Abstract: A heat dissipating apparatus includes a base and a heat pipe. A plurality of fins partially overlaps the base; the heat pipe comprising a first body, a second body and a third body, the second body connected between the first body and the third body; the first body is secured between the plurality of fins and the base, the third body is secured to the plurality of fins, and the second body is located in a first corner between the base and the plurality of fins.

Abstract: An adjustment method of a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes: a cooling and excitation step in which work of transporting a superconducting magnet to a facility different from a facility where the superconducting magnet is to be installed, cooling a superconducting coil of the superconducting magnet with a refrigerant, and supplying a current from an external power supply for excitation is repeated until a predetermined rated current flows; a demagnetization and transportation step of demagnetizing the superconducting coil and transporting the superconducting magnet to the facility where the superconducting magnet is to be installed in a state where the superconducting coil is cooled by the refrigerant; and an installation step of installing the superconducting magnet in the facility where the superconducting magnet is to be installed and supplying a predetermined rated current from an external power supply to the superconducting coil in order to excite the superconducting coil.

Abstract: An apparatus according to various embodiments can be configured to use a cryogen for cooling articles, particularly having applications for chilling extrusions. The apparatus removes thermal energy from an article by conductive and convective heat transfer. The apparatus allows for heat transfer from an outer surface of an article, and from an inner surface of the article.

Abstract: Device for recovering heat originating from wastewater, characterized in that it comprises a tank (1) comprising at least two portions, a bottom portion (5) designed to store the cold wastewater and a top portion (6) designed to store the hot wastewater, the said portions being separated by stratification, and in that it comprises a heat exchanger (12) placed in the top portion (6).

Abstract: A hydronic system (2) includes a vessel (4) having an external surface (8) and an internal surface (9) that defines a hollow interior portion (12) configured and disposed to store a first fluid medium. A heat exchange member (34) includes a body member (36) housing a heat exchange element (38) configured to facilitate an exchange of heat between the first fluid medium and a second fluid medium. The heat exchange member (34) is directly hydraulically connected to the vessel.

Abstract: A system for cooling a heat generating device comprises a heat sink and a plurality of ion emitter elements that form an electrohydrodynamic (EHD) air flow device. The heat sink has a base disposed in thermal communication with a heat generating device, such as a processor. A plurality of heat sink fins is coupled to electrical ground to form ion collectors. Ion emitter elements are disposed in a non-planar pattern along first ends of the plurality of fins so that each ion emitter element is equidistant from the first end of a nearest fin. A power supply applies an electrical potential between the plurality of ion emitter elements and the plurality of fins to induce a flow of ions that cause airflow across the heat sink. It is preferable to have at least three ion emitter elements that are equidistant from each fin of the heat sink.

Abstract: A method and system for thermal management includes an engine heat exchanger configured to transfer waste heat from an engine to a heat transfer fluid and an engine exhaust heat exchanger coupled in flow communication with the engine heat exchanger wherein the engine exhaust heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat from an exhaust of the propulsive engine to the pumped heat transfer fluid. A bypass valve is coupled in parallel with the engine exhaust heat exchanger wherein the bypass valve is selectable to modulate a flow of the heat transfer fluid through the engine exhaust heat exchanger and a plurality of accessory heat exchangers that are coupled in flow communication with at least one of the engine heat exchanger and the engine exhaust heat exchanger and each of the plurality of accessory heat exchangers flow is controllable using a modulating valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for heating a solid or liquid reducing material such as an urea-containing material for NOx selective catalytic reduction (‘SCR’) using a heat stored in a thermal energy storage material, such as a phase change material. The stored heat may be heat from an exhaust waste, such as from an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine. The reducing material may be a solid reducing material. Other reducing materials include aqueous solutions such as an aqueous solution containing, consisting essentially of, or consisting of urea and water. In one aspect, the process may include a step of evaporating an aqueous solution of urea for immediate urea hydrolysis.

Abstract: According to an example provided herein, a cold plate has a surface for mounting a component thereto, a first path to flow cooling fluid therethrough in a vicinity of the surface and a housing mounted on the surface that extends from the surface. The housing has a second path attaching to the first path to flow fluid to flow through the housing wherein the housing is designed to at least partially enclose the component and wherein the component is cooled by the housing.

Abstract: A method of protecting a heat exchanger that includes a flue gas cooler having plastic heat recovery tubes arranged on a counterflow principle in heat exchange connection with flue gases generated by a thermal power boiler. The heat recovery tubes are connected by an inlet chamber to an inlet tube and by an outlet chamber to an outlet tube, which form, together with a heater, a liquid cycle in which a liquid heat exchange medium is recirculated by a pump.

Abstract: A flue gas heat recovery device is described. The device includes a packing tower. The packing tower is adapted to receive a flue gas stream. The packing tower also contains at least one water inlet, a water collection reservoir and a packing tray positioned between the inlet and reservoir. An air induction assembly may be attached to the packing tower or the inlet. A fuel gas line is in thermal communication with the reservoir. The fuel gas line has two ends a first end in close spatial relationship to a distal end of said reservoir, and a second end in close spatial relationship to a fuel output. Finally, a fluid conduit connects the second end of the fuel gas line and the water inlet.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a spray nozzle apparatus and method of use. The subject spray nozzle can be used to spray atomized fluid. The atomized fluid can then be incident on a heated surface such that heat is transferred from the heated surface to the atomized fluid. The subject invention also relates to a spray-cooling system and method of use. The subject spray-cooling system can incorporate a spray nozzle and a heat transfer plate. A device to be cooled, such as a laser diode, microwave amplifier, or other high power electrical device, can be placed in direct thermal contact with the heat transfer plate. The spray from the spray nozzle can then be sprayed onto the heat transfer plate. In a specific embodiment, a cellular transfer plate can be used and the spray from the spray nozzle can be sprayed into a cellular cavity or compartment, within the heat transfer plate. Heat is transferred from the heat source to the sprayed liquid via the wall of the heat transfer plate.

Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure at least partially enclosed by a plurality of panels defining a compartment in which one or more electronic components are mounted and an exhaust air duct that is adapted to segregate hot air being exhausted from the compartment from cool air entering the compartment, thereby improving thermal management of the enclosure. The exhaust duct includes a lower duct section extending upward from the top panel of the compartment and an upper duct section telescoping upward from an upper end of the lower duct section. Each duct section includes four panels connected together by hinged corner fittings such that the section is collapsible. The upper duct section includes an outwardly flared portion.

Abstract: A slim type pressure-gradient-driven low-pressure thermosiphon plate includes a main body closed by a cover. The main body includes a central heat receiving zone, a pressure accumulating zone and a first flow passage unit separately located at two opposite sides of the heat receiving zone, a free zone communicating with the pressure accumulating zone, a first and a second condensing zone communicating with the free zone, a third and a fourth condensing zone communicating with the first flow passage unit, a second flow passage unit located between and communicating with the first and the third condensing zone, and a third flow passage unit located between and communicating with the second and the fourth condensing zone. In the thermosiphon plate, a low-pressure end is created through proper pressure-reduction design to form a pressure gradient for driving steam-water circulation, and the working fluid can transfer heat without any wick structure.

Abstract: A device for cooling charge air, specifically for cooling charge air which is compressed in a compressor of at least one exhaust-gas turbocharger and which is to be supplied to an internal combustion engine, wherein at least two charge-air coolers are arranged in a common housing, specifically in such a way that charge air to be cooled can be supplied separately to the charge-air coolers arranged in the common housing via in each case one separate incoming-air chamber provided by the common housing, and that cooled charge air can be discharged jointly from the charge-air coolers arranged in the common housing via a common outgoing-air chamber provided by the common housing.

Abstract: It is aimed to simultaneously supply hot water at a required temperature to a high-temperature heating appliance and hot water at a required temperature to a low-temperature heating appliance, the low-temperature heating appliance requiring hot water at a temperature lower than a temperature required by the high-temperature heating appliance, and to enhance efficiency by collecting surplus heat when the temperature of the hot water to be supplied to the low-temperature heating appliance is adjusted. A pipe through which flows the hot water at a high temperature to be supplied to the high-temperature heating appliance is branched into a first supply pipe and a second supply pipe. Heat exchange is effected between the hot water flowing through the first supply pipe and return water which has been supplied to a first appliance.

Abstract: An integrated heat transfer core device for harnessing solar energy is disclosed. The device has a heat transfer core, a regenerator; and a condenser. All of the aforesaid components are integrated. The heat transfer core has a thermal conduction mitigation component to mitigate heat losses from a working fluid due to conduction. Further, the heat transfer core may be packaged in a heat transfer core package that includes a light focusing component to concentrate solar radiation onto each heat transfer core. Solar power systems utilizing the integrated heat transfer core device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A regenerative firing system is disclosed which functions in a heat treating furnace or other high temperature technology. The system comprises a plurality of regenerator heat transfer boxes which absorb the heat contained in high temperature exhaust from the furnace. Each regenerator box transfers this absorbed heat to a flow of ambient air. The now heated air flows from the regenerator box into a common air stream which is then fed to a plurality of burners. The preheated air stream is supplied to a common air stream that is then simultaneously provided to each of a plurality of burners. The design of the current system allow for the regenerators to be placed in any convenient location around the furnace. The regenerative system may also be adapted to current heat treating furnaces. In addition, the current invention comprises a method of heat recovery for a furnace utilizing the inventive system. The regenerators produce a common preheated combustion air supply which then flows to a plurality of burners.

Abstract: A liquid submersion-cooled computer that is configured to reduce physical structures passing through walls of the computer liquid-tight computer case, which eliminates the amount of sealing needed around those physical structures and reduces the number of possible fluid leakage paths from the interior of the computer that contains a cooling liquid submerging at least some of the computer components. The computer includes a mechanism to pass input/output signals into and from the computer without any physical structure extending through any of the plurality of walls. The computer also has a mechanism for wirelessly transferring power into the interior space of the computer case, and a switch that controls power in the computer without having any physical structure extending through any of the plurality of walls.

Abstract: A liquid submersion cooled computer that includes a seamless, extruded main body used to form a liquid-tight case holding a cooling liquid that submerges components of the computer. By forming the main body as a seamless extrusion, the number of possible leakage paths from the resulting liquid-tight case is reduced. No seams are provided on the main body, and there are no openings through the walls of the main body, so liquid cannot leakage through the main body. Any leakage paths are limited to joints between the main body and end walls which are sealingly attached to the main body to form the liquid-tight case.

Abstract: A cooling assembly for a machine tool including at least first and second nozzle rings mounted on the spindle housing, respectively defining first and second coolant conduits and respectively including first and second pluralities of nozzles in fluid communication with the respective conduit. Each first nozzle is oriented with an outlet thereof directed toward a first machining zone containing cutting edges of at last one tool having a first length. Each second nozzle is oriented with an outlet thereof directed toward a second machining zone different from the first machining zone and containing the cutting edges of at least one tool having a second length.

Abstract: A method for generating a heat flow from a magnetocaloric element (1) comprising at least one magnetocaloric material (2) comprising a hot end (3) associated with a hot chamber (4) and a cold end (5) associated with a cold chamber (6), the method comprises magnetically and alternately activating and de-activating the magnetocaloric element (1) and circulating a heat transfer fluid through the magnetocaloric element (1) alternately towards the hot chamber (4) and the cold chamber (5) in synchronisation with the magnetic activation and de-activation phases. This method is characterized in that the method comprises reversing the direction of circulation of the heat transfer fluid during the magnetic activation and de-activation phases and also relates to a magnetocaloric heat generator implementing the method.

Abstract: This invention is comprised of the following innovations: various devices/instruments which may be used in the preparation of a compact monolayer [made up of a suitable organic material (or organic compound)] as well as the carbonization of the latter; efficient methods for preparing a compact monolayer which is free from all “other” materials that were used in the various processes involved in the said preparation of the said compact monolayer; various methods for carbonizing a compact monolayer by means of a suitable “heat source” (which allows the application of a sudden searing “heat” extremely quickly) in order to produce a graphene layer, where the said heat source may be a “hot surface” or a suitable “radiation type beam” such as a suitable laser beam, or a suitable maser beam, or a suitable electron beam; and finally, various methods to provide a protective layer for a graphene layer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting supercritical wet oxidation reactions wherein any precipitated solids do not contact the solid side walls of the containment vessel so as to prevent any of these precipitated solids from adhering to or corrode the vessel walls is provided. To do this, a controlled, continuous flow of clean fluid, preferably under supercritical conditions, is introduced to the process so as to form a film-like, clean fluid surface between the physical containment vessel walls and the supercritical wet oxidation reactants.

Abstract: A tapping head, provided with a connecting head near an end of a housing, wherein the tapping head is provided with at least one of a beverage channel which extends from a beverage line connection into the connecting head and a gas channel which extends from a gas line connection, wherein the tapping head is provided with at least one cooling chamber with an entrance and an exit, separate from the beverage channel and/or the gas channel, which cooling chamber is in thermal contact with the housing.

Abstract: A fluid cooling system has a liquid distribution system with feed pipe and distributor pipes connected thereto. The distributor pipes have full cone nozzles tangentially attached to the distributor pipes. The full cone nozzles each have a nozzle housing that has a rotation-symmetrical nozzle chamber with a rotational vertical axis, a connecting piece opening into the nozzle chamber, a nozzle mouth located downstream of the nozzle chamber and defining an outlet port, and a housing lid closing the nozzle chamber. The housing lid has an inside and extensions supported thereon, wherein the extensions face the nozzle chamber and project into the nozzle chamber. The connecting piece is positioned at a right angle relative to the rotational vertical axis and is offset relative to this axis. The outlet port is offset relative to the rotational vertical axis, in a direction toward the connecting piece.

Abstract: A conveyorized toaster oven for cooking flat breads, pita and the like uses infrared energy, which raises interior temperatures of the oven. A metallic shell is formed around the oven, which defines an air duct. A blower is configured to force air through the duct to remove heat energy from the exterior surface of the oven cabinet.

Abstract: A fluid heating system and method are disclosed. The apparatus incorporates a two-stage heating system. The first stage uses heat produced by a large, primary heat source, such as a diesel engine. The primary heat source is used to heat a coolant solution contained within a closed loop. The first stage uses one or more high-efficiency liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers. The second stage transfers thermal energy from the heated coolant solution to a secondary fluid. The second stage uses a high-efficiency liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The secondary fluid is heated to a temperature suitable for an intended purpose. The secondary fluid may contain petroleum products that may coagulate at low temperatures. Heating such a fluid may be needed for processing of the fluid. By using an intermediary closed coolant loop, the primary heating fluid or fluids are contained in a separate flow loop from the secondary fluid.

Abstract: Provided is a heat cooler configured to rapidly cool a heat-generating device by transferring heat generated from the heat-generating device to an outside area. The heat cooler includes a heat conductive body having a predetermined volume and sealing members. The body includes a plurality of penetration holes formed through top and bottom surfaces of the body. The sealing members are hermetically coupled to the top and bottom surfaces of the body. The bores are sealed with the sealing members to form independent accommodation portions, and a plurality of heat conductive beads and a refrigerant are filled in the accommodation portions in a state where the refrigerant permeates between the heat conductive beads.

Abstract: A refrigerated point-of-use food holding cabinet keeps food products cold in compartments having cross sections that are substantially U-shaped. Food products are kept refrigerated using heat-absorbing, heat-exchangers thermally coupled to the U-shaped compartment. Refrigeration is provided by either a conventional reversed-Brayton cycle, one or more Peltier devices or a chilled, re-circulating liquid that does not change phase as it circulates but which is chilled by another refrigeration system, such as a conventional refrigeration system. An optional cover helps prevent food flavor transfers between compartments. Semiconductor temperature sensors and a computer effectuate temperature control.

Abstract: In a compound type heat exchanger A1, a first heat exchanger 1 includes a pair of long tanks 3, 4 arranged a certain distance apart from each other and a core part 5 having tubes 5a between the both tanks 3, 4. The tank 3 is composed of a plurality of divided bodies 6 to 8 that are connected along a longitudinal direction of the tank 3. The divided body 7 is provided with an accommodation portion 9 that projects outwardly to communicate with the certain divided body 7. A second heat exchanger 2 is arranged in the accommodation portion 9, which is provided with an input port P3. Heat is exchanged between an intake air of the first heat exchanger 1 that flows in the accommodation portion 9 and a coolant of the second heat exchanger 2.

Abstract: To provide an ebullient cooling device that can prevent the freezing of liquid cooling medium, and which can inhibit the occurrence of burnout. An ebullient cooling device according to the present invention is characterized in that: it comprises an accommodating unit in which a liquid cooling medium is accommodated, the liquid cooling medium receiving heat that results from a heating element; the liquid cooling medium is a mixed liquid comprising at least two types of liquids whose boiling points differ; the accommodating unit has: a heat-transferring wall portion that conveys the heat of the heating element to the liquid cooling medium; and a facing wall portion that faces the heat-transferring wall portion by way of the liquid cooling medium; and a separation distance between the heat-transferring wall portion and the facing wall portion is 3 mm or less.

Abstract: Various apparatus and methods for exchanging heat from a solid to a liquid. Some embodiments pertain to removing heat from a pressure vessel in which a gas absorption reaction is occurring. Yet other embodiments pertain to pressure vessels in which hydrogen is being absorbed into a metal hydride.

Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.

Abstract: A cooling device for a semiconductor element module and a magnetic part, includes: a water-cooled type heat sink having a cooling water passage; a semiconductor element module including a plurality of chips arranged side by side in a circulation direction in the cooling water passage, the semiconductor element module being mounted on the heat sink; and a magnetic part including a core and a winding portion mounted on the core, the magnetic part being mounted on the heat sink or another heat sink. In the cooling device, a plurality of cooling fins is disposed to extend along the circulation direction in the cooling water passage in a manner that the plurality of cooling fins are separated into groups for the respective chips arranged side by side in the circulation direction, and that the groups of the cooling fins are offset from each other in a direction perpendicular to the circulation direction. Accordingly, it is possible to have improved cooling efficiency of a heat sink with cooling fins.

Abstract: A thermally isolated counter flowing heat exchanger comprising two isolated fluids having different energy levels flowing in contained systems separated by fluid heat trap passages and utilizing gates that control flow into different cells based on temperature. A system for transferring and storing thermal energy comprising a refrigerant circulating in a tank in a vortex such that when the vortex flow of the refrigerant is in contact with multiple spaced tubing located inside the tank, energy is transferred between the refrigerant and a fluid flowing inside the tubing. A system for generating energy comprising a hot regenerator and a cold regenerator, each thermally isolated and connected to counter cycling hot expansion pistons that utilize compression of exhausting hot gas as it flows into the cold regeneration area to create a suction effect on the exhausting hot gas that adds power to the compression stroke of the piston to provide energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling system for a work vehicle. The cooling system includes a frame and a fan which is mounted in a door which pivotally coupled to the frame. A front engine radiator extends between the left and right sides of the frame. A left side oil cooler extends between the fan and the radiator. A right side hydraulic oil cooler extends between the fan and the radiator. A hydraulic reservoir is spaced apart from the front heat exchanger. A non-fixed fuel cooler is mounted between the radiator and the hydraulic reservoir. The non-fixed fuel cooler is pivotal about a first vertical pivot axis. A non-fixed AC condenser cooler is mounted between the radiator and the hydraulic reservoir. The non-fixed AC condenser cooler is pivotal about a second vertical pivot axis. The hydraulic reservoir has angled walls to accommodate pivoting of the non-fixed coolers.

Abstract: A cooling jacket includes: first and second pipe portions through which a coolant flows; and a main portion connected with side surfaces of the first and second pipe portions, defining, with a single member, a flow path through which the coolant flows, and cooling an object to be cooled.

Abstract: A heat exchanger device for an exhaust gas recirculation system of an internal combustion engine includes a heat exchange device including a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is in fluid contact with a recirculated portion of exhaust gas flowing in an exhaust system and the second surface is in fluid contact with a second fluid. The first surface is subjected to a surface treatment effective to reduce adhesive properties that relate to surface tension of particulate matter that precipitates from the recirculated portion of the exhaust gas.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for recycling thermal energy generated from a fuel cell module. The system includes the fuel cell module, a thermal module, a heat-recycle module, and a control module. The thermal module includes a heat transfer apparatus. In addition, the thermal module connects with the fuel cell module, and the heat-recycle module connects with the heat transfer apparatus. The control module detects a starting signal of the fuel cell module and controls the thermal module and the heat-recycle module. Thereby, the thermal energy generated from the fuel cell module is transferred to the heat-recycle module.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprises a case configured to house an electronic circuit unit and includes an air intake, through which external air is taken into the case, and an exhausting opening, from which the air is ejected, an circulator provided in the case and configured to take the external air into the case through the air intake and supply the air to the electronic circuit unit, an evaporation unit provided in the case and configured to cool the air by thermal exchange between the air and a working medium and guide the air to the exhausting opening, the working medium being vaporized as a result of the thermal exchange, and a condenser provided out of the case and configured to liquidize the working medium and supply the working medium to the evaporation unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a low-viscosity sulfur as a cost-effective heat transfer and heat storage fluid, the viscosity thereof being greatly reduced by saturation with hydrogen sulfide. Alternatively, the reduction in viscosity is optionally obtained by adding sulfur chloride. The melting point can be reduced by adding phosphorous. The temperature range of the use is from 130° C. up to 700° C. The fluid is particularly suitable for solar thermal power plants.

Abstract: A protective structure, comprising a first material region having a surface facing the exterior and an inner boundary surface, wherein channels for conducting fluid are disposed between the outer surface and the inner boundary surface, and a second material region, which is thermally connected at least in sub-regions to the inner boundary surface of the first material region and which is porous, wherein in pores a reaction medium and/or cooling medium is stored and channels for conducting fluid extend as far as the inner boundary surface of the first material region.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for increasing the temperature of a substance which is initially in an at least partly solidified state in a container, where at least one heat exchanger is arranged in the container. One object is to obtain that the temperature of a substance may be changed relatively fast. This is obtained by having pumping means for displacing the substance, exchanging heat between a heat exchanger and the substance, displacing substance with the pumping means for increased heat exchange between the heat exchanger and the substance, as well as stirring the substance with the pumping means by displacing the substance inside the container. When the substance is displaced, then not only stagnant substance is in contact with the heat exchanger for heat exchange. The amount of substance in contact with the heat exchanger is thereby greatly increased, and the heat transfer is less dependent on thermal conductivity of the substance.

Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure at least partially enclosed by a plurality of panels defining a compartment in which one or more electronic components are mounted and an exhaust air duct that is adapted to segregate hot air being exhausted from the compartment from cool air entering the compartment, thereby improving thermal management of the enclosure. The exhaust duct includes a lower duct section extending upward from the top panel of the compartment and an upper duct section telescoping upward from an upper end of the lower duct section. Each duct section includes four panels connected together by hinged corner fittings such that the section is collapsible. The upper duct section includes an outwardly flared portion.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a liquid heat-dissipating module, for dissipating the heat generated by a heating element, at least comprising: a heat-absorbing unit, being connected with the heating element, for absorbing the heat generated by the heating element; a fluid delivery device, for delivering a fluid, the fluid delivery device being stacked with the heat-absorbing unit and having a heat-dissipating structure; and a connecting pipe, being connected with the heat-absorbing unit and the fluid delivery device for delivering the fluid into the heat-absorbing unit, so as to absorb the heat of the heat-absorbing unit; the fluid absorbing the heat is then delivered back to the fluid delivery device, letting the heat-dissipating structure to dissipate the heat contained in the fluid.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing fluorochemical ketones are provided that can be useful in apparatuses that includes a device and a mechanism for transferring heat. The provided fluorochemical ketones are stable at temperatures above 170° C., are environmentally friendly, and are economical to produce. The provided apparatuses can be useful for vapor phase soldering of electronic devices.

Abstract: Fluoroether diketones are provided that can be useful in apparatuses that includes a device and a mechanism for transferring heat. The provided fluoroether diketones are stable at temperatures above 175° C., are environmentally friendly, and are economical to produce. The provided apparatuses can be useful for vapor phase soldering of electronic devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for the separation of volatile components from a feed material.

Abstract: An inflator that includes a quantity of gas generant housed within a chamber. A liquid including at least one of a fuel soluble in the liquid or an oxidizer soluble in the liquid and a piston are housed within another chamber of the inflator. This chamber is sealed. Upon actuation, movement of the piston hydraulically expels the liquid through an opening in the piston such that the liquid contacts the gas formed by combustion of the gas generant and cools the same. The fuel and/or oxidizer in the liquid can react to form additional gas.