Abstract: An outside air management system in which the air is cooled by a first refrigeration condenser to a temperature either above or somewhat below the dewpoint of the incoming air so as to remove either none of the moisture to be removed, or a significant portion of it. The air then is sent to a desiccant wheel which removes the remainder of the moisture to be extracted. The temperature of the air leaving the wheel is above the desired delivery temperature. Then a heat exchanger and a second condenser remove sensible heat from the heated air leaving the desiccant wheel to bring the air to the desired temperature. Thus, the temperature and humidity are controlled substantially independently of one another. A heat pump embodiment of the invention allows the reversal of the flow of refrigerant in the system, allowing it to be used to either heat or cool.

Abstract: The heated exhaust gases of a fueled turbine are used to heat a high-temperature-resistant heat transfer liquid, which is used first to generate steam, and then as a heat source for an absorption chiller, and then to heat hot water, thereby maximizing heat transfer from the exhaust gases. Steam is used to drive a steam turbine, and another absorption chiller is connected selectively to use the exhaust steam from the turbine as a heat source to produce refrigeration. Chilled water from the chiller(s) can be used for space cooling in buildings, and/or to cool the fueled turbine inlet air in hot weather.

Abstract: A communications system comprising receiving and transmitting means for receiving and transmitting wireless optical signals wherein said receiving and transmitting means utilize holographic multiplexer, demultiplexer and storage technology for improved broadband where required while accommodating alternative communication modalities and protocols for maximum user benefit at lower cost.

Abstract: A fueled refrigeration and generating system comprised of a Brayton cycle gas turbine producing shaft power preferably driving a refrigeration compressor. Heat is recovered from the high-temperature exhaust of the turbine by a heat exchanger using a high temperature-resistant heat transfer medium. The heat-transfer medium is used to produce high-temperature water and steam. A steam turbine is operated by the steam and produces shaft power for driving an electrical generator. Each of the turbines individually operates refrigeration and/or chiller compressors, or by gearing, drive a common power shaft. The system produces, selectively, hot water, steam, chilled water, ice and electrical energy.

Abstract: Disclosed are air circulation systems for vehicle heating and cooling system, especially for heating and cooling the passenger compartment and other pertinent compartments of motor vehicles, as well as trains, airplanes, etc. The invention more particularly concerns apparati and methods for improving the air quality in such systems through the use of filters for decontamination of air flows. The invention relates generally to apparati and methods for causing the air flow to pass through a decontamination module to clean the air. Preferred devices of the present invention controls the extent of such cleaning by a by-pass and damper arrangement, which apportions the flow between the module and the by-pass. Various bypass configurations having various flow characteristics are disclosed. The invention has application to both new vehicles as original equipment and older vehicles as added equipment.

Abstract: A Vapor Recompression Absorber (VRA) for reprocessing a concentrated solution of water refrigerant and Lithium-Bromide salt from at least one solution concentrator in a closed chiller system, the VRA being comprised of an upper heat-in absorption chamber and a lower heat-out evaporation chamber and sump separated by a thin polymer heat transfer wall, strong solution from the system applied as a falling film to the heat-in side is recirculated, while strong solution applied as a falling film to the heat-out side and evaporation therefrom transported by a vapor compressor to the absorption chamber and condensed for recirculation, the sump solution being being strengthened and delivered to and evaporated in the absorber of the chiller system for maximized chilling of a water distribution system.

Abstract: A wave energy receiving platform installed to track in alignment within a look angle of the sun or a wave energy beaming platform, using holographic windows recorded according to time related positions of the platforms as zone plates to concentrate the wave energy in energy converters, and to columnate light for energy beaming, one embodiment utilizing a circular holographic window for "spot" insolation and a dish-shaped reflector for photovoltaic power assimilation and microwave transmission, a second embodiment utilizing a rectilinear-shaped holographic window for "bar"-shaped beaming and an elongated reflector for photovoltaic power assimilation and microwave transmission, a rectilinear Stirling cycle engine directly operating a rectilinear alternator for generating electrical power, the photovoltaic power synchronized therewith for in-house operation and primary propulsion.

Abstract: A unit of apparatus for reprocessing concentrated absorbent solution in a closed absorption chiller, for discharge of water refrigerant through an evaporator for heat-in effect from a heat distribution system, and discharge of said absorbent solution reconcentrated thereby for absorption of said water refrigerant after chilling and heat-out effect to a cooling tower, characterized by vapor compression from an evaporator followed by liquification by a condenser with heat transfer from the condenser into the evaporator, increasing solution concentration 1.1% and increased chilling capacity of 23%, with a 7.1% increased coefficient of performance, resulting in a 23% increase in chilling.

Abstract: A liquid glycol enhanced with a polymer-salt solution such as a desiccant in an air pre-conditioner system with a heat-pipe having its heat absorber section in an outside air inlet duct following water vapor adsorption into the desiccant by a contacter section of a dehumidifier, the heat-pipe having its heat rejecter section in an exhaust air duct and preferably preceeding water vapor discharge from the desiccant by a regenerater section of the dehumidifier, a desuperheater for efficient refrigerant compression, a reflux boiler for desiccant regeneration, and a glycol interchanger recovery system for desiccant recovery.

Abstract: An air dehumidifying and air pollutant removal system adapted especially to desiccant wheel operation with downstream air filtering, and the discrete use of desiccants for the adsorption of gaseous pollutants as well as water vapor and both of which are desorped by regeneration, and downstream filter packs for the absorbtion of gasses and particulate matter collected thereby and desorbed for exhaust to atmosphere during off periods of building occupancy.

Abstract: A dehumidifier unit for pre-conditioning air delivered to a multiplicity of separate refrigeration air conditioner units and especially ductless systems where the compressor-condenser unit is separate from the fan-coil unit, and assisted by heat pipe transfer of heat from air dehumidified through a desiccant wheel and by heat of compression from the condenser of one compressor-condenser unit, and with a heater to maintain the temperature of regeneration air through the wheel, one dehumidifier unit pre-conditioning air for a multiplicity of refrigeration air conditioners or fan-coil units.

Abstract: A liquid polymer-salt solution as a desiccant in an air conditioning system comprised of a heat-pipe having its heat absorber section in an outside air inlet duct following water vapor adsorption into the desiccant by a contacter section of a dehumidifier, and the heat-pipe having its heat rejecter section in an exhaust air duct and preferably preceeding water vapor discharge from the desiccant by a regenerater section of the dehumidifier.

Abstract: An air quality and temperature responsive air conditioning system wherein modules are employed to precondition the air for humidity control, to heat and cool the air, and to bypass the supply air in excess of the demand of a multiplicity of comfort zones with thermostat control, and featuring a bypass module characterized by parallel ducting, one ducting which is restricted by a damper responsive to a supply air back pressure sensor, and one ducting which is opened by a damper responsive to an air quality sensor.

Abstract: A liquid polymer-salt solution as a desiccant in an air conditioning system comprised of a heat-pipe having its heat absorber section in an outside air inlet duct following water vapor adsorption into the desiccant by a contacter section of a dehumidifier, and the heat-pipe having its heat rejecter section in an exhaust air duct and preferably preceeding water vapor discharge from the desiccant by a regenerater section of the dehumidifier.

Abstract: A desiccant assisted air conditioning system for delivering dehumidified refrigerated supply air into a conditioned space and with return therefrom divided between recirculation air and exhaust-relief air employed to remove heat resulting from dehumification and employing waste heat from refrigeration for desiccant regeneration.

Abstract: An air conditioning system characterized by a multiplicity of conditioned zone and downsized compressors within separately operable mechanical refrigeration air conditioners which can be of varied types including simple refrigeration units or heat pump units and either of which can be air source or water source, and each of which is equipped with a wet economizer air cooling coil, and which also can be equipped with a charging coil, and all of which are connected by control valves into a common support system for the on-peak storage of chilled water and tempered water and with an ice maker supplying ice water, the compressors of the air conditioners and of the ice maker being deactivated during on-peak power periods, and the tempered water of the support system incorporating a fire sprinkler system.

Abstract: A multi-zone thermal energy storage variable air volume heat pump system for capacity effective averaging of continuously operable heat pumps of varied capacity and each operable at its optimum capacity and assigned to a separate zone space, wherein variable air volume by-pass ducts and zone space dampers operate in response to zone space temperature, and characterized by a chilled water storage tank and pump circulating chilled water through one closed circuit, and a hot water storage tank and pump circulating hot water through another closed circuit and through a water conditioning coil, there being a downstream charging coil and a re-cooling coil in the supply air duct upstream from the air conditioning coil and each selectively in closed circuit through the chilled water storage tank, and the re-cooling coil selectively in closed circuit through the hot water storage tank, and control means therefor.

Abstract: A multi-zone cold storage variable air volume air conditioning system for capacity effective averaging of continuously operable refrigeration cooling units of varied capacity and each operable at its optimum capacity and assigned to a separate zone space, wherein variable air volume by-pass ducts and zone dampers operate in response to zone space temperature, and characterized by a chilled water storage tank and pump circulating chilled water through a closed circuit and through a water conditioning coil, there being a downstream charging coil and an upstream re-cooling coil in the supply air duct upstream from the air conditioning coil of the cooling unit and each selectively in closed circuit through the chilled water storage tank, and control means therefor.

Abstract: Cogenerating air conditioning comprised of a support system having a continuously operating desiccant regenerator with desiccant storage and employing waste heat from a prime mover driving a co-generator, and an air handling system having multiple desiccant contactors supplied from stored desiccant to dehumidify building return air and having heating coils employing waste heat from said prime mover and with cooling coils employing regeneration chilled water and/or evaporatively chilled water, with chilled water being employed to continuously purge fire sprinkler mains.

Abstract: A dehumidifier unit for pre-conditioning air delivered to a multiplicity of separate refrigeration air conditioner units and especially ductless systems where the compressor-condenser unit is separate from the fan-coil unit, and assisted by heat pipe transfer of heat from air dehumidified through a desiccant wheel and by heat of compression from the condenser of one compressor-condenser unit, and with a heater to maintain the temperature of regeneration air through the wheel, one dehumidifier unit pre-conditioning air for a multiplicity of refrigeration air conditioners or fan-coil units.