Vaporization, Or Expansion, Refrigeration Or Heat Or Energy Exchange Patents (Class 252/67)
  • Publication number: 20090197099
    Abstract: A thermal interface material includes: a viscous material of silicone polymer; and a modified carbon nanotube material dispersed in the viscous material and having a formula: Y—(COX)n; wherein n>1; wherein Y is carbon nanotube, and X is selected from one of OR1 and NR2R3; and wherein R1 is C1-C27 alkyl group, R2 is C1-C18 alkyl group, and R3 is C1-C18 alkyl group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Jun-Wei SU
  • Patent number: 7569170
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Publication number: 20090184283
    Abstract: Phase change ability and thermal stability enhancement have been attained by use of antioxidants and solid component. The phase change component consists essentially of secondary antioxidant (preferably with a minor proportion of primary antioxidant). Both said secondary antioxidant and said primary antioxidant are not dissolved in a liquid solvent. Thus, phase change materials exhibiting high heat of fusion, high thermal stability of the liquid (phase after melting), good phase change cyclability and melting temperature below about 50° C. are provided. By the combined use of the phase change component and second solid that remains a solid above the melting temperature of said phase change component, a phase change composite is provided. Said composite, wherein said second solid is dispersed in said phase change component, is effective for use as a thermal interface material for enhancing thermal contacts at use temperatures above the melting temperature of said phase change component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Deborah Duen Ling Chung, Yasuhiro Aoyagi
  • Patent number: 7563384
    Abstract: Mixtures of heptafluorobutene with tetrafluoropropenes provide compositions that have boiling points within an acceptable range, have good chemical stability, low GWP and are preferably essentially non-flammable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond H. Thomas, Hang T. Pham, Rajiv R. Singh
  • Publication number: 20090181876
    Abstract: The present invention relates to perfluorobutyl ether mixtures or compositions that are azeotropic or of azeotropic type. More particularly, one subject of the invention is compositions comprising at least one nonafluorobutyl alkyl ether and a biodegradable compound, capable of being used as a solvent or refrigerant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre LALLIER
  • Patent number: 7560044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising flammable refrigerant, fire hazard-reducing agent, and optionally a lubricant suitable for use in a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus. Further, the present invention relates to compositions comprising lubricant and fire hazard-reducing agent and methods for reducing flammability of flammable refrigerant, for delivering a fire hazard-reducing agent to a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus, and for replacing a non-flammable refrigerant with a flammable refrigerant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Leck, Howard S. Hammel
  • Publication number: 20090158771
    Abstract: Heat transfer compositions are usable in their own right or are suitable as a replacement for existing refrigeration usages. The compositions possess a reduced Greenhouse Warming Potential, yet have a capacity and energy efficiency (which may be conveniently expressed as the “Coefficient of Performance”) ideally within 20% of the values of those attained using R-134a, and preferably within 10% or less (e.g. about 5%) of these values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Robert E. Low, Stuart Corr
  • Publication number: 20090159835
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a refrigerator oil composition comprising (a) a triester species having the following structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are the same or independently selected from hydrocarbon groups having from 2 to 20 and wherein “n” is an integer from 2 to 20; and (b) a refrigerant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: David C. Kramer, Ravindra Shah, Stephen J. Miller, Saleh A. Elomari
  • Publication number: 20090156702
    Abstract: The invention pertains to azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225yc) and any one of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropene (HFC-1234yf) or the Z-isomer of 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225yeZ), and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Ryan J. Hulse, Hang T. Pham, Rajiv R. Singh
  • Publication number: 20090151365
    Abstract: The present invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245cb) with either the Z isomer of 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225yeZ) alone or with mixtures of the E and Z isomers of 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225 yeZ and HFO-1225 yeE) and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants, and in process for separating azeotrope-like mixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv R. Singh
  • Patent number: 7544306
    Abstract: Azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of methyl iodide and at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon such as 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa). The compositions are present as a gas, at temperatures of about 30° C. or below. The inventive compositions serve as a non-ozone-depleting gaseous fumigant which is useful in a variety of applications, in place of methyl bromide. These compositions serve as a drop-in replacement for gaseous methyl bromide, providing the benefits of a methyl iodide fumigant while also utilizing existing methyl bromide equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Poss, Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham
  • Patent number: 7540973
    Abstract: Disclosed is an azeotrope-like composition comprising: from about 2% by weight to about 50% by weight of a hydrofluorocarbon selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, from about 2% by weight to about 50% by weight 1,1,2,2,3,3,4-heptafluorocyclopentane, and an amount effective in dissolving oils and contaminants of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. In another embodiment, are fluorocarbon solvent composition comprising from about 15 to about 99 weight percent 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and from about 85 to about 1 percent by weight 1,1,2,2,3,3,4-heptafluorocyclopentane wherein the freezing point of the composition is less than 0° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Joan Ellen Bartelt
  • Publication number: 20090127498
    Abstract: Disclosed is a non-flammable refrigerant composition consisting of pentafluoroethane in an amount from 62-70% based on the weight of the composition selected from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, or a mixture thereof in an amount from 26 to 36% by weight based on the weight of the composition and mixture of dimethyether and n-butane in an amount of from 1-4% by weight based on the weight of the composition. Optionally, the composition may include at least one lubricant, at least one additive or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: NEIL ANDRE ROBERTS, Owen Ross Chambers
  • Publication number: 20090127497
    Abstract: A composition comprising from about 40 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent of at least one C1-C5 hydrofluorocarbon, from about 0.1 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of CF3I, and from about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of at least one C1-C6 hydrocarbon and the use of these composition for in methods of the recharging of refrigeration systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Mark W. Spatz, Raymond H. Thomas, Rajiv R. Singh, Samuel F. Yana Motta, David P. Wilson, Elizabet del Carmen Vera Becerra
  • Publication number: 20090127496
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for the manufacture of CF3CF?CH2 and CF3CH?CHF. The process involves dehydrofluorinating CF3CHFCH2F in the presence of a dehydrofluorination catalyst to produce a product mixture comprising CF3CF?CH2 and CF3CH?CHF, and recovering said CF3CF?CH2 and CF3CH?CHF from the product mixture. The present invention also provides a composition comprising (a) the Z-isomer of CF3CH?CHF and (b) HF; wherein the HF is present in an effective amount to form an azeotropic combination with the Z—CF3CH?CHF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao, Mario Joseph Nappa, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Patent number: 7534366
    Abstract: The use of pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225) and tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234) in refrigeration equipment is disclosed. These materials are generally useful as refrigerants for heating and cooling, as blowing agents, as aerosol propellants, as solvent composition, and as fire extinguishing and suppressing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, David P. Wilson, Raymond H. Thomas, Ian Shankland
  • Publication number: 20090108230
    Abstract: Devices are described that include a component comprised of a material having a structure of R1—C(O)—NX—R2, wherein each of R1 and R2 is independently a saturated alkyl having between 7-22 carbon atoms or an aryl, X is H or C(O)—Y, Y together with R1 forms a ring. The material is characterized by a single, sharp melting point, thus making it suitable for use, for example, in thermomechanical actuating devices or in temperature-indicating devices. Also described are compositions comprising two or more materials each having a structure of Rn1—C(O)—NH—R2 wherein, n is an identifying integer corresponding to a material in the composition; wherein for each material n in the composition, Rn1 and Rn2 are a saturated alkyl having between 7-22 carbon atoms, wherein for each material n Rn1 and Rn2 differ by one carbon atom, and wherein the number of carbon atoms in Rn2 of each material ndiffers by four or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Ray F. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20090095014
    Abstract: There is a working fluid for a heating and cooling. The fluid is a blend of from about 1% to about 98% by weight 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, from about 1% to about 98% by weight 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane, and from about 1% to about 98% by weight 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane. The 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane, and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane are from about 90% or more by weight of the blend. There are also an apparatus that uses the blend and methods for heating and cooling using the blend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew Sun, Ke Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090092556
    Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising difluoromethane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, David P. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090087528
    Abstract: A manufactured dry ice product containing ozone entrapped or absorbed on said dry ice. The dry ice product can be used to chill and preserve food products and provides the added benefit of ozonation of the food product to kill bacteria. Novel processes for ozonating liquid and solid CO2 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: John E. SCHREIBER, James T.C. YUAN, Meenakshi SUNDARAM, David BURGENER, Yves P. BOURHIS, Michael F. SMITH, Steven A. FISHER, Edward F. STEINER
  • Publication number: 20090072187
    Abstract: There is provided a refrigerating machine oil composition comprising a base oil containing a polyvinyl ether and/or a polyoxyalkylene glycol derivative as a main component and having a kinematic viscosity of 1 to 8 mm2/s as measured at 40° C. The refrigerating machine oil composition is preferably applied to refrigerators having a sliding portion which is made of an engineering plastic material, or provided thereon with an organic coating film or an inorganic coating film. The refrigerating machine oil composition has a low viscosity, an improved energy saving performance, a good sealability and an excellent compatibility with a refrigerant and, therefore, can be suitably used in various refrigerating application fields, in particular, in closed-system refrigerators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masato Kaneko
  • Patent number: 7504043
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based composition, to the use thereof in refrigeration and/or air conditioning and to a heat-transfer system containing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Arkema France
    Inventors: Gerard Guilpain, Laurent Caron
  • Patent number: 7501196
    Abstract: A coolant comprising a nonaqueous base. A phase change material may be dispersed or a highly heat conductive material may be dispersed or dissolved in the nonaqueous base. A nonaqueous coolant for a fuel cell excellent in heat transfer characteristics is provided as a coolant for fuel cell stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Mikito Nishii, Hiroyuki Arai, Tsutomu Sakai, Mitsuru Kondo
  • Patent number: 7501074
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are haloketone refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor systems that employ two-stage compressors or single slab/single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario J. Nappa, Thomas J. Leck
  • Publication number: 20090056349
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene compositions for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, particularly in centrifugal compressor systems. Also disclosed are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene in combination with at least one bromofluorocarbon, ketones, alcohols, chlorocarbons, ethers, esters, 4-chloro-1,1,2,3,3,4-hexafluorobutene, N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, or mixtures thereof, which are azeotropic or near azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Barbara Haviland Minor, Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao
  • Patent number: 7498296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Joan Ellen Bartelt, Barbara Haviland Minor
  • Publication number: 20090049856
    Abstract: There is a working fluid for a heating and cooling. The fluid is a blend of about 1% to about 98% by mass 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropane, about 1% to about 98% by mass 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane, and about 1% to about 98% by mass 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane. The 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropane, 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane, and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane are about 90% or more by mass of the blend. There are also an apparatus that uses the blend and methods for heating and cooling using the blend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Sun
  • Patent number: 7494603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Melodie A. Schweitzer
  • Publication number: 20090045375
    Abstract: [Problems] To provide a safe, nontoxic, and high-performance mixed refrigerant for hot water supply/heating system which is prepared by mixing dimethyl ether with carbon dioxide and which does not deplete the ozone layer, has a low global warming potential, and permits low-pressure operation. [Means for Solving Problems] A refrigerant composition for hot water supply/heating comprising 1 to 10% by mole of dimethyl ether and 99 to 90% by mole of carbon dioxide on the basis of the total number of moles of dimethyl ether and carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seijyuro Maiya, Osamu Nakagome, Hideyuki Suzuki, Yasuhisa Kotani, Toshifumi Hatanaka, Toshihiro Wada
  • Publication number: 20090026410
    Abstract: A two component low temperature heat transfer composition comprising 18% to 76% by volume of an ether component and 82% to 24% by volume of an alkylbenzene component which composition transfers thermal energy to itself from a material which is to be cooled and maintains a prolonged liquid phase in the temperature range from room temperature of about 68° F. to a very cold ?175° F.; said composition being continually rejuvenated by exposure in alternating cycles to cryogenic or refrigerant materials, such as liquid nitrogen which removes thermal energy from the ether alkylbenzene composition which is maintained in a prolonged liquid phase throughout said temperature range which makes it suitable for use in very cold applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: PARATHERM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Sean E. Stoner
  • Patent number: 7481375
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for controlling the temperature of a process fluid. An exemplary apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a process fluid tank, a cryogenic fluid tank, and a plurality of heat transfer plates for transferring heat from a process fluid in the process fluid tank to a cryogenic fluid in the cryogenic fluid tank. Heating devices can be used to heat a portion of one or more of the heat transfer plates to regulate the transfer of heat from a process fluid in the process fluid tank to a cryogenic fluid in the cryogenic fluid tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Hartney, Winston S. Webb, Gustin W. Cutting
  • Patent number: 7479238
    Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-chloropropene and methyl formate and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, solvent, and aerosol propellants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Chen, Philippe Bonnet
  • Patent number: 7479239
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are refrigerant and heat transfer fluid compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone and at least one hydrofluorocarbon for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems employing a centrifugal compressor. The compositions may be azeotropic or near-azeotropic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario Joseph Nappa, Allen Capron Sievert, Thomas J. Leck
  • Patent number: 7476331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising HFC-63-14mcee. The compositions may be azeotropic or azeotrope-like and are useful in cleaning applications, as a defluxing agent, for removing oils or residues from a surface, depositing or removing lubricants from a surface, and as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids in refrigeration systems, air-conditioners and heat pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: E I Du Pont Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Abid N. Merchant, Barbara Haviland Minor, Shoeb A. Moiyadi, Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Publication number: 20090008596
    Abstract: Use as heat transfer fluids in the presence of metals and/or Lewis acids of mixtures comprising: (A) hydrofluoroethers and/or hydrofluoropolyethers, liquid under the environmental conditions (25° C., 1 atm); (B) a compound having a fluoropolyether structure having end groups selected from the pyridine, amine, aryl classes; and having a number average molecular weight comprised between 400 and 10,000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: SOLVAY SOLEXIS S.p.A.
    Inventors: Silvia Petricci, Pier Antonio Guarda, Giuseppe Marchionni
  • Patent number: 7473716
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and at least one hydrocarbon selected from the group n-pentane, iso-pentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane and iso-hexane are provided. The compositions of the invention are useful in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Hilde Lund, legal representative, Robert Christian Parker, Ian Robert Shankland, Earl August Eugene Lund
  • Publication number: 20090001311
    Abstract: This invention describes a new refrigerant/lubricant combination for use in stationary and mobile refrigeration and air conditioning applications. In these applications, the refrigerant and lubricant must be soluble in each other (e.g., miscible) to ensure adequate lubricant circulation from the compressor, through the condenser, expansion device, and evaporator, and back to the compressor. Insufficient lubricant circulation will result in compressor failure. Low temperature solubility is particularly important to ensure lubricant flow through the cold evaporator. In addition, the lubricant and refrigerant combination should be stable in the presence of steel, and aluminum and copper containing metals. This invention describes the combination of refrigerant difluoroethane (e.g. R-152a) and polar, oxygenated lubricants, particular polyalkylene glycols (PAGs) and polyolesters (POEs) which may be used as a replacement for R-134a.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: William Brown, Myrna Serrano, Oscar David Redwine
  • Publication number: 20080315149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to: Disclosed herein are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene compositions for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, particularly in centrifugal compressor systems. Also disclosed are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene in combination with hydrocarbons, which are azeotropic or near azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Barbara Haviland Minor, Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao
  • Patent number: 7468142
    Abstract: Composition comprising at least one hydrofluoroalkane and at least one fluoropolyether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Solvay S.A.
    Inventor: Pierre Dournel
  • Publication number: 20080308763
    Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and hydrofluorocarbons and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Honeywell Internatinal Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, Gary M. Knopeck, Louis E. Herena, Jeremy N. Diringer
  • Patent number: 7459101
    Abstract: The present invention discloses ternary mixtures of fluoroethane (HFC-161), pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) and difluoromethane (HFC-32) used as environmentally friendly alternative refrigerants to HCFC-22. The mass ratios of the mixture of each component are 5-60%, 25-50% and 5-50%, respectively. Its ODP is zero, with no depletion potential to the ozone layer. Its GWP is smaller than those of HCFC-22, R407C and R410A. Its working pressure and pressure ratio are close to those of HCFC-22. With few changes to system components, it can be used as a potential substitute refrigerant for HCFC-22.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Zhejiang Lantian Environmental Protection Hi-Tech Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Guangming Chen, Zhikal Guo, Xinzheng Guo, Yongmei Xuan
  • Publication number: 20080292564
    Abstract: Various compositons, including particularly aerosol compositions, containing fluorinated olefins, including particularly tetra- and penta-fluorpropenes, in a variety of applications are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, David P. Wilson, Raymond H. Thomas, Mark W. Spatz, David A. Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20080283793
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising and a fluoroether compound, which are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor apparatus that employ two-stage compressors or single slab/single pass heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario J. Nappa, Allen C. Sievert
  • Publication number: 20080283794
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene compositions for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, particularly in centrifugal compressor systems. Also disclosed are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene in combination with fluoroethers, which are azeotropic or near azeotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: E. I. DU POND DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, Barbara Haviland MINOR, Allen Capron SIEVERT, Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna RAO
  • Patent number: 7452617
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fuel cell dielectric coolant and evaporative cooling process using same. The coolant comprises an emulsion that defines a polar internal phase and a hydrocarbon external phase. The polar internal phase comprises an azeotropic mixture that includes one or more polar compounds selected from water, alcohol, or combinations thereof. The fuel cell is configured to react fuel with oxygen to generate an electric current and at least one reaction product, and comprises an electrochemical catalytic reaction cell configured to include a fuel flowpath, an oxygen flowpath, and a coolant flowpath fluidly decoupled from the fuel and oxygen flowpaths, and which defines a coolant isolation manifold including the fluid dielectric coolant described above. The method of cooling a fuel cell comprises, inter alia, evaporating the polar internal phase of the fluid dielectric coolant emulsion in the coolant isolation manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Richard H. Blunk, Mahmoud H. Abd Elhamid, Daniel John Lisi, Youssef M. Mikhail
  • Patent number: 7449126
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene compositions for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, particularly in centrifugal compressor systems. Also disclosed are 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-1-hexene in combination with hydrocarbons, which are azeotropic or near azeotropic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Barbara Haviland Minor, Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao
  • Publication number: 20080272330
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nonflammable refrigerant composition consisting of pentafluoroethane in an amount from 62% to 67% based on the weight of the composition, a second component that is selected from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, and mixtures thereof in an amount from 26% to 36% by weight; and an ethylenically unsaturated or saturated hydrocarbon compound that is at least 70% isobutane in an amount of from 1% to 4% by weight and up to 5% by weight based on the weight of the composition of another fluorohydrocarbon. The composition optionally may further include at least one additive, lubricant or combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Neil Andre Roberts, Owen Ross Chambers
  • Publication number: 20080265202
    Abstract: A thermally conductive polymer composition comprising liquid crystalline polymer; metal alloy having a melting point of between about 200° C. and about 500° C.; and thermally conductive filler other than the metal alloy. The composition has a volume resistivity of at least about 1×1013 ?·cm and a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.7 W/m·K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Yuji Saga
  • Publication number: 20080265204
    Abstract: Disclosed is a non-flammable refrigerant composition consisting of pentafluoroethane in an amount from 62% to 67% based on the weight of the composition; a second component selected from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, and mixtures thereof in an amount from 26% to 36% by weight based on the weight of the composition; and an ethylenically unsaturated or saturated hydrocarbon compound that is at least 80% isobutane in an amount of from 3% to 4% by weight of the composition. Optionally, the composition may include at least one lubricant, at least one additive or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: NEIL ANDRE ROBERTS, Owen Ross Chambers
  • Patent number: 7442321
    Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-chloropropene (HCFO-1233zd) and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (TDCE) and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, solvent, and aerosol propellants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Bin Chen, Philippe Bonnet, Brett Van Horn, Maher Y. Elsheikh