Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a freezer compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet, a fresh food compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet, an ice making compartment remote from the freezer compartment, and a fresh food compartment duct riser extending upwardly along a back of the fresh food compartment. The refrigerator further includes a shroud associated with a freezer compartment evaporator, an ice compartment supply duct leading from the shroud to the ice making compartment, and an ice compartment return duct leading from the ice making compartment towards the freezer compartment evaporator. The ice compartment supply duct has a split pathway and is positioned behind the fresh food compartment duct riser.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly having a first manifold, a second manifold spaced from the first manifold, and a plurality of refrigerant tubes in hydraulic communication with the first manifold and the second manifold. The second manifold includes a first end, a second end opposite from the first end, and a refrigerant inlet adjacent the first end. The plurality of refrigerant tubes includes tube ports. A portion of the tube ports are selectively obstructed such that a refrigerant entering into the second manifold through the refrigerant inlet flows substantially uniformly across the plurality of refrigerant tubes from the second manifold to the first manifold. At least one of the obstructed tube ports includes an inserted sliver of braze amendable material, pinched closed, or formed by inserting a pin of reduced diameter into the selected ports and then squeezing the port from the outside to size it and then removing the pin.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes: a refrigerating cycle including a refrigerant passage, a compressor, and a condenser, all of which are coupled in this order, and through which a refrigerant flows in this order, the refrigerant passage being disposed inside a sample stage and through which the refrigerant flows to serve as an evaporator; first and second expansion valves which are interposed between the condenser and the refrigerant passage and between the refrigerant passage and the compressor respectively in the refrigerating cycle; a vaporizer that is interposed between the second expansion valve and the compressor in the refrigerating cycle and which heats and vaporizes the refrigerant; and a controller which regulates opening and closing of the first and second expansion valves and regulates a refrigerant heat exchange amount of the condenser or vaporizer based on a refrigerant temperature between the condenser and the second expansion valve.

Abstract: An ice maker mechanism provides a position sensor sensing the position of the ice tray to allow control of absolute position of the ice tray without the need for motor stalling such as generates heat and wastes energy. An ice maker mechanism provides two motors for rotating the ice tray adapted for high torques low-speed rotation and low torque high-speed rotation the latter used for agitation of the water during freezing.

Abstract: A cooling system for a vehicle includes: an engine cooling circuit circulating a coolant to an engine mounted in the vehicle; an electronics cooling circuit circulating the coolant to an electrical equipment and a motor mounted in the vehicle; a reservoir tank connected to the engine and the motor and respectively compensating the coolant to the engine cooling circuit and the electronics cooling circuit; and a control valve connected to a first connection pipe connected to the reservoir tank and selectively connected to the engine cooling circuit and the electronics cooling circuit depending on a temperature change of the coolant during a cold driving mode or a warm driving mode of the vehicle to control a flow of the coolant.

Abstract: A thermal module includes a heat dissipation unit having a receiving space, a first radiating fin assembly and a second radiating fin assembly. The first and second radiating fin assembles are assembled and disposed in the receiving space. At least one protrusion section protrudes from one side of the first radiating fin assembly. The protrusion section is formed with a first slope and a second slope. The second radiating fin assembly is assembled with the first radiating fin assembly. At least one notch is formed on one side of the second radiating fin assembly corresponding to the protrusion section. The notch is formed with a third slope and a fourth slope. The third slope is in contact with the first slope. A gap is defined between the fourth and second slopes. An open space is defined between the first and second radiating fin assemblies in communication with the gap.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to mechanical-chemical energy storage. In particular, the invention relates to a mechanical-chemical energy storage system that stores energy by simultaneously compressing a gas to a higher enthalpy state and recovering the heat of compression by driving a somewhat reversible chemical reaction. The heat energy in the chemical reaction is then recovered while the gas is expanding to a lower enthalpy state.

Abstract: A ground circuit in a low-energy system includes a connection pipeline (3), collection pipe system (2) and a return pipeline(4) for circulating a transfer fluid. The ground circuit is utilized for transferring thermal energy recovered from its surroundings, for instance, to a heat pump (5). The ground circuit collection pipe system (2) consists of a hollow profile (6) arranged to be a coil, whereby the hollow profile is connected at its first end to a connection pipeline (3) for conveying the transfer fluid along the hollow profile from the first coil end to the second, and at the second end of the coil, the second end of the hollow profile is connected to the return pipeline (4) for conveying the transfer fluid from the hollow profile towards the place where it is used. At the opposite ends of the hollow profile, means for controlling the fluid flow are arranged.

Abstract: An air-conditioning apparatus includes a casing having an air inlet and an air outlet and having therein an air passage, and a heat exchanger and an air-sending fan which are arranged in the air passage in the casing. The air passage is divided into a plurality of air passage sections by, for example, a partition. The air-conditioning apparatus can reduce pressure loss in an indoor unit.

Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments pertain to controlling temperature in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. For example, a temperature control system (TCS) can include an air channel configured to deliver airflow to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The TCS can include a one thermal energy source and a heat transfer device connected to the air channel. A first fluid circuit can circulate coolant to the thermal energy source and a thermoelectric device (TED). A second fluid circuit can circulate coolant to the TED and the heat transfer device. A bypass circuit can connect the thermal energy source to the heat transfer device. An actuator can cause coolant to circulate selectively in either the bypass circuit or the first fluid circuit and the second fluid circuit. A control device can operate the actuator when it is determined that the thermal energy source is ready to provide heat to the airflow.

Abstract: A thermal module includes a heat dissipation unit having a receiving space, a first radiating fin assembly and a second radiating fin assembly. The first and second radiating fin assembles are disposed in the receiving space. At least one first protrusion section protrudes from the first radiating fin assembly. A top end of the first protrusion section is formed with a first apex. Two sides of the first apex are formed with a first slope and a second slope. At least one second protrusion section protrudes from the second radiating fin assembly corresponding to the first protrusion section. A top end of the second protrusion section is formed with a second apex. Two sides of the second apex are formed with a third slope and a fourth slope. The second apex abuts against the first apex to define an open space between the first and second radiating fin assemblies.

Abstract: A fin for a heat exchanger includes a member and a first row formed in the member. The first row having a plurality of valley sections alternating with a plurality of crest sections. A plurality of walls is interposed between and integrally joins the plurality of valley sections and the plurality of crest sections. At least one of the plurality of walls of the first row is angled with respect to a lateral axis of the member. A second row is formed in the member, the second row having a plurality of valley sections alternating with a plurality of crest sections and a plurality of walls interposed between and integrally joining the plurality of valley sections to the plurality of crest sections.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a solar energy system that comprises a solar collector for providing energy generated from incident solar radiation. The solar energy system also comprises a first heat exchange system that has an ejector that is arranged to operate using at least a portion of the energy provided by the solar energy collector. Further, the solar energy system comprises a second heat exchange system arranged to operate using energy from an energy source other than a solar energy source. The solar energy system is arranged for transfer of thermal energy between the first heat exchange system and a region, and between the second heat exchange system and the region. The solar energy system is arranged to control a relative contribution of the first and second heat exchange systems to the transfer of the thermal energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling arrangement comprising a heat spreader (2) comprising a first surface (5), a second surface (8), at least one heat absorption chamber (9) and at least one heat dissipation chamber (10), the at least one heat absorption chamber (9) being in thermal contact with the first surface (5) and the at least one heat dissipation chamber (10) being in thermal contact with the second surface (8) and hydraulically coupled to the at least one heat absorption chamber (9). A cooling fluid (13) can be driven from the heat absorption chamber (9) to the heat dissipation chamber (10) using a plurality of flow patterns for cooling the first surface (5).

Abstract: A wide range cryoprocessor is disclosed which allows for the freezing and the thawing of bio-samples in a single unit, and at controlled rates. Improvements have been made to enhance freezing performance by switching the liquid nitrogen flow control to the extreme downstream side. A second feature has been added to the cryoprocessor, capability to raise the temperature of a sample environment to a user's requirements through the use of a flashed cryogen and heating that gas flow for use in the heat exchanger on the freezer.

Abstract: A container and a method of manufacturing a container having a base portion and a sidewall which together form a partially enclosed space for holding a fluid; and a cooling element fixedly connected to the base portion, the cooling element comprising a cavity and a cooling material sealed within the cavity.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide rigid (hard-sided) ice packs that include contours configured to cooperate with whole fish, as harvested. The contours allow the fish to have close contact with surfaces of the ice pack while also protecting the fish from being bruised, crushed, deformed, or otherwise damaged during storage or transportation.

Abstract: A pan chiller system including a refrigeration package having a condensing unit, a heat exchanger and a pump for circulating a chilled liquid coolant, a pan chiller unit in communication with the refrigeration package and having an outer housing and a food well received within the outer housing and a plurality of hollow divider bars arranged within the food well. An opening is defined between adjacent divider bars, wherein each divider bar is configured for directly receiving the liquid coolant chilled and circulated by the refrigeration package.

Abstract: A refrigerant flow through a refrigerant circuit may be cooled with a cold cooling fluid flow from a thermal storage unit to generate a warm cooling fluid flow. The cold cooling fluid flow and the warm cooling fluid flow may be thermally isolated in the thermal storage unit, and a chiller system may cool the warm cooling fluid flow from the thermal storage unit to at least partially produce the cold cooling fluid flow.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to reduce instabilities and/or turbulence of an airflow of a HVAC system are described. The method may include positioning an airflow moderating zone in an airflow passage to reduce instabilities and/or turbulence in the airflow. Apparatuses to create the airflow moderating zone are also provided. The apparatus may be configured to have a plurality of openings and an airflow resistance structure so as to provide airflow resistance to instabilities and/or turbulence in the airflow. The airflow moderating zone may be, for example, a sheet-like material including a plurality of openings.