Abstract: A heat exchange fin spacer. The fin may be sandwiched between two plates in a brazed-plate heat exchanger. The fin is based upon a corrugated product having wave legs which, when mounted, define flow channels for a gas to be condensed. The fin has at least one condensed liquid drainage channel on the wave legs and deviation elements that drain the liquid towards at least one lateral edge of the wave legs. The deviation elements are provided with at least one leading edge and/or at least one inclined trailing edge. The invention is suitable for use in the main heat exchanger of an air separation unit.

Abstract: A system for providing cooled compressed air free of entrained moisture. A housing surrounds a heat exchanger and has an inlet for passage of hot compressed air into an input plenum of the housing and an outlet plenum having an outlet for the cooled and dried compressed air. The bottom of the output plenum extends below the bottom of the heat exchanger to form a trough which collects condensate that collects on the plates of the heat exchanger, flows to the bottom of the heat exchanger, and is pushed by the flow of the compressed air to the output plenum. A shield is placed between the outlet and the heat exchanger to prevent condensate spewed from the plates of the heat exchanger from passing directly across the outlet opening or directly into the outlet opening.

Abstract: A steam system includes a cooking chamber, a housing comprising a volume of water and an inlet to receive steam, condensate, drain water, and/or weak steam from the cooking chamber, a sensor that detects a temperature of the water, a dispenser that sprays cooling water into the water to reduce the temperature of the water if the temperature exceeds a predetermined level, and an outlet to drain a portion of the water from the housing.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for a supercritical refrigerating cycle, comprising tubes 510 and tanks 520 which have plural hollow portions 520a and slots 521a for insertion of the ends of the tubes formed, wherein a sectional outline of the hollow portions of the tanks has an approximately semicircular shape with a side corresponding to the diameter directed to the side of the slots. And, the partition members each 523 is disposed between the plate bodies 521 and the tank member 522. The tanks are formed by assembling plate bodies 521 with slots formed and tank members 522 with plural curves formed to configure hollow portions, and the plate bodies are provided with communicating recesses 521b for communicating plural hollow portions.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for evaporating a liquid to produce a product liquid and a vapor. Liquid is evaporated under the influence of a heat transfer medium in a heat exchanger comprised of a bank of tube plates formed from corrugated sheets. Vapor produced is separated from product liquid by a vapor collector which causes vapor to flow upward and into the collector from a downward-flowing product liquid and vapor stream. Backsplash entrainment into the vapor collector is prevented by an anti-backsplash device disposed between the vapor collector and a reservoir into which product liquid flows.

Abstract: A combined cycle power plant (20) including a main air-cooled condenser (22) condensing steam at a first pressure and an auxiliary air-cooled condenser (24) condensing steam at a second pressure higher than the first pressure. Designing an air-cooled combined cycle power plant for startup on a hot day can significantly increase the size and cost of the required air-cooled condenser. Adding an auxiliary air-cooled condenser having appropriate thermal characteristics relative to a main air cooled compressor to the steam bypass circuit of an air-cooled combined cycle power plant enables the plant to meet plant startup requirements during periods of peak thermal load in a more cost effective manner than would be achievable with the main air cooled condenser alone.

Abstract: A condenser coil for a refrigerated beverage and food service merchandiser includes a plurality of parallel fins or V-shaped fins between adjacent tubes. In order to reduce the likelihood of fouling by the bridging of fibers therebetween, the spacing of the fins is maintained at a distance of 0.4 to 0.8 inches apart. In one embodiment, the coil includes a plurality of flat multichannel tubes, with no fins therebetween, and the spacing between the multichannel tubes is maintained in the range of 0.4 to 0.8 inches. In one embodiment, the coil includes at least one serpentine shaped, multichannel tubes, with no fins therebetween, and the spacing between flat, parallel segments of the multichannel tubes is maintained in the range of 0.4 to 0.8 inches.

Abstract: A condenser (14) for vehicles, comprising: a pair of mutually parallel distributors (28,30), a plurality of mutually parallel tubes (32) positioned orthogonally to the distributors (28, 30) and with their ends in fluid connection with said distributors (28, 30), in which the tubes are subdivided into a condensation section (62) and into a sub-cooling section (64), a filter body (42) having an inlet (108) in fluid connection with the condensation section (62) and an outlet (110) in fluid connection with the sub-cooling section (64).

Abstract: A heat exchanger extracts heat from a two-phase fluid coolant so that the coolant changes from a vapor state to a liquid state. Two valves have respective inlets which communicate with the coolant in the heat exchanger, and which are physically spaced from each other. Valve control structure responds to the presence of liquid at the inlet to either valve by opening that valve, so that the liquid coolant flows through the valve to a discharge section. A different feature involves a housing with a heat exchanger therein, the heat exchanger having a plurality of coolant conduits that are axially spaced. A flow of air travels axially within the housing, then flows transversely past the conduits to the other side thereof, and then resumes flowing axially on the other side of the conduits.

Abstract: A heat exchanger distributor which facilitates homogeneous flow of a two phase multicomponent heat exchange fluid, such as a refrigerant fluid, comprising a plurality of spaced dividers, extending longitudinally through some or all of the length of the finned section of the distributor, which prevent lateral movement and agglomerization of gas bubbles and a lower threshold for flow reversal and liquid logging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for vehicles. The heat exchanger includes a core provided with a row of spaced heat exchanger tubes, open at their ends, and at least one dosed container arranged in the tube end regions for the distribution of a medium flowing through the heat exchanger tubes. Each container includes a tube holding element and a container closure element, connected to each other in a sealed manner. The heat exchanger tubes are put through the tube holding element, connected to it and form spaces between each other. The container closure element is rigidly connected to at least one associated container comb, the teeth of which extend toward the heat exchanger core and are located within the container-interior at the spaces between the heat exchanger tubes and are in rigid connection to at least the tube holding element.

Abstract: Heat exchanger (1), in particular a gas condenser for a CO2 coolant, comprising at least one two-part collector chamber (4) consisting of a base (3) and a cover (5) and a heat exchanger network consisting of flat tubes (2) and corrugated ribs.

Abstract: A freeze tolerant fuel cell power plant (10) includes at least one fuel cell (12), a coolant loop (18) including a freeze tolerant accumulator (22) for storing and separating a water immiscible fluid and water coolant, a direct contact heat exchanger (56) for mixing the water immiscible fluid and the water coolant within a mixing region (72) of the heat exchanger (56), a coolant pump (21) for circulating the coolant through the coolant loop (18), a radiator loop (84) for circulating the water immiscible fluid through the heat exchanger (56), and a radiator (86) for removing heat from the coolant. The plant (10) utilizes the water immiscible fluid during steady-state operation to cool the fuel cell and during shut down of the plant to displace water from the fuel cell (12) to the freeze tolerant accumulator (22).

Abstract: In a heat exchanger for cooling air, tubes are disposed vertically and header tanks are connected to the ends of the tubes. The lower side header tank is formed with drains, which are depressions, at positions between the tubes so that condensed water, which accumulates on the lower side header tank, drains away through the drains. Each of the drains has substantially a V-shaped cross-section to facilitate drainage of the water.

Abstract: This invention provides a condenser for a refrigerating machine which can improve the condensation characteristics by eliminating the accumulation of the condensed refrigerant in the condenser vessel. The condenser comprising the vessel 14 and a group of heat exchanger tubes 15 disposed in the vessel is used for condensing and liquefying the gaseous refrigerant by heat exchange between the gaseous refrigerant and cooling water circulating in the heat exchanger tubes. The condenser is constituted such that accumulated liquefied refrigerant is removed by forming one or a plurality of spaces in the area wherein the heat exchanger tubes are disposed.

Abstract: A condenser coil for a refrigerated beverage and food service merchandiser includes a plurality of parallel fins between adjacent tubes. In order to reduce the likelihood of fouling by the bridging of fibers therebetween, the spacing of the fins is maintained at a distance of 0.4 to 0.8 inches apart. In one embodiment, the tubes comprise microchannel tubes, with no fins therebetween, and the spacing between the microchannel tubes is maintained in the range of 0.75 inches to optimize the heat transfer performance while minimizing the occurrence of fouling. A supporting structure is provided between microchannel tubes when no fins are included. Also, plural rows of microchannel tubes are provided with separate inlet headings and with the rows being staggered in transverse relationship to enhance the heat transfer characteristic while minimizing the likelihood of fouling.

Abstract: This duplex-type heat exchanger is adapted to a vapor compression type refrigeration cycle in which a condensed refrigerant is decompressed and then evaporated. This duplex-type heat exchanger is integrally equipped with a subcooler S in which the condensed refrigerant exchanges heat with the ambient air A to be subcooled and an evaporator E in which the decompressed refrigerant exchanges heat with the ambient air A to be evaporated. Heat exchange is performed between the refrigerant passing through the subcooler S and the refrigerant passing through the evaporator E, to thereby cool the refrigerant in the subcooler S and heat the refrigerant in the evaporator E. Accordingly, according to this heat exchanger, a high refrigeration effect can be obtained while avoiding the pressure rise of the refrigerant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for evaporating a solution and an evaporator applied to it. The evaporator (1) has parallel plate heat exchanger elements (3) fitted inside a jacket (2), consisting of a flexible plastic film, for example, and a liquid distribution space (4) common to the elements, from where the solution to be evaporated can be spread, through supply channels (6), on the heat transmission surfaces (4) of the elements to run from the top downwards. The solution (10) that has not evaporated on the surfaces is recycled from the bottom of the evaporator back to the liquid distribution space, and from there to the heat transmission surfaces (4) of the elements for re-evaporation. In connection with evaporation, precipitate is separated from the solution as a result of over-saturation, ending up in the recirculation flow with the solution and being separated from the solution in the liquid distribution space (14) that works as a separator for the precipitate.

Abstract: A work vehicle having a body and a heater A/C unit disposed inside the body with a condenser assembly connected to the heater A/C unit has the condenser assembly disposed on a lateral side of the body, the condenser assembly includes: a first mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; a second mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; a third mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; and a planar condenser disposed in a frame, wherein the frame is pivotally connected on a first side to the first mounting bracket, and a second side opposite to the first side has a right wing and a left wing, wherein the second mounting bracket detachably connects to the left wing and the third mounting bracket detachably connects to the right wing, and the condenser is connected to the heater A/C unit by a conduit.

Abstract: A duplex exchanger includes first and second heat exchangers each including a main flow channel and a cooperating counterheat channel. The first counterheat channel is joined to the first main flow channel for receiving a cooled primary stream therefrom. The second counterheat channel is also joined to the first main channel splitting the primary stream therefrom. An evaporative coolant is injected into the first counterheat channel, and an evaporative saturant is injected into the second counterheat channel. Heat from the initially hot primary stream in the first exchanger evaporates the coolant in the first counterheat channel for self-cooling the primary stream in the first main channel. Heat from a hot secondary stream channeled through the second main channel evaporates the saturant in the second counterheat channel for adding mass to the primary stream channeled therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle. The heat exchanger includes a first end tank divided into a first portion and a second portion by a baffle, the first end tank including a through-hole. The baffle system includes a baffle or baffles with a central portion and at least one flanged peripheral portion, the flanged peripheral portion having a peripheral channel. Additionally, the baffle preferably is disposed within the end tank so that the peripheral channel is substantially juxtaposed with the through-hole in the end tank for providing a visual leak indicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solution heat exchanger used for performing heat exchange between a dilute solution and a concentrated solution in a solution passage of an absorption refrigerating machine. The solution heat exchanger (H) comprises a plate type heat exchanger, and a communication portion (R) communicating between a dilute solution passage and a concentrated solution passage for introducing a portion of a dilute solution into a concentrated solution is provided in the solution heat exchanger (H).

Abstract: In a tube for a heat exchanger, a plurality of passages is defined. The passages are arranged in rows parallel to a major axis of the tube cross-section and staggered. When the tube is extruded, an extrusion material can flow around dies for forming passages and easily merge between the dies. Since walls between adjacent passages can be easily formed, formability of the tube is improved.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a pipe having an opening formed therein, and an insert positioned within the pipe. The heat exchanger also includes a cap member for sealing the opening, and a support member for resiliently supporting the insert. Specifically, the support member is positioned between the insert and the cap member.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes: a receiving tube into which a fluid is introduced; a discharge tube for discharging a heat-exchanged fluid outwardly; a plurality of fins disposed between the receiving tube and the discharge tube, being bent at regular intervals so that air can pass at an outer circumferential surface thereof, and having a guide unit for guiding condensate water condensed at the surface thereof in one direction; and a tube disposed between the fins for heat-exchanging between a fluid passing therethrough and air passing the outer circumferential surface of the fin, and having a condensate water discharge path for discharging downwardly the condensate water guided by the guide unit. A condensate water remaining phenomenon between the fins can be reduced, and thus, the heat exchanging performance is improved.

Abstract: A louver assembly is disclosed for use in a heat exchanger associated with a liquid basin. The louver assembly is made of a plurality of generally vertically oriented, non-corrugated sheets attached to adjacent corrugated sheets of material. Spaces between the corrugations and the non-corrugated sheets form air passageways extending downwardly through the louver assembly from an inlet face to an outlet face of the louver assembly. The corrugated and non-corrugated sheets have a V-shape in a top plan view defined by two acute angles X and Y on one surface of the sheets with respect to a transverse reference plane, resulting in a vertex angle Z on an opposite surface of the sheets of about 120° to about 140°. The V-shape of the sheets provides each of the corrugations and air passageways with a single inlet portion and a single outlet portion.

Abstract: A system for extracting including a cooled condenser apparatus in contact with the volume of pressurized air being dehumidified, the condensed water being transferred into collection areas by means of capillary attraction; an evaporation chamber in thermal contact with the condenser apparatus having an inlet connected to the collection areas by means of a first valve device and an outlet connected by means of a second valve device to a space wherein the pressure is lower than that of the volume of pressurized air; and a control device for controlling the valve devices in order to carry out a control cycle with a first phase for placing the evaporation chamber under negative pressure in relation to the volume of pressurized air, and a second phase for suctioning the condensed water in the collection areas towards the decompression chamber, until the pressure in the decompression chamber reaches a predefined threshold.

Abstract: Higher heat-exchange capacity and greater vapor-liquid throughflows are attained in a downflow condenser. The increased capacity is achieved by a new design in the manifold to encourage condensation and lessen entrainment of gas phase matter in subcooling flows of condensed liquid. The increased capacity is also achieved by tailoring the flowpaths for a two-phase mixture to avoid reduce liquid film buildup on tubewalls.

Abstract: The heat exchange system is used for heating a first fluid with a second fluid, and includes a first fluid circuit comprising an upstream end, a downstream end and an intermediate portion therebetween and a second fluid circuit comprising an upstream end, a downstream end and an intermediate portion therebetween. The heat exchange system also includes a flooded heat exchanger unit wherein the intermediate portions of the first and second fluid circuits extend and are in adjacent, thermally-conductive contact for allowing heat transfer from the second fluid to the first fluid. The flooded heat exchanger is capable of being flooded in a determined proportion within the second fluid circuit intermediate portion.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a header (2) and a plurality of tubes (1) connected thereto. The header (2) includes an inner peripheral wall portion (10) having a generally flattened arc-shaped cross-sectional shape to which the tubes (1) are connected, an outer peripheral wall portion (1) having a generally semi-circular cross-sectional shape which faces to the inner peripheral wall portion (10) and connecting curved peripheral wall portions (12) connecting the inner peripheral wall portion (10) and the outer peripheral wall portion (11). The parameters of the hollow header (2), such as a radius of external curvature Ra of the inner peripheral wall portion (10), a radius of external curvature Rb of the connecting curved peripheral wall portion (12), and a radius of external curvature of the outer peripheral wall portion (11), fall within a specified range, thereby reducing the header capacity and weight while securing sufficient pressure resistance.

Abstract: A condenser includes a cooling section having a plurality of vapor passages to convert vapor into water, a blower for drawing water produced in the vapor passages out of the vapor passages, and a recovery section for receiving the drawn-out water. Thus, the water produced in the vapor passages in the cooling section can be prevented from occluding the vapor passages.

Abstract: An enthalpy exchanger is disclosed having a heat conducting wall along both sides of which two respective media can flow in mutual enthalpy-exchanging contact. The wall is provided on at least one side with a hydrophilic cover layer having little or no hygroscopic action. The cover layer may serve to absorb and retain a limited amount of moisture for evaporation into the media.

Abstract: An improved heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The heat exchanger typically includes at least one end tank; and a plurality of spaced apart extruded metal tubes with fins between the spaced tubes. The heat exchanger may be single or multi-fluid. In preferred embodiments, the heat exchanger is arranged to have tubes or tube arrangements the improve heat transfer efficiency.

Abstract: A heat exchanger is used between the stripper section and rectifier section. The heat exchanger (10) has channels closed on all sides with an end inlet and end outlet for the related section. A compressor is fitted between the sections. According to the invention the heat exchanger is a so-called compact heat exchanger, that is to say a heat exchanger made up of a series of adjacent plates (15, 16) between which channels (11, 12) closed on all sides for the related section are delimited. These channels (11, 12) extend essentially vertically and are so constructed that all liquid contained therein is able to move towards the bottom of the section concerned. The flow cross-section of the channels of the stripper/rectifier section changes depending on the process carried out therein.

Abstract: In a cooling device and method for cooling an engraving system of an engraving device given engraving devices for engraving printing form surfaces, the cooling device comprises a plurality of cooling units wherein each cooling unit is allocated to respectively cool one engraving head.

Abstract: The heat exchange system is used for heating a first fluid with a second fluid, and includes a first fluid circuit comprising an upstream end, a downstream end and an intermediate portion therebetween and a second fluid circuit comprising an upstream end, a downstream end and an intermediate portion therebetween. The heat exchange system also includes a flooded heat exchanger unit wherein the intermediate portions of the first and second fluid circuits extend and are in adjacent, thermally-conductive contact for allowing heat transfer from the second fluid to the first fluid. The flooded heat exchanger is capable of being flooded in a determined proportion within the second fluid circuit intermediate portion.

Abstract: An evaporative type medium condenser without the using of conventional cooling fins comprises: characteristically a plurality of streamline cross sectional bare metal tubes disposed in parallel for medium coils to instead the conventional round sectional tubes thereof; a recycling water supply system having a plurality of water spray nozzles for spraying fine water particles onto the surface of coil tubes formed a water film continuously held thereon; a fan system to provide a wind flow blowing over the streamline tubes in a direction from a large head front portion of the streamline cross section to a gradual reduced rear portion thereof and to provide a low pressure area thereat so as to speedy the evaporation of the water film on the surface of the coils tubes for improving a high cooling efficiency to reach a high E.E.R. therefore.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for a CO2 refrigerant includes at least three rows of tube groups including a plurality of tubes having an independent refrigerant path, first and second header pipes including a header where a plurality of tube insertion holes into which the tubes are inserted are formed and a tank having partition walls formed along a direction of the flow of a refrigerant, wherein a plurality of return holes are formed in the partition walls, end caps sealing both end portions of the first and second header pipes, a coupling reinforcement portion installed at least one of the first and second header pipes and reinforcing a coupling force of the header and the tank, a refrigerant inlet pipe connected to the first or second header pipe through which the refrigerant enters, and a refrigerant outlet pipe connected to the first or second header pipe through which the refrigerant is exhausted.

Abstract: A steam heat exchanger for a wood pulp dryer includes a plurality of tubes. The tubes extend between the ends of the heat exchanger in parallel, spaced-apart relationship. There is a steam inlet header near a first end of the heat exchanger and an outlet header near a second end of the heat exchanger. The inlet header has an inner conduit and a plurality of openings spaced-apart therein for discharging steam from the inner conduit. An outer conduit extends about the inner conduit. The inlet ends of the tubes are connected to the outer conduit. The openings in the inner conduit each have a first end and a second end. The first end is closer to the first end of the inner conduit than the second end. In one embodiment the first end of each of the openings is further from the central axis of the inner conduit than the second end thereof. There may be a mount for the inner conduit which is fixedly connected to the outer conduit at a closed outer end thereof.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes: a receiving tube into which a fluid is introduced; a discharge tube for discharging a heat-exchanged fluid outwardly; a plurality of pins disposed between the receiving tube and the discharge tube, being bent at regular intervals so that air can pass at an outer circumferential surface thereof, and having a guide unit for guiding condensate water condensed at the surface thereof in one direction; and a tube disposed between the pins for heat-exchanging between a fluid passing therethrough and air passing the outer circumferential surface of the pin, and having a condensate water discharge path for discharging downwardly the condensate water guided by the guide unit. A condensate water remaining phenomenon between the pins can be reduced, and thus, the heat exchanging performance is improved.

Abstract: A work vehicle having a body and a heater A/C unit disposed inside the body with a condenser assembly connected to the heater A/C unit has the condenser assembly disposed on a lateral side of the body, the condenser assembly includes: a first mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; a second mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; a third mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; and a planar condenser disposed in a frame, wherein the frame is pivotally connected on a first side to the first mounting bracket, and a second side opposite to the first side has a right wing and a left wing, wherein the second mounting bracket detachably connects to the left wing and the third mounting bracket detachably connects to the right wing, and the condenser is connected to the heater A/C unit by a conduit.

Abstract: A liquid-gas manifold includes a single container of roughly cylindrical overall external shape, designed to define an annular space between a side wall of the container and an interior wall of a heat exchange column. The container also has a perforated bottom and a connection between the container and the interior wall of the column. Gases from the annular space are transferred to a space located above the container.

Abstract: Laminated, multiphase separators and contactors having wicking structures and gas flow channels are described. Some preferred embodiments are combined with microchannel heat exchange. Integrated systems containing these components are also part of the present invention.

Abstract: An integrated condenser/separator (10) is provided for condensing and separating a condensate (11) from a cathode exhaust gas flow (12) in a fuel cell system (14). The condenser/separator includes a housing (16) and one or more baffle plates (18, 20) positioned in the housing (16) to divide the interior of the housing (16) into two or more gas flow chambers (24, 26, 28) each containing a stack (32, 34, 36) of heat exchange units (30). A condensate drain (106, 108) is provided in each of the gas flow chambers (24, 26) to drain condensate therefrom. The condenser/separator (10) can be configured into any reasonable and independent number of coolant and gas side passes as maybe required to meet the thermodynamic and pressure drop requirements of each particular application.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising a process tube attached in heat conducting contact with a hydronic tube. The process tube has a plurality of hydraulically discrete internal passageways that extend through the process tube. The hydronic tube has at least one passageway that extends through the hydronic tube. Optionally, the process tube can be sandwiched between a pair of hydronic tubes so that two heat transfer surfaces on the process tube are in heat conducting contact with heat transfer surfaces on each of the hydronic tubes. Also optionally, the heat exchanger can include a plurality of process tubes that are sandwiched between a plurality of hydronic tubes with each process tube being disposed between a pair of hydronic tubes. The attached tubes can be shaped into a variety of configurations depending on the application in which the heat exchanger will be used.

Abstract: A system for stripping an optical fiber includes a source of air and means for generating very short bursts of air. A heater heats the bursts of air to a temperature sufficient to remove the outer coating from an optical fiber, while maintaining the air isolated from the heat source. A single burst of heated air removes the outer coating of an optical fiber, within less than about one second. A series of closely spaced bursts or a prolonged burst of heated air may be used to remove an expanded length of fiber coating. Stripping may include translation of the fiber or the heater or portions thereof. The stripper may be configured to strip several loaded fibers or a single fiber.

Abstract: A method of exchanging heat is disclosed. Process fluid is passed through a dry indirect contact heat exchange section while a main air stream is also passed through that section. The process fluid is passed through a second indirect contact heat exchange section while a second air stream is passed through that section. A third air stream is passed through a direct contact heat exchange section and mixed with the second air stream to define the main air stream. Evaporative liquid is selectively distributed over the second indirect contact heat exchange section and over the direct heat exchange section. The distribution of evaporative liquid over one section is independent of the distribution of evaporative liquid over the other section.

Abstract: A condenser includes a cooling section having a plurality of vapor passages to convert vapor into water, a blower for drawing water produced in the vapor passages out of the vapor passages, and a recovery section for receiving the drawn-out water. Thus, the water produced in the vapor passages in the cooling section can be prevented from occluding the vapor passages.

Abstract: A distillation system (10) is provided for recovering water from sea water and other polluted water source. The system (10) has a heat engine (12) embodying Carnot cycle and a Rankine cycle formed by heat exchangers (16 and 24), flash evaporator (26) and condenser (32). Burnt gases from the engine (12) such as a jet engine no longer fit for flying are directed into a duct (14) where the exchangers (16) and (24) are located. Sea water is pumped into the heat exchanger (24) for preheating by residue heat in the duct (14) and then into the exchanger (16) for further heating. A recirculating pump (20) raises water pressure in the exchanger (16) for increasing boiling point to about 165° C. The heated water is fed into the evaporator (26) where it changes into vapour and the condensed into water by the condenser (32). The jet air stream is used to create Venturi effect for maintaining sub-atmospheric pressure in the evaporator (26). Any solid left in the evaporator (26) is removed by a transfer mechanism (50).

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for discharging a fluid and a liquid separated from the fluid from an outlet chamber of a heat exchanger. The outlet chamber is configured to collect the separated liquid. The outlet chamber is in fluid communication with an outlet opening disposed on an exit surface of the outlet chamber. The apparatus includes a plate that is positionable in the outlet chamber adjacent to the exit surface to form a channel between the plate and the exit surface. The plate is configured to protrude over the outlet tube opening so that the fluid flowing through the outlet chamber and into the outlet opening pulls the liquid collected in the outlet chamber through the channel and out through the outlet opening with the fluid. Because of the plate protruding over the outlet opening, the fluid exiting directly from the outlet chamber through the outlet opening must flow through a decreased area. This decreased area produces the vena contracta effect and creates a low pressure region.