Abstract: An LED purifying and energy-saving lamp comprises a lamp body, a heat radiator, a light source assembly and an air purifying device, wherein the lamp body comprises a main body portion, an overflow table and a plurality of connecting blocks; the heat radiator, the light source assembly and the air purifying device are provided in the main body portion; the air purifying device is provided above the heat radiator; the light source assembly is provided inside the heat radiator; the upper part of the main body portion is connected to the bottom edge of the overflow table via the plurality of connecting blocks; the main body portion, the overflow table and the connecting blocks define a plurality of air outlets; and a shunting spur is convexly provided at the bottom of the overflow table toward the interior of the main body portion.

Abstract: A multi-circulation heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) for steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD)/Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) processes comprises a steam drum internally partitioned to provide a clean side and a dirty side. The clean side downcomer pipe supplies water to one or more generating banks as part of a clean circuit located in a high heat flux zone of the boiler. Boiler water is fed from the clean side of the drum to the dirty side of the drum via natural head differential. Water is then fed through a corresponding downcomer to a dirty generating bank, which is located in a low heat flux zone of the boiler.

Abstract: A fluid cavitation apparatus includes a housing, an external rotor with cavitation bores in an outer surface thereof, and a motor for rotating the external rotor. An inner surface of the housing is spaced from the outer surface of the external rotor to create a fluid cavitation zone. The inner surface of the housing is configured with a spiral shape and tunnel zone to enhance the thermal transfer characterisitics of the fluid for heating, cooling, and purification. A control system to facilitate proper motor speed, and fluid behavior to enhance the cavitation process.

Abstract: An injection device for injecting injection fluid (chemicals) into piping through which fluid flows, the injection device comprising: an injection line through which the injection fluid flows, the injection line being connected to the piping; an injection pump disposed on the injection line; an extrusion line connected downstream of the injection pump and upstream of a target portion for air removal on the injection line; and an extrusion pump for feeding extrusion fluid to the extrusion line, wherein a discharge capacity of the extrusion pump is greater than a discharge capacity of the injection pump.

Abstract: When using soda ash reagent in an SBS injection system, various impurities from various possible sources can form suspended solid particles and also form scale that may foul the filtration screens, piping, reagent storage tanks, and instrumentation in the injection system. A system and method are disclosed in which a chelating agent cleaning process removes existing scale, or alternatively, prevents the particles and scale from forming. Various embodiments operate in batch or continuous modes or a combination of both.

Abstract: A sealpot for a combustion power plant includes a downcomer standpipe which receives solids of the combustion power plant, a bed including a first end and a second opposite end, the first end connected to the downcomer standpipe, a discharge standpipe disposed at the second opposite end of the bed, and an orifice plate disposed between the bed and the discharge standpipe separating the discharge standpipe from the bed. The orifice plate includes apertures disposed at a height above the bed which allow transport of fluidized solids and gas through the orifice plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for firing an industrial furnace, in particular for electricity generation, wherein coal or cokes together with a secondary fuel comprising cellulose and plastic, in the form of pellets of a size larger than about 3 mm thickness, and having a caloric value of about 16 GJ/ton or more is ground to a powder wherein about 95 wt % or more has a particle size smaller than 2 mm and wherein the d50 of the particle size distribution is between about 5 and about 100 ?m, wherein the powder is injected in the flame of the furnace. In this process the grinding is performed in a roller mill or ball mill, and the amount of pellets used together with the coals preferably is about 3 wt % or more, relative to the coal.

Abstract: A flare pilot assembly has inner and outer tubes, defining inner and outer passages. A manifold delivers air and fuel to the outer passage. A bleed off passage directs a portion of the fuel and air entering the manifold to the exterior of the manifold. A diversion port in the inner tube diverts into the inner passage a portion of the air and fuel flowing through the outer passage. An electrical sparking device ignites air and fuel flowing through the inner passage. An evacuating tube extends from the manifold through the inner passage to the distal portion of the inner tube. The evacuating tube conveys moisture that may accumulate at the distal portion of the inner passage through the bleed off passage to the exterior.

Abstract: An exhaust adapter secures an exhaust tube relative to an exhaust pipe. The exhaust adapter is formed to have an annular shape enclosing a through hole, and is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the exhaust tube and on the inner peripheral surface of the exhaust pipe by inserting the exhaust tube into the through hole. When the exhaust adapter is being fitted on the outer peripheral surface of the exhaust tube, the inner peripheral surface of the exhaust adapter presses the outer peripheral surface of the exhaust tube, and when the exhaust adapter is being fitted on the inner peripheral surface of the exhaust pipe, the outer peripheral surface of the exhaust adapter presses the inner peripheral surface of the exhaust pipe.

Abstract: A silo combustion chamber for a gas turbine having a flame tube having an inner wall and flame tube base delimiting a combustion chamber; an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, forming a cavity; an annular chamber at least partly surrounding the outer wall and a number of supply lines fluidically coupled to the hot side of a heat exchanger during operation of the turbine; a number of burners, each of which opens into the combustion chamber on the outlet side through an opening in the flame tube base. The oxygen supply is fluidically connected to the annular chamber. A collecting chamber is arranged over the flame tube base. The annular chamber is connected to the collecting chamber via each connecting piece, each burner is fluidically connected to the collecting chamber to supply oxygen. The cavity between the inner and outer wall is locally fluidically separated from the collecting chamber.

Abstract: A combustor (10) is provided with: a nozzle (25) having formed therein an air jet section (51) that causes air to be jetted from a nozzle section (25s); a cylindrical part (26) covering the nozzle (25) from the outer peripheral side thereof and forming an air flow path between the cylindrical part (26) and the nozzle (25); and a pressure loss section (27) provided to the air flow path, the pressure loss section (27) causing a loss of pressure in the air that flows through the air flow path. The nozzle (25) is provided with: at least one air inlet section (52) that takes in air from an outer peripheral surface that is an upstream side from the pressure loss section (27); and a flow path-forming section (50) forming a discharge air flow path (R2) that guides air that is taken in from the at least one air inlet section (52) to the air jet section (51).

Abstract: Combustion apparatus for use with a solid fuel has a firebox constructed at least in part of a fired refractory carbide material. The fired refractory carbide material has a catalytic effect on the combustion process providing a cleaner and more efficient combustion. The fired refractory material also absorbs heat from the combustion process directly or indirectly by heat exchange with combustion products and dissipates the absorbed heat over an extended period of time providing space heating after the combustion process is completed.

Abstract: An invention is afforded for a convection based cooking apparatus having enhanced heat retention. The convention based cooking apparatus includes a cooking chamber configured to holding food to be processed. An air inlet is situated in fluid communication with the cooking chamber for receiving air into the cooking chamber. In addition, a heating source is included that is configured to switch between an ON state and an OFF state, whereby a temperature of air located within the cooking chamber is regulated. Further, a drafting means is provided that is configured to circulate air present within the cooking chamber. Also included is an inlet control apparatus that regulates air flow into the cooking chamber via the air inlet. The inlet control apparatus allows air to flow into the cooking chamber via the air inlet when the heating source is in the ON state. The inlet control apparatus prevents air from flowing into the cooking chamber via the air inlet when the heating source is in the OFF state.

Abstract: An isothermal cooking plate assembly is formed from a first plate of high thermal conductivity material having a back surface and an oppositely disposed top cooking surface. One or more heater circuit assemblies are disposed on the first plate back surface for forming a composite having a back surface. A controller is in electrical connection with the heater circuit assemblies for controlling temperature of the first plate of high thermal conductivity material. The first plate can be substantially pure one or more aluminum, substantially pure copper, or aluminum nitride. The first plate can be a laminate formed from a clad bottom metal layer and clad top cooking surface metal layer, where the clad layers formed from the same material and having about the same thickness. The clad material can be austenitic stainless steel. A second plate of low thermal conductivity material can be attached to the composite back surface.

Abstract: A cooking grill with apparatus by which food may be cooked using direct convective heat, indirect radiative heat, broiling (direct radiative heat), and smoking features as well as the method for transforming the grill to use any one of these cooking features, or combinations of these cooking pictures, at any given time is disclosed. The method of heating employed depends on the placement of one or more movable and removable heat plates of the present invention with respect to the grid or grids of the grill. The grill of the present invention provides versatility in introducing a grill with a plurality of cooking systems as well as grill cooking methods.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides an oven appliance with a fluid analysis assembly fluidly mounted to a duct. The fluid analysis assembly includes a casing and a sensor array. A fluid inlet of the casing extends between the duct and a dilution chamber of the casing. An ambient inlet of the casing is contiguous with ambient air about the casing and the dilution chamber. The sensor array includes a plurality of fluid sensors positioned at the dilution chamber of the casing.

Abstract: A method for monitoring cooking in an oven appliance includes drawing cooking vapors or gases from a cooking chamber to a fluid analysis assembly and exposing a plurality of fluid sensors of the fluid analysis assembly to the cooking vapors or gases. The method also includes establishing a response pattern of the plurality of fluid sensors with a machine or statistical learning model(s) and determining a cooking status of the food item within the cooking chamber based upon the response pattern of the plurality of fluid sensors.

Abstract: A system comprises: at least one heat exchange panel (700) comprising: a main body (100) comprising a sealed cavity in which is provided a fluid in both liquid and gas phases and being configured to communicate heat energy by allowing evaporation of the liquid at one location and condensation of the liquid at a different location in the cavity; and at least a first heat exchanger part (130, 210a, 211a) including an inlet and an outlet for allowing the passing of fluid through the heat exchanger, the first heat exchanger part being thermally coupled to the heat spreading part so as to communicate heat energy between fluid flowing through the first heat exchanger part and the heat spreading part and thus the environment in which the heat spreading part is present.

Abstract: A system and method is described for a heater box or compartment within a gas furnace or other HVAC cabinet. The compartment can house drain hoses, drain traps, and other components used to collect and dispose of condensate. The compartment can comprise heating elements or thermostatic switches to assist in preventing the freezing of condensate.

Abstract: A networked boiler system includes a first boiler, at least one secondary boiler in operative connection with the first boiler and having a plurality of internal sub boilers, a boiler control connected to one of the first or secondary boilers, and an external control connected to one of the first or secondary boilers. The boiler control enables the first boiler to control a boiler parameter of the first boiler, the at least one secondary boiler, and the plurality of internal sub boilers of the at least one secondary boiler.

Abstract: A heating and cooling system for use in high-rise residential and commercial buildings may include a condensing unit having dimensions no greater than 12 inches deep by 40 inches wide by 20 inches tall and a fan coil unit coupled to the condensing unit via refrigeration tubing. The fan coil unit may have dimensions of no greater than 14 inches deep by 43 inches wide by 11 inches tall. The condensing unit may include a condenser water connection, a refrigeration tubing connection, a compressor, and a heat exchanger. The fan coil unit may include a filter rack configured to hold a MERV 13 filter, two in-line high-pressure fans, and at least one access panel on a bottom surface of the fan coil unit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooling a supply of air is provided. A unit controller receives a cooling demand signal. In response to the cooling demand signal, the unit controller adjusts an economizer according to an economizing function. The economizing function is configured to achieve an initial free cooling target temperature as a discharge air temperature. The unit controller receives an additional cooling demand signal. In response to the additional cooling demand signal, the unit controller reduces the free cooling target temperature. The unit controller adjusts the economizer according to the economizing function, with the economizing function configured to achieve the reduced free cooling target temperature as the discharge air temperature. Additionally in response to the additional cooling demand signal, the unit controller signals a unit to perform mechanical cooling on a supply of air received from the economizer.

Abstract: An outdoor coil unit of a residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system includes a frame and a heat exchanger assembly mounted within the frame. The heat exchanger assembly includes at least one heat exchanger coil having a first header, a second header, and a plurality of heat exchange tube segments extending between and fluidly coupling the first header and the second header. The heat exchanger assembly is formed into a shape including at least one apex. A fan assembly is mounted to the frame and includes at least one fan operable to draw air into the outdoor coil unit through the at least one heat exchanger coil and discharge the a qr outside of the outdoor coil unit.

Abstract: A climate control outdoor unit comprises: a housing; a compressor having an electric motor; a refrigerant-air heat exchanger; an electric fan positioned to drive an air flow along an air flowpath across the refrigerant-air heat exchanger; and an inverter unit coupled to the electric motor to drive the electric motor. An additional air flowpath extends along the inverter unit to merge with the air flowpath.

Abstract: A heating and cooling system for use with hot, cold and source fluid circuits. A conduit module couples a heating/cooling module with the fluid circuits. The conduit module includes four three-way valves to communicated fluid from and to the fluid circuits to first and second heat exchangers in the heating/cooling module. The first heat exchanger is used to heat a fluid flow and the second one chills a second fluid flow. The conduit module simultaneously supplies a hot fluid flow to a hot fluid circuit and a cold fluid to a cold fluid circuit. The source fluid is routed by the conduit module. A method of circulating fluid is also disclosed.

Abstract: A humidifying device comprising an air duct penetrating axially through the humidifying device, a water tank (201b) for storing water, and a filter element (204b) disposed in the water tank. The water tank (201b) surrounds the air duct. Further disclosed is an air handling system.

Abstract: Directional environmental control provides nearly immediate comfort. A location associated with a mobile device determines an air terminal that best serves the location. Conditioned air may thus be streamed from the air terminal to the location associated with the mobile device. The conditioned air may be heated or cooled according to a profile associated with a user of the mobile device.

Abstract: An HVAC control system, wherein a building temperature is controlled to a comfort temperature set point when users are inside the geofence and is allowed to deviate from the comfort temperature set point when all users are outside of the geofence. The amount that the building temperature is allowed to deviate from the comfort temperature set point may be in accordance with how long the users have remained outside of the geofence.

Abstract: An automatic control method for zone controller adopted by a zone controller connected to multiple sensors and multiple apparatus controllers in an indoor space is disclosed. The zone controller receives sense data of the sensors, and inquires an event-trigger table according to the sense data for determining if the current environment matches with a trigger condition of any predetermined event. When any event is triggered, the zone controller inquires a mode-switch table according to the triggered event for determining if the triggered event matches with any predetermined mode switch condition. When the triggered event matches with any mode switch condition, the zone controller automatically switches to a corresponding operation mode, and performs corresponding operation on the multiple apparatus controllers under the switched operation mode.

Abstract: An air quality monitoring and management system adapted to be mounted between an existing thermostat and a wall in which the thermostat was previously mounted, or directly at the HVAC system. The air quality monitoring and management system contains various wires for connecting to both a thermostat and HVAC system, thereby effectively intercepting the signal between the thermostat and HVAC system. The air quality monitoring and management system includes air quality measuring sensors, a housing for mounting between the wall and thermostat, and a controller that supplies electrical signals to the HVAC system through use of the aforementioned wires to supplement the control of the HVAC fan in conjunction with the thermostat to help increase air flow in the affected area. The air quality monitoring and management system may include an air quality management controller mounted to an HVAC air handling unit, and wirelessly connected to sensors.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for an inferential sensor for internal heat exchanger parameters are described herein. One device includes a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to receive a number of measured process variables of a heat exchanger, including a number of measured inlet process variables and a number of measured outlet process variables, predict, using a dynamic differential model including the number of measured inlet process variables, internal parameters of the heat exchanger and a number of outlet process variables of the heat exchanger, compare the number of measured outlet process variables with the number of predicted outlet process variables, and update, based on the comparison, the internal parameters of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: An energy recovery ventilator (“ERV”) connecting an outside air intake to an outside air supply for an AHU or an interior space. The ERV includes a damper for controlling the outside air inflow to the AHU or the interior space. A humidity sensor and a temperature sensor can be mounted within the inlet air path proximate the damper to monitor the temperature and humidity of outside air approaching the ERV through the outside air intake. The damper can be positioned to according to the measured temperature and humidity of the outside air to control the outside air being supplied to the AHU or the interior space.

Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.

Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for use in a duct system. The clamp assembly includes a clamp member including a base portion and first and second lateral portions. The first and second lateral portions extend less than the full circumferential length of the base portion. The clamp assembly may include a first member, a second member, and a hinge operatively coupling the first member to the second member. A damper access assembly includes an adapter, a damper access duct section, and an annular clamp member. A first flange of the adapter and a second flange of the duct section are configured to form a generally T-shaped joint between the adapter and the damper access duct section. The clamp member is configured to removably secure the adapter to the damper access duct section. The damper access duct section is configured to be removable relative to the damper enclosure and the ductwork.

Abstract: Disclosed is a top cover (1) of an air handling system, comprising: a first air inlet (181) and a first air outlet (182), which are both arranged at the bottom of a side wall of the top cover (1); and an air detection module, which is arranged within a space of the top cover (1) and located in an airflow passage between the first air inlet (181) and the first air outlet (182). Further disclosed is an air handling system comprising the top cover (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for ventilating and temperature controlling rooms according to the principle of dilution ventilation, wherein a primary air flow (40) is introduced into the ceiling cavity (30) of a room (4), which is partitioned from a story ceiling (26) by a false ceiling (31) and is introduced into the room (4) by means of porosities (41, 42, 43) in the false ceiling (31), wherein the primary air flow (40) in the ceiling cavity (30) produces a secondary air flow (33) as an induction air flow, which vacuums a room air flow (32) from the room (4) into the ceiling cavity (30), mixes with the secondary air flow (33) and introduces it into the room (4) as a tertiary air flow (34) through the porosities (41, 42, 43) in the false ceiling (31).

Abstract: A water heater (10) is suitable for point-of-use applications. The water heater includes a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, and a controller connected to the first and second temperature sensors. The controller is configured to receive the signals generated by the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor and to detect a flow condition of water within the heat without using mechanical flow detection means and without supplying stand-by heating by adding an absolute value of the sensed change in temperature of water at the first temperature sensor to the absolute value of the sensed change in temperature of water at the second temperature sensor to yield a sum and then comparing the sum to a reference temperature.

Abstract: In a heat tracing system using heat from a radiant heater to heat a circulating fluid, thermoelectric generation modules are used to generate electricity for powering a circulating pump. Thermoelectric power generation modules are sandwiched between a heat-absorbing plate and a heat sink, and this assembly is positioned with the heat-absorbing plate adjacent to a radiant heater. A conduit loop passes through the heat sink, such that a fluid circulating through the conduit is heated from heat drawn from the heater into the heat sink. Due to the temperature differential between the hot and cold sides of the thermoelectric modules, the modules produce electricity to power the pump circulating the fluid through the conduit loop. Supplementary heat exchanger components may be provided for additional fluid-heating capacity, and thereby increasing the amount of heat available for the heat tracing loop.

Abstract: A PTC heater having a heat conductor, a first end cover, a second end cover, and a PTC heating element. The heat conductor includes a duct for accommodating a PTC heating element, a first liquid passage channel, and a second liquid passage channel. The first end cover is coupled to one end of the heat conductor and includes a first and a second compartment, a water inlet, and a water outlet. The water inlet is in fluid communication with the first compartment and the first liquid passage channel, and the water outlet is in fluid communication with the second compartment and the second liquid passage channel. The second end cover is coupled to the other end of the heat conductor. The first and second liquid passage channels are in fluid communication with each other via an internal space of the second end cover to form a closed liquid circulation channel.

Abstract: A PTC heater having a heat conductor, a first end cover, a second end cover, and a PTC heating element. The heat conductor includes a duct for accommodating a PTC heating element, a first liquid passage channel, and a second liquid passage channel. The first end cover is coupled to one end of the heat conductor and includes a first and a second compartment, a water inlet, and a water outlet. The water inlet is in fluid communication with the first compartment and the first liquid passage channel, and the water outlet is in fluid communication with the second compartment and the second liquid passage channel. The second end cover is coupled to the other end of the heat conductor. The first and second liquid passage channels are in fluid communication with each other via an internal space of the second end cover to form a closed liquid circulation channel.

Abstract: Provided is a method for adaptively controlling the charging time of a storage heater, comprising: determining a stored energy requirement of the heater; determining a background heat requirement of the heater; determining a daily energy requirement (DER) based on the stored energy requirement and the background heat requirement; and determining a daily run time (DRT) at a predetermined time to calculate the charging time for a following period of time based on the daily energy requirement (DER).

Abstract: A self-heating thermal interface material (TIM) may be formed using heating components dispersed within the TIM. The heating components may produce heat when the TIM is compressed. The heating components may be formed from microcapsules and the microcapsules may contain exothermic reactants. The reactants may be isolated from contact within the microcapsule until a compressive force is applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for concentrating cosmic radiation originating from a celestial object, said apparatus comprising: a concentrating optical surface able to reflect incident cosmic radiation toward a target surface O?X?Y?, and liable to contain local surface errors and aiming and orientation errors; a system for inspecting the reflective optical surface; means for acquiring images of the optical surface from various viewpoints M?mn (X?mn, y?mn) that are located on the target surface, m varying from 1 to M and n varying from 1 to N, so as to obtain M×N images of the optical surface illuminated by the cosmic radiation, with M viewpoints along X? and N viewpoints along Y?, where M>1, N>1 and M·N?30; and a unit for processing the M·N acquired images, which unit is suitable for: calculating the slopes ??(P)/?x and ??(P)/?y for each point P(x,y) of the reflective optical surface, where: ? ? ? ( P ) ? x = g X ? ? ? 0 ? ? m = 1 M ? ? n = 1 N ? sign ? ( x

Abstract: The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for exchanging heat from the degradation, decomposition, and chemical/biochemical transformation of municipal, industrial, and other types of waste. In one embodiment, a heat extraction system may include a closed-loop fluid circulation piping channeled throughout at least one heat extraction well oriented throughout a waste mass. The piping is fluidly coupled to a heat exchanger. A first circulation fluid is circulated through the closed-loop circulation piping into various depths of the waste mass to transfer thermal energy between said mass and said heat exchanger. In one embodiment, the transfer of thermal energy between the waste mass and the heat exchanger is used as alternative energy method and to control at least one of shear strength, compressibility, and hydraulic conductivity of the waste mass.

Abstract: A flow rate of circulating water to a water heat exchanger is determined by multiplying, by a rated water flow rate, a ratio of an absolute value of a difference between a total operation capacity of each of indoor side heat exchangers serving as a heating load and a total operation capacity of each of indoor side heat exchangers serving as a cooling load to a total operation capacity of the water heat exchanger.

Abstract: A heat pump system includes a heat source unit, a discharge refrigerant communication tube, a liquid refrigerant communication tube, a gas refrigerant communication tube, a first usage unit and a second usage unit. The first usage unit has a first usage-side heat exchanger capable of functioning as a radiator of the heat-source-side refrigerant introduced from the discharge refrigerant communication tube. The first usage unit is capable of performing operation in which an aqueous medium is heated by radiation of the heat-source-side refrigerant in the first usage-side heat exchanger. The second usage unit has a second usage-side heat exchanger capable of functioning as an evaporator of the heat-source-side refrigerant introduced from the liquid refrigerant communication tube. The second usage unit is capable of performing operation in which an air medium is cooled by evaporation of the heat-source-side refrigerant in the second usage-side heat exchanger.

Abstract: The solar-powered LiBr-water absorption air conditioning system using hybrid storage includes one or more solar collectors generating heat energy to drive the system. The solar collector communicates with a generator to heat an aqueous LiBr solution and release refrigerant through vaporization. The refrigerant feeds into a condenser to form a refrigerant condensate. The condensate feeds into an evaporator, which throttles the refrigerant and causes flash vaporization, resulting in cooling discharged into a load. The refrigerant from the evaporator feeds into an absorber containing a weak LiBr-water mixture from the generator to facilitate absorption of the refrigerant. A pump feeds the resultant aqueous LiBr solution back to the generator for another cycle.

Abstract: Magnetic refrigerating device improves refrigerating capacity and efficiency by improving the heat exchanging method between a magnetic material and a heat exchanging fluid and devising a magnetic field applying method. The magnetic refrigerating device comprises: a cylindrical active magnetic regenerator (AMR) bed accommodating refrigerant therein; two magnetic materials disposed in the AMR bed in the axial direction, configured to be movable in the axial direction of the AMR bed, and made of material having a magnetocaloric effect; at least two permanent magnets positioned to face the two magnetic materials; a rotary shaft positioned between the two magnetic materials in the AMR bed and positioned between the at least two permanent magnets; and a magnetic rotary movement unit that rotationally moves the permanent magnets about the rotary shaft and that repeatedly moves the permanent magnets and the two magnetic materials closer together and farther apart in association with the rotational movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature-controlled container (10) comprising a cooled or heated inner chamber (100) and a thermoelectric element (20), particularly a Peltier element (20), arranged such that said inner chamber (100) is cooled or heated by means of the thermoelectric element (20). In order to control the temperature of the inner chamber (100), a plurality of thermoelectric elements (20) are provided which are arranged to be spaced apart from one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoelectrically cooled or heated container, in particular a refrigerator unit and/or a freezer unit, having at least one cooled or heated inner space and having at least one thermoelectric element, in particular having at least one Peltier element, for generating cold or heat in the inner space, wherein the thermoelectric element is arranged between two thermoconductive solid bodies of which one or both have an increasing cross-sectional area as the spacing from the thermoelectric element increases.