Abstract: Electrical oscillations are supplied to electrodes of a diathermal heating chamber. A liquid is passed through the diathermal heating chamber so as to be heated. The liquid has a minimum level of dissolved solids, which is replenished over time or when the dissolved solids in the liquid fall below a predetermined minimum level. Alternatively, when the level of dissolved solids is excessive, current input or liquid temperature is reduced.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2006
Date of Patent:
July 27, 2010
Assignee:
Lexington Environmental Technologies, Inc.
Abstract: A method for generating heat includes passing a liquid between electrodes connected to an alternating current power supply. The liquid must have a sufficient level of electrolytes or dissolved minerals so as to be effectively heated. The level of current applied to the electrodes is preferably monitored and controlled. Exothermic, electrochemical reactions occur within the liquid and at the surface of the electrodes. More particularly, the electrodes are comprised of a material that can be oxidized, and the oxidation process during operation of the heater supplies additional current to heat the liquid.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 10, 2008
Publication date:
March 19, 2009
Applicant:
LEXINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventors:
Nathan H. Noe, David A. Boyd, Richard M. Cox
Abstract: Electrical oscillations are supplied to electrodes of a diathermal heating chamber. A liquid is passed through the diathermal heating chamber so as to be heated. The liquid has a minimum level of dissolved solids, which is replenished over time or when the dissolved solids in the liquid fall below a predetermined minimum level. Alternatively, when the level of dissolved solids is excessive, current input or liquid temperature is reduced.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 24, 2006
Publication date:
November 30, 2006
Applicant:
LEXINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Abstract: A diathermal water heater for the rapid and controlled heating of water and like fluids. A diathermal heating chamber uses electrical oscillations to heat liquids flowing through it. By means of feedback circuitry, the electrical oscillations are controlled to provide liquids at a constant temperature. Household and industrial quantities of hot water, wet steam and dry steam may be generated by the water heater. The heater itself is compact and can be used to provide one pipe plumbing to provide water at controlled heated temperatures.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 1993
Date of Patent:
April 9, 1996
Assignee:
Lexington Environmental Technologies, Inc.