Patents Assigned to BLUE FRONTIER INC.
  • Publication number: 20250137666
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to chiller systems and, more particularly, to chiller systems that employ electrically driven desiccant regenerators. In some examples, a chiller system includes a heat and mass exchanger and an electrically driven desiccant regenerator in fluid communication with the heat and mass exchanger. The heat and mass exchanger is configured to dehumidify a flow of air, and provide the dehumidified flow of air to a cooling tower. Further, the electrically driven desiccant regenerator is configured to provide concentrated liquid desiccant to the heat and mass exchanger for dehumidifying the flow of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: BLUE FRONTIER INC.
    Inventors: Daniel A. BETTS, Matthew Tilghman, Matthew Graham
  • Publication number: 20250060122
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to machine learning and artificial intelligence based control systems for heating ventilation and cooling systems. In some examples, a computing device receives flow data characterizing flow rates of a first fluid over a time range. The computing device also receives humidity data characterizing humidity levels over the time range. Further, the computing device receives temperature data characterizing temperatures over the time range. The computing device also generates a training set of features based on the flow data, the humidity data, and the temperature data. The computing device further trains a machine learning process based on the training set of features. The computing device stores machine learning model data characterizing the trained machine learning process in a data repository.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: BLUE FRONTIER INC.
    Inventors: Daniel A. BETTS, Matthew TILGHMAN, Matthew GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20240369312
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to parallel plate and manifold assemblies for heat exchangers. In some examples, a plate assembly includes at least one plate. The plate includes a first side defining a side of a conditioning channel, where the first side is configured to receive desiccant. The plate also includes a second side that is opposite the first side. The second side defines a side of an exhaust channel. In addition, at least one of the first side and the second side include a plurality of support structures that are distributed in a predetermined pattern and are configured to maintain a predetermined width of the respective conditioning channel or exhaust channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: BLUE FRONTIER INC.
    Inventors: Daniel A. BETTS, Matthew TILGHMAN, Matthew GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20240328642
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to mass transfer assemblies for heating ventilation and cooling systems. In some examples, a mass transfer apparatus includes a stack of plates, where the stack defines channel pairs, and each channel pair has one conditioning channel and one exhaust channel. An upstream edge of the conditioning channels and a downstream edge of the exhaust channels define an upstream portion of the stack and extend laterally. In addition, the mass transfer apparatus is adapted to feed a fluid feed stream to the conditioning channels, and feed a first portion of the conditioned fluid feed stream to the exhaust channels. For each channel pair, an open portion of the upstream edge of the conditioning channel is open for receiving the fluid feed stream, and an open portion of the downstream edge of the exhaust channel is open for exhausting the conditioned fluid feed stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: BLUE FRONTIER INC.
    Inventors: Matthew GRAHAM, Daniel A. BETTS, Matthew TILGHMAN
  • Publication number: 20240210047
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to mass transfer assemblies for heating ventilation and cooling systems. In some examples, a mass transfer apparatus includes a stack of plates defining alternating conditioning channels and exhaust channels. The mass transfer apparatus also includes a fluid distribution system that includes a conditioning supply line defined in part by a first hole in an upper portion of each of the plates, and a working supply line defined in part by a second hole in the upper portion of each of the plates. The conditioning supply line supplies a conditioning fluid to the conditioning channels and the working supply line supplies a working fluid to the exhaust channels. The fluid distribution system also includes a conditioning return line that collects the conditioning fluid, and a working return line that collects the working fluid, each collection at a lower portion of each of the plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: BLUE FRONTIER INC.
    Inventors: Matthew GRAHAM, Matthew Tilghman, Daniel A. Betts
  • Patent number: 12018898
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to fin inserts for heat and mass exchangers and corresponding methods. For instance, in some examples, a fin insert to a heat and mass exchanger includes a generally rigid, longitudinally-extending member that includes a top portion and side portions. The side portions may be disposed on opposite sides of the top portion, and may include a concave shape facing away from one another. The side portions may further are each be positioned around a portion of a respective heat transfer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: BLUE FRONTIER INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Graham, Daniel A. Betts, Matthew Tilghman
  • Publication number: 20240035750
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to plate-fin and manifold assemblies for heat exchangers. In some examples, an assembly includes a first plate and a second plate. The assembly also includes a plurality of fins disposed between the first plate and the second plate. In addition, the plurality of fins are spaced apart by a width large enough adapted for counter-flow of a plurality of fluids between adjacent fins of the plurality of fins. Further, the plurality of fins are configured to direct fluid flow across a length of the first plate and the second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: BLUE FRONTIER INC.
    Inventors: Matthew TILGHMAN, Daniel A. BETTS, Dean WIERSMA, Matthew GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20220390189
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to fin inserts for heat and mass exchangers and corresponding methods. For instance, in some examples, a fin insert to a heat and mass exchanger includes a generally rigid, longitudinally-extending member that includes a top portion and side portions. The side portions may be disposed on opposite sides of the top portion, and may include a concave shape facing away from one another. The side portions may further are each be positioned around a portion of a respective heat transfer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: BLUE FRONTIER INC.
    Inventors: Matthew GRAHAM, Daniel A. BETTS, Matthew TILGHMAN