exchanger, for instance an evaporator, with vertically positioned fins, and with an air deflector, which is positioned below the evaporator and collects evaporator condensation water. For a troublefree cooling air flow and a controlled condensation water removal, the evaporator is placed on the air deflector in such a way that the evaporator fins extend up to the air deflector. The air deflector and evaporator are inclined, the inclination falling away to a free, rear edge of the air deflector directed into the air conduit.

Abstract: A device for rapidly defrosting a refrigerator compartment, such as a freezer compartment or the like, said compartment comprising a plurality of adjacent walls, in correspondence with at least one of said walls there being arranged a hairpin coil evaporator for a static refrigerator, or a part of an evaporator of forced-air type, within a refrigeration circuit comprising a motor-compressor unit, said device comprising heating means arranged in correspondence with at least one of said walls and/or with the evaporator, said heating means being electrically powered via an electrical supply circuit associated with the refrigerator; the heating means are at least one resistance element of PTF (polymer thin/thick film) type.

Abstract: In a cooling apparatus for cooling air, in order to improve heat absorption by a refrigerant, a metal having a high heat conductivity such as copper or aluminum is generally utilized as a constituent material of a heat exchanger. However, due to high heat conductivity, the temperature of a refrigerant becomes equal to the surface temperature of the heater exchanger, so that a space inside a refrigerator or a room is dried. Further, since the amount of latent heat of air decreases due to drying, cooling cannot be effected unless a temperature difference of 10° C. or more is produced between the inlet and outlet of the heat exchanger. An object of the present invention is to realize a cooling apparatus which does not decrease humidity and which produces a smaller temperature difference between an inlet and an outlet of a heat exchanger, i.e., reduces energy loss.

Abstract: In a cooling apparatus for cooling air, in order to improve heat absorption by a refrigerant, a metal having a high heat conductivity such as copper or aluminum is generally utilized as a constituent material of a heat exchanger. However, due to high heat conductivity, the temperature of a refrigerant becomes equal to the surface temperature of the heater exchanger, so that a space inside a refrigerator or a room is dried. Further, since the amount of latent heat of air decreases due to drying, cooling cannot be effected unless a temperature difference of 10° C. or more is produced between the inlet and outlet of the heat exchanger. An object of the present invention is to realize a cooling apparatus which does not decrease humidity and which produces a smaller temperature difference between an inlet and an outlet of a heat exchanger, i.e., reduces energy loss.

Abstract: A machine capable of generating and dispensing potable water is disclosed. Novel features of the inventive machine include continuous water filtration, a durable primary outer housing unit designed to minimize damage during transportation and handling, and a hot gas injection system designed to allow the generation of water from ambient air at temperatures as low as 50° F.

Abstract: A portable water purification and collection system includes a cabinet member having an interior chamber defined by a plurality of side walls, one of which has a vent thereon. Received within the interior chamber and adjacent the vent is a fan for inducing air flow from the atmosphere to the cabinet interior. Between the fan and the vent is an electrostatic air filter for removing particulates from the air as well as a condenser for producing condensate therefrom. The resulting condensate drips into a collection reservoir and then to an ultraviolet light unit that destroys microorganisms within the condensate. From the ultraviolet light unit, the condensate flows to a main reservoir from which it may be dispensed to an external container via a spigot mounted to a cabinet side wall.

Abstract: A condensate handling assembly comprises a collection container for receiving and retaining condensate, a heating container for receiving condensate from the collection container, and a heating device for raising the temperature of condensate in the heating container to pressurize condensate in the heating container. A transfer conduit interconnects the collection container and the heating container, and a one-way valve is disposed in the transfer conduit for permitting flow of condensate from the collection container to the heating container. A level sensor senses the level of condensate in the collection container and activates the heating device upon the condensate in the collection container reaching a selected level.

Abstract: A built-in box (1) for the feeding of inner units of air conditioning systems having a hollow element (2) substantially shaped as a parallelepiped, the hollow element having open base and the inside of the bottom (22) provided with a plurality of ribs (24). The built-in box (1) also has a small tank (3) for the drainage of the condensate, the tank (3) being positioned in correspondence with the open base of the hollow element (2) and being provided with at least a section of pipe (33) connecting it to the drain pipe (8) of the building main system. A substantially flat cover (4) can be fixed to the edge of the tank (3).

Abstract: It is an improvement of a package-type compressor that is used for the air compression, refrigerating and air conditioning. The compressor is a double scroll compressor that a laps are formed on both sides of an end plate of orbiting scroll. A scroll compressor element is disposed above a motor and a dryer is disposed further above the scroll compressor element. A cooling fan is installed in the motor. A cooler that cools operation gas through the compressor element is disposed above the cooling fan. A partition plate defines a first flow passage for cooling the motor and the compressor element and a second flow passage for cooling the cooler. A first suction port sucking external air to the first and second flow passages is provided on a casing side wall locating in a direction extending from the motor shaft. A suction partitioning plate is attached to a casing side wall opposite to the casing side wall having the first suction port. The second suction port is lower than the first suction port.

Abstract: A portable, potable-water generator for producing high-purity liquid water by condensation of dew from ambient air. The generator employs an air filter to remove particulates and aerosols from the incoming air. An enclosed heat absorber cools the filtered air to its dew point and collects droplets of condensate into a combined condensate collector and storage reservoir. Before discharge, the collected dew is treated in a bacteriostat loop to destroy adventitious living organisms and to filter out undesirable and dangerous contaminants. A recirculation loop provides the ability to recirculate stored condensate during periods of inactivity. Further, quick disconnect fittings and variable length flexible tubing allows use of the invention to serve remote dispensers and/or appliances and allows use of municipal water treated through the apparatus in low condensate situations.

Abstract: A condensation and frost control system for cooler and freezer doors is disclosed which includes a desiccant dehumidifier containing a desiccant body, a blower for drawing air into the desiccant body and discharging dry air therefrom. A duct system conveys the dried dry air from the blower to predetermined locations around the side edges of the door to distributed the dry air along at least a predetermined portion of the door thereby to prevent condensation and sublimate frost and ice on the predetermined portion of the door directly from solid to gas.

Abstract: An indoor unit for air conditioners of the invention has a front panel (4) having a suction grille (41) at least at a central portion (4a). Indoor air is sucked in through gaps (42) of the suction grille of the front panel (4), and cooled air is blown out into a room (99) through an air outlet (8) located below the front panel (4). A lower portion (4b) of the front panel (4) opposed to a lower portion (3b) of the front grille in proximity to an upper portion of the air outlet (8) is shaped to have dips and bumps. As a result, dew condensations on the front face side of the front panel lower portion can be prevented without causing any cost increase.

Abstract: A cooling assembly for an integrated circuit (IC) chip module wherein an evaporator-cooled IC module is enclosed within an insulated housing which features a low thermal conductivity barrier between its inner and outer walls of insulation.

Abstract: A system for condensation and collection of atmospheric water is provided made up of a system having an aperture pipe at the top for airflow, a condensation material providing condensation surfaces within the system; openings, ducts or other spaces for conducting a flow of moisture-containing air from outside the system where it comes into contact with the condensation surfaces; and a water tank containing water heated during the daytime by the sun or by another heat source near the top of the system in the aperture pipe for heating surrounding air from which the water has been removed by condensation on the condensation surface, so that air flows out of the system through the aperture pipe at the top, drawing moisture-laden air from outside into the system.

Abstract: An outdoor unit of a separate type air-conditioner, of which work efficiency of piping and maintenance accessed from the top is improved, is provided. At the same time, water is prevented from invading onto compressor-related electrical parts. An upper section of a housing is disclosed by removing a top plate of the housing, whereby a compressor room is disclosed. The compressor room is divided by a valve mounting plate into a lower chamber A containing a compressor together with nearby placed compressor-related electrical parts and an upper chamber B containing connecting valves that connect the compressor to a coolant pipe from an indoor unit. In the outdoor unit where the connecting valves are mounted on the valve mounting plate, an opening for work is provided on the valve mounting plate so that the compressor-related electrical parts are operated through this opening from the top. A surrounding wall rising upward is disposed on an edge of the opening.

Abstract: A cooling unit has a cooling casing for forming an air passage, and a cooling heat exchanger disposed in the cooling casing. The cooling casing is composed of upper and lower cases detachably connected to each other in an up-down direction on a connection portion therebetween. The lower case has a first end surface on the connection portion at an inside of the cooling casing, and a protrusion portion protruding toward the upper case from the first end surface. On the other hand, the upper case has a second end surface contacting the first end surface on the connection portion, and a recess portion into which the protrusion portion is fitted. Further, a step portion downwardly stepped from the first end surface is formed in the lower case on an inside of the protrusion portion at a position proximate to the opening portion. Thus, a space is formed under the second end surface of the upper case.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising a precooler and reheater core adjacent a chiller core, first heat transfer passages extending through both cores through which incoming air passes in a first direction, second heat transfer passages extending through the chiller core through which coolant passes in heat exchange relationship with incoming air and perpendicular to the first direction, and third heat transfer passages extending through the precooler and reheater core through which cooled air from the chiller core passes in heat exchange relationship with the incoming air and perpendicular to the first direction. A manifold contiguous with both cores conducts chilled air from the chiller core to the third set of heat transfer passages.Incoming air is chilled in the chiller core and thereafter exchanges heat with the incoming air in the precooler and reheater core to precool the incoming air to form water droplets and to raise the temperature of the chilled air to a usable temperature.

Abstract: A portable, potable-water generator for producing high-purity liquid water by condensation of dew from ambient air. The generator employs filtration subsystems to remove particulates and acrosols from the incoming air. An enclosed heat absorber cools the filtered air to its dew point and collects droplets of condensate into a closed system. The collected dew is further continually treated in a bacteriostat loop to destroy adventitious living organisms and to filter out undesirable and dangerous contaminants. All the subsystems are fail safe-interlocked to disable the generator immediately and prevent delivery of water if any one of them stops functioning within predetermined safe limits.

Abstract: An air conditioning installation for the cabin of a motor vehicle comprises an air treatment and distribution unit having an upstream chamber containing a fan and a downstream chamber containing distribution valves for distribution of treated air to the cabin. The two chambers are separated by an evaporator, through which air is driven by the fan into the downstream chamber. A collector for recovery of condensates is located below the evaporator and drains to outside the vehicle. The installation includes control means arranged to operate an automatic scavenging cycle immediately prior to the start of a period of air conditioning operation. This cycle consists in closing all the distribution valves and then running the fan for a predetermined scavenging period so as to drive the stale air out of the interior of the unit.

Abstract: A condensate retaining apparatus for use with a refrigeration heat exchanger having at least two plannar slabs mounted in an air duct. Each slab has an upper and lower end and forms an oblique angle with respect to the direction of air flow and further includes a coil for conducting a fluid and a plurality of form defining channels for conducting condensate toward the lower end of the slab. The slabs are mounted so that the lower end of each overlying slab is offset inwardly from the upper end of the nearest underlying slab with each pair of adjacent slab ends defining an apex of the heat exchanger. The apex is covered to prevent condensate from being entrained in that air flow and as well as being shielded from the air flow.

Abstract: A freezer pitcher comprises a container having an open top with a generally annular interior wall and a generally annular exterior wall radially spaced apart to form a cavity therebetween. A freezable liquid is disposed within the cavity for maintaining the container at a cool temperature for a determinable time interval, so as to keep a beverage placed within the container cool. A structure is extendable from an annular base member on a bottom end of the container, for removing ice formed upon the exterior wall of the container.

Abstract: A new Portable Upright Cooler for keeping food and drinks cool. The inventive device includes a container member defining an enclosed volume, handles secured to the container, and adjustable support feet for supporting the cooler in an upright position. A drip tray is disposed within the volume for collecting dripping liquids. The tray is configured to prevent the liquids therein from splashing out of the tray. The walls of the cooler are adapted to guide dripping liquids into the drip pan.

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a base having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, an evaporator pan, a condenser pan, and a compressor mounting surface all integrally formed therein. All of the components of the refrigeration system mount onto the base to from a unitary structure. An evaporator is mounted to the base above said evaporator pan. A condenser is mounted to said base above said condenser pan. A compressor mounted to the compressor mounting surface and operatively connected to said evaporator and said condenser. A cover encloses the inlet opening, outlet opening and evaporator. The cover and base include an integral locking mechanism to secure the cover to the base.

Abstract: An improved housing for draining condensed water from the interior of a heating and air conditioning unit installed in a motor vehicle. The contoured bottom wall of the housing includes a raised portion surrounded by a series of sloped channels which lead to a collection basin having a drain. A fan or blower forces air through the housing inlet and past the heating and cooling elements. A portion of one of the sidewalls adjacent the air inlet interrupts the entering air to create a low pressure area. Condensed moisture is drawn along the sloped channels towards a collection basin located in the low pressure area. A drain is provided in the collection basin to remove the moisture from the housing.

Abstract: A dehumidifier/cooling apparatus for use in a room having an elevated temperature and/or humidity is provided which utilizes the natural coolness of tap water to condense water vapor from the air or merely cool the air. The tap water line is diverted into a heat exchanger upstream of a hot water heater to dehumidify and/or cool the air in the room the air and remove the latent heat given off during condensation to cool and/or dehumidify the room air and to pre-heat the water entering the hot water heater.

Abstract: A drain spout that is easy to remove for cleaning and for accessing components behind or proximal to the drain pan. Instead of directly connecting the drain hose to the drain pan outlet spout, the drain hose connects to a drain funnel attached to or formed as a part of the shelf supporting the drain pan. The drain pan itself sits on the shelf and the outlet spout of the drain pan fits within the shelf funnel without a positive connection. The drain pan can be lifted out without disengaging the drain hose.

Abstract: An arrangement for reducing the humidity content of a gaseous medium, in particular air, has a cooling circuit. In order to increase its efficiency, an arrangement of this type is linked to a cooling system (10) known per se and has an evaporator (11) designed as a hollow body (16). The evaporator (11) has a pipe coil (17) through which a coolant, for example freon, can flow and a series of parallel ribs (18), preferably perpendicularly to the pipe coil (17), between which the gaseous medium is led in a first direction as a gas stream. The hollow body (16) is enclosed in an outer housing (12) forming an intermediate space (20) in which the gas stream is led in a second direction opposite to the first.

Abstract: A compressed dry air supply system includes an air compressor which uses water for lubricating and cooling the movable parts thereof. Compressed air obtained from the compressor is sufficiently dehumidified by a refrigerator type dryer. The water produced due to the dehumidification of the compressed air is received in a water tank, and some of the water held in the water tank is recycled back to the compressor.

Abstract: A portable, potable-water generator for producing high-purity liquid water by condensation of dew from ambient air. The generator employs filtration subsystems to remove particulates and aerosols from the incoming air. An enclosed heat absorber cools the filtered air to its dew point and collects droplets of condensate into a closed system. The collected dew is further continually treated in a bacteriostat loop to destroy adventitious living organisms and to filter out undesirable and dangerous contaminants. All the subsystems are failsafe-interlocked to disable the generator immediately and prevent delivery of water if any one of them stops functioning within predetermined safe limits.

Abstract: Apparatus for dissipating fog with limited use of energy that is especially suitable for airport runways, roads, stadiums and similar spaces. The apparatus consists of an operating system which includes a refrigerator compressor unit with defrost equipment to eliminate the formation of ice, a liquid-type condenser, an air-type condenser, a liquid type evaporator, a primary fan and twin heat exchange units, which work alternately, connected to a primary fan which supplies them with the air, that after having been dehumidified, is ejected into a diffusion/distribution system suitable for supplying a well-defined air space.

Abstract: A condensate trap for an air conditioning system includes a chamber having an upstream port coupled to the air conditioning system and a downstream port coupled to the external atmosphere, a sealing device disposed in the chamber, a lower seat member positioned in the chamber, and an upper seat member, disposed between the sealing device and upstream port. In response to a positive pressure at the upstream port, the sealing device contacts the lower seat member to prevent air from the air conditioning system from exiting to the external atmosphere. On the other hand, in response to a negative pressure at the upstream port, the sealing device contacts the upper seat member to form a seal which prevents the ingress of air from the external atmosphere into the air conditioning system. Moreover, in response to a predetermined amount of condensate accumulating in the chamber, the sealing device moves out of contact with the seat members to allow the fluid to drain from the downstream port of the chamber.

Abstract: For removing water condensed on the outer surface of a tube (10) which is insulated by means of an insultating assembly (12), a plug (30) is arranged extending through the insulating assembly. The plug comprises a conduit component (32) in which a capillary suction material (36) is enclosed. The material (36) communicates with an evaporator foil (38) circumferentially encircling the outer cylindrical surface of the insulating assembly (12). The capillary suction material (36) may be substituted by a foil of a capillary suction material or a hygroscopic paint.

Abstract: Water vapor in the atmosphere is condensed on a condenser surface which is cooled either by a standard refrigeration system or by a thermoelectric system. Condensate water is treated by filtration and by the addition of a disinfectant, and the treated water is stored in a holding tank. Auxiliary water from a local source is treated similarly in a parallel system and stored in a second holding tank. As it is pumped from holding tank to a dispensing tap, treated water passes through a second water treatment which filters pyrogens and other bacterial residue from the water, and also removes residual disinfectant.

Abstract: A cooling system which can be fastened on a ceiling with a suspension provided beneath the ceiling disposed above a space to be cooled and with cooling pipes between the ceiling and the suspension wherein the space to be cooled and the space between the ceiling and the suspension are connected with each other through air current paths.

Abstract: A drain case 4 is disposed between the bottom wall of a unit case and the lower end of refrigerant passage pipes 15 of a stacked type refrigerant evaporator. The drain case 4 is W-shape in cross section, and comprising two pieces of outside inclined walls 32 contacting the side ends of two pieces of tank parts 16 and 17 formed at the lower end side of the refrigerant passage pipes 15, a chevron type protruded wall 33 contacting a recessed part 28 formed at the bottom end of the part between the adjacent two pieces of tank parts 16 and 17, and inside inclined walls 34 having a drain hole 36. In this arrangement, the condensed water flows from the side ends of the two pieces of tank parts 16 and 17 and the part between the two pieces of tank part 16 and 17 into the lower ends thereof reaches the two pieces of outside inclined walls 32 and protruded wall 33 of the drain case 4 before reaching the bottom end of the two pieces of tank parts 16 and 17, and then is efficiently drained therefrom.