Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a cooling module including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator, and attachable to or detachable from the cabinet so that the cooling module is removably mounted to the cabinet, an electronic device arranged in the cabinet, and an electrical box configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device and the compressor, receive power from outside and supply the received power to the electronic device and the compressor.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to implementation of an environmental control unit using rotomolded techniques to fabricate the structures of the unit instead of the standard conventional sheet metal, extruded, forged, and punched parts. Such implementations will provide a lighter weight and more durable mechanical configuration that will also simplify inspection, simplify assembly/disassembly, and reduce fabrication costs. Implementations incorporate rotationally-molded interlocking structures to contain and attach the critical items of the ECU's mechanical components including the compressor, and the indoor and outdoor coils, as well as the fan and blower motor assembly. In one implementation, the rotomolded structure is strengthened and insulated (thermally and acoustically) by filling the interior void of the rotationally molded structure with a closed-cell foam.

Abstract: A drip tray provided in a machine compartment of a refrigerator including a fan assembly accommodation space blocked from a defrosted water storage space via an inner wall such that defrosted water does not flow into the fan assembly accommodation space. The fan assembly includes a cutout, wherein the cut-out overlaps a portion of the defrosted water storage space beyond the inner wall when the fan assembly is provided in the fan assembly accommodation space.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-duct assembly, a refrigerator which includes the multi-duct assembly, and a method of controlling the refrigerator. The multi-duct assembly has a new structure for overcoming limitations of a related art. The multi-duct assembly may adjust opening states and sizes of cold air outlets formed at a multi-duct panel by moving a variable duct panel disposed on a rear surface of the multi-duct panel upward or downward.

Abstract: A power electronics system comprising an environmentally sealed electronics compartment for housing power electronics equipment is provided. The system includes a heater configured to raise the air temperature inside the sealed electronics compartment, an internal environmental sensor for sensing conditions within the sealed electronics compartment, and providing environmental data, and an external environmental sensor for sensing conditions outside the sealed electronics compartment, and providing environmental data, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive environmental data from the internal environmental sensor, and the external environmental sensor, and control the operation of the heater to maintain a set humidity level. The system further includes a passive water vapor transport membrane placed in the walls of the sealed electronics compartment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a climate management system that includes a condensate pan configured to collect condensate from a first heat exchanger of the climate management system, a pump fluidly coupled to the condensate pan, and a nozzle fluidly coupled to the pump, wherein the nozzle is configured to receive the condensate from the pump and direct the condensate toward an airflow across a second heat exchanger of the climate management system.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a position of an air recirculation valve of a HVAC system to adjust a ratio of ambient to recirculated air routed to an AC evaporator to collect condensed water for water injection into an engine. In one example, a method may include adjusting the position of the air recirculation valve of the HVAC system based on a water level in a water storage tank of the water injection system. Further, the method may include adjusting the position of the air recirculation valve of the HVAC system based on a determined humidity of the ambient air and a determined humidity of the recirculated air.

Abstract: An underbody unit for a motor vehicle body has a floor body (12) connectable to the motor vehicle body for dissipating static and/or dynamic loads. Reinforcing ribs (14) protrude up from the floor body (12). The reinforcing ribs (14) together with the floor body (12) delimit receiving pockets (16) for receiving battery cell units (18) of a traction battery for driving the motor vehicle. First and second connections (34, 36) supply and remove a refrigerating agent for cooling the floor body (12). The battery cell units (18) are above the floor body (12) and can be inserted into the underbody unit (10). Thus, the underbody unit (10), the reinforcing ribs (14) and the connections (34, 36) for the refrigerating agent define a supporting plate that can support the heavy battery cell units (18), form armor plating for protection and a heat exchanger for active and/or passive cooling.

Abstract: An elongated non-metal, corrosion resistant compressor mounting base plate structure including (I) a base plate segment having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the base plate segment is generally rectangular in shape forming two elongated sides opposite each other and two transverse sides opposite each other; and wherein the base plate segment is adapted for receiving a compressor on the top surface of the base plate; (II) a means for receiving and removably affixing a compressor to the top surface of the base plate segment; and (III) a reinforcement means integral with said base plate segment; wherein said reinforcement means includes at least two elongated channel reinforcement segments integral with the base plate segment, one channel reinforcement member at each of the elongated sides of the base plate segment; said reinforcement means being adapted for providing the compressor mounting base plate structure with sufficient strength and rigidity such that the compressor mounting base plate struc

Abstract: An air conditioner ventilation and pre-cooling device includes a carrying container, a cooling unit and an intake fan. The carrying container is provided for containing condensed water of the evaporator, the cooling unit is connected to the condensed water, and the intake fan guides outside air to pass through the cooling unit. The heat of the condensed unit is conducted to the cooling unit, and the outside air passes through the cooling unit and exchanges heat with the cooling unit to form a pre-cooled air. The outside air is pre-cooled before it enters into an indoor environment, so as to achieve the environmental protection and power saving effects and improve the cooling efficiency.

Abstract: An air conditioning register is provided that includes a case, a downstream fin, a specific upstream fin extending in a direction perpendicular to the downstream fin, and an operation knob. The specific upstream fin includes a fin main body pivotally supported by the case via an upstream fin shaft and a transmission body pivotally supported by the case via a pivot located further upstream than the upstream fin shaft. The fin main body and the transmission body are coupled to each other. The operation knob is mounted slidably on the downstream fin and includes a pair of fork portions sandwiching a transmission shaft portion of the transmission body therebetween. When the operation knob is operated to slide and thereby the transmission shaft portion is moved, the fin main body of the specific upstream fin is tilted.

Abstract: Energy systems in different industrial applications including automotive applications experience between 20 to 50 percent of raw energy input as waste heat. in the form of hot exhaust gases, hot cooling water and lost heat from hot equipment surfaces including heated products. Continued efforts to improve systems energy efficiency, recovering waste heat losses provide attractive opportunities for reduced emission and less costly energy resources. This invention introduces other methods for higher performance of existing energy consuming systems by optimizing the performance of some of the system modules that contributes to the waste energy. in turn reduce energy consumption of these systems, reduces its operating cost, damages to the population health by reducing pollution improving the environment quality, and also reduces the cost of health care.

Abstract: An apparatus, rear door heat exchanger, system, and method for controlling the redundancy of a cooling system for a server rack. The system includes a cooling system having at least two liquid cooling circuits. The system also includes a rear door heat exchanger connected to the cooling system. The rear door heat exchanger includes two heat exchange coils. Each heat exchange coil is carried by the server rack and configured to interface with a different liquid cooling circuit. The rear door heat exchanger also includes an adapter configured to couple together the two heat exchange coils into one heat exchange unit. The heat exchange unit is configured to interface with one liquid cooling circuit from the cooling system.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an external condenser and light assembly and, more particularly, to an improved external air conditioning condenser and housing that is designed to additionally serve as a light assembly for an emergency vehicle. The condenser housing is mounted to the exterior of the emergency vehicle, which improves the performance of the emergency vehicle's air-conditioning system. The design of the condenser housing also allows it to serve as a light assembly on which emergency vehicle lights are mounted. The condenser housing and light assembly structure thereby provides for proper air conditioning functionality without occupying space on the exterior of the vehicle that would more preferably be occupied by emergency lighting.

Abstract: The refrigeration system of this invention utilizes a water cooled condenser which is made of multiple water pans with refrigeration coil soldered underneath for multi-stages cooling. The water pans are stacked on top of each other with the hottest coil located at the bottom. The bottom water pan dries up water faster than the other water pans since it has the hottest coil soldered underneath. Once the water level of the bottom water pan is low enough to be refilled, the supply water fills in from the top water pan and propagating downward to the water pan down below until it reaches the water pan at the bottom. The water refilling ceases once the bottom water pan is full. The unwanted heat from a refrigeration system is transferred from the refrigerant to the water, and then from the water to the air by evaporation.

Abstract: A refrigerator is disclosed, which is able to more desirably carry out a heat exchange action between a hot pipe and a drain guide pipe, which guides defrosting water. The refrigerator comprises a cool air generating chamber and a machine chamber provided above a main body; a defrosting water tray provided inside the cool air generating chamber; a water collecting tray provided below the main body; a hot pipe connecting a compressor with a condenser through the water collecting tray, the compressor and the condenser being provided in the machine chamber; and a drain guide pipe mounted outside the main body and connected to the defrosting water tray and the water collecting tray to guide the defrosting water discharged from the defrosting water tray to the water collecting tray, wherein the hot pipe is provided inside or outside the drain guide pipe.

Abstract: An integrated air conditioner that controls the operation of a water feed device according to the mode of use. The air conditioner includes a control section that determines whether or not exhaust heat from a condenser 3 is being released outdoors through an exhaust duct 7 according to whether or not an air intake duct 26 or an exhaust duct 7 is fitted, operates a water feed device 8 for leading drain wafer collected in the drain pan to the condenser 3 during both of a cooling operation and a dehumidifying operation if it determines that the heat to be released from the condenser 3 is being released outdoors, and operates the water feed device 8 during the cooling operation and stops the operation of the water feed device 8 during the dehumidifying operation if it determines that the exhaust heat from the condenser 3 is not being released outdoors.

Abstract: An air conditioning system for a vehicle includes a compressor, a condenser, a first sub-cooler, a metering device, and an evaporator assembly. The evaporator assembly includes an evaporator and a second sub-cooler. The second sub-cooler is arranged below the evaporator such that water condensation from the evaporator drains onto the second sub-cooler to cool the second sub-cooler such that a temperature of the refrigerant exiting the second sub-cooler is less than a temperature of the refrigerant exiting the first sub-cooler.

Abstract: An aircraft fuel tank ventilation system, comprising a refrigerative dehumidifying device having a refrigerating element in contact with air flowing between a vent open to the atmosphere and a fuel tank. Also, a method of dehumidifying air introduced into an aircraft fuel tank via the ventilation system, the method comprising directing atmospheric air from the vent into contact with the refrigerating element, and cooling the refrigerating element so as to remove water vapour from the air flowing from the vent towards the fuel tank by condensation. An aircraft fuel tank ventilation system, comprising a refrigerative dehumidifying device having a refrigerating element in contact with air flowing between a vent open to the atmosphere and a fuel tank.

Abstract: There is disclosed a low-temperature showcase in which dew condensation water from outer surfaces of transparent walls is securely treated and in which air can smoothly be blown from a mechanical chamber to the outer surfaces of the transparent walls. The low-temperature showcase includes a showroom having the transparent walls, the mechanical chamber constituted under this showroom, and a cooling unit constituted of a compressor, a condenser, a fan for the condenser and the like arranged in the mechanical chamber. The low-temperature showcase further comprises blow-off portions which are formed at lower portions of the transparent walls and which blow air discharged from the fan for the condenser in the mechanical chamber toward outer surfaces of the transparent walls, and water receiving portions which are defined between the blow-off portions and the outer surfaces of the transparent walls and which allows inflow of dew condensation water flowing down along the outer surfaces of the transparent walls.

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance comprising a storage compartment, a refrigerant circuit which serves to cool the storage compartment and contains a compressor, and comprising a collecting receptacle for condensed water flowing out of the storage compartment. The collecting receptacle can be heated by a heating device that can be independently operated by the operation of the compressor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a condensate evaporator for a cooling device that comprises at least an evaporator and a compressor (10). The condensate evaporator comprises a receiving space (12) for the condensed water that occurs in the cooling device and is to be evaporated. The receiving space (12) is arranged in thermal contact with the compressor (10) and is heated by the waste heat of the compressor (10) in order to generate water vapor from the condensed water.

Abstract: A refrigerator and a control method of the same are disclosed. A refrigerator includes a plurality of evaporators and a refrigerant path conversion device connected with the plurality of the evaporates, the refrigerant path conversion device controlling a path of refrigerant to perform defrosting operations for predetermined evaporators and cooling operations for the other evaporators.

Abstract: An energy recovery unit has an energy recovery wheel located in a plenum. Expelled air from the return duct is delivered to the plenum and after passing through the wheel is expelled by an exhaust fan through a side wall. Makeup air is delivered to the plenum and after passing through the wheel is supplied to the return duct by a fan. The makeup air follows a serpentine path from an intake in a side wall to the return duct.

Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator in which a refrigerant circuit on a high-pressure side is operated in a supercritical state, and an object of the refrigerator is to improve a freezing capacity while securely preventing dew condensation at an opening edge by a condenser. In the refrigerator including the refrigerant circuit constituted of a compressor, the condenser, a throttle means and an evaporator; and a dew condensation preventive pipe constituting a part of the condenser and disposed along the opening edge of an insulation box member, the refrigerant circuit on the high-pressure side is operated in the supercritical state, and the dew condensation preventive pipe is positioned on an upstream side of a refrigerant downstream region of the condenser.

Abstract: A heat exchanging device for a refrigerator is disclosed which includes a casing divided into a first chamber with a condenser disposed therein and a second chamber with an evaporator disposed therein by a separation wall (partition). A container is disposed in the first chamber for accommodating water. Further, a water pathway is provided between the first and second chambers for guiding water generated from the second chamber toward the container. With this structure, defrosted water may be effectively discharged to prevent contamination of the heat exchanging device and a refrigerating chamber and refrigerating performance of the refrigerator may be improved.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes an outdoor device coupled to an indoor device via a hose, and a water draining device coupled between the outdoor device and the indoor device, to force water that may be generated in the indoor device from the indoor device to the outdoor device, and to prevent the water from dropping from the indoor device. The water draining device includes a casing having a channel to slidably receive a piston which may pump the water from the indoor device to the outdoor device. The indoor device includes a tray disposed in a container to collect water. The outdoor device includes a fan device to blow and to dry the water.

Abstract: A system for providing liquid refrigerant subcooling by means of evaporative cooling utilizing the condensate water of said air conditioner, refrigeration/heat pump system and/or other water supply to wet the surface of the subcool heat exchanger and pass the dry exhaust air across the wetted surface of the subcool heat exchanger. A system for providing hot gas discharge refrigerant precooling into the primary condenser of an air conditioner, refrigeration or heat pump system by evaporative cooling utilizing the condensate water of said system and/or other water supply to wet the surface of the precool heat exchanger and then passing the cold, dry exhaust air across the wetted surface of the precool heat exchanger. A combination subcooler/precooler system where the cold dry building exhaust air is used to evaporatively subcool the liquid refrigerant in the water wetted (or dry) subcooler and then used to conductively cool the hot gas refrigerant.

Abstract: An evaporator shell is mounted on the half-shell of a condenser housing. The evaporator shell is retained with the aid of retaining claws that engage from the rear with catching flanks formed on the upper half-shell.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for an automobile heating core includes a dash panel defining a boundary between a passenger compartment and an engine compartment. The heater core is positioned in the passenger compartment. An inlet pipe extends between the dash panel and the heating core and delivers fluid to the heating core. An outlet pipe extends between the heating core and the dash panel and delivers fluid away from the heating core. A fluid collection member is positioned in the passenger compartment and arranged to collect fluid leaking from the inlet and outlet pipes.

Abstract: Refrigerant is circulated through a vapor compression system including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator. Cold condensate forms on the evaporator surfaces as the refrigerant accepts heat from an air stream. The cold condensate drips down from the evaporator coil and collects in a condensate pan. In one example, the cold condensate is directed into a condensate heat exchanger to subcool the refrigerant exiting the condenser. In another example, the refrigerant exiting the condenser flows through a refrigerant line located in the condensate pan. In another example, the cold condensate is sprayed on the refrigerant line exiting the condenser or on the subcooling portion of the condenser. By utilizing the condensate for further subcooling of the refrigerant, system capacity and efficiency are enhanced. Various control techniques and condensate flow methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable, monoblock air conditioner including an evaporator positioned over a condenser, the condenser including heat transfer fins, and a partition positioned between the evaporator and the condenser, the partition formed with openings arranged for condensate to flow from the evaporator over the heat transfer fins of the condenser, wherein there are more than one of the openings over each heat transfer fin. Adjacent rows of openings over the heat transfer fins may be staggered with respect to each other. The heat transfer fins may have a hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, an evaporator is disposed at an upper side of a blower approximately horizontally so that air blown by the blower passes through the evaporator from below upwardly. The evaporator is slightly tilted from a horizontal surface by a predetermined angle, and the blower is disposed in such a manner that air is mainly blown by the blower toward the evaporator in a direction substantially parallel to a tangential line at a scroll finish portion of the scroll casing. Accordingly, condensed water on a bottom heat-exchanging surface of the evaporator can be pushed downwardly by component force of the flow of air mainly blown from the blower.

Abstract: First, a system for providing liquid refrigerant subcooling, subsequent to that subcooling accomplished by the primary condenser of an air conditioner, refrigeration or heat pump system, by means of evaporative cooling utilizing the condensate water of said air conditioner, refrigeration or heat pump system and/or some other water supply to wet the surface of the subcool heat exchanger and then passing the cold, dry building exhaust air required for good indoor air quality (or outside air) across the wetted surface of the subcool heat exchanger or by using building exhaust air only to conductively subcool. Said exhaust air could be used after first undergoing a sensible heat exchange with the incoming make up air. Said subcooling providing for an increased refrigeration capacity and efficiency of the system.

Abstract: A modular refrigeration unit has a condenser assembly, an evaporator assembly, and a bulkhead assembly positioned between the condenser assembly and the evaporator assembly. The refrigeration cabinet includes a condenser chamber adapted for receiving the condenser assembly. The condenser chamber has an insulated wall portion with a mating surface thereon. The refrigeration cabinet also has an insulated main chamber, in which air is cooled by the evaporator assembly. The bulkhead assembly is engageable with the mating surface to form a substantially air-tight seal between the condenser chamber and the main chamber.

Abstract: An air conditioner condensing coil cooling system comprising an evaporating unit inside a house having an evaporating coil for evaporating a refrigerant liquid and a condensing unit remote from the evaporating unit located outside the house having a condensing coil for cooling refrigerant gas into liquid refrigerant. A condensate collector included in the evaporating unit for collecting condensate that condenses on the evaporating coil. A drain line extending from the condensate collector out of the house and connecting to a pump outside the house for drawing the condensate through the drain line. A manifold positioned adjacent the condensing coil connected to the pump for receiving condensate from the condensate collector through the drain line. The pump forcing condensate through spray holes in the manifold to provide a pressurized spray of condensate being applied onto the condensing coil.

Abstract: The air conditioning system for cupboards for receiving control and automation systems as well as for the network technique, in particular for switch cupboards with a cooling device, is characterized in that warm air (WL) is sucked from the inside (22) of the switch cupboard (20) by means of a fan (31) and is supplied to one or at least two evaporators (35, 135), preferably placed in the surface plane of the fan (31), whereby cold air (KL) is conducted into the inside (22) of the switch cupboard (20), whereby a condenser (45) is placed below the evaporators (35, 135) in such a way that the evaporators (35, 135) come to rest with a section or with their front areas (35a, 135a) above the condenser (45) so that condensate delivered by the evaporators (35, 135) drops onto the condenser (45) and evaporates or volatilizes, whereby ambient air (UL) is delivered to the condenser (45), whereby the cold air delivery sections to the inside (22) of the switch cupboard (20) are constant in their lengths or changeable in l

Abstract: Apparatus of removing condensate generated by a plurality of evaporator coils of a vehicular rooftop air conditioning unit. The unit further includes a condenser enclosure in which two opposed end walls are formed by a pair of condenser coils. A condenser fan is mounted for rotation in an opening in the top wall of the enclosure and is axially aligned along the central axis of the enclosure along with the fan motor which is suspended inside the enclosure beneath the fan. A slinger dish is mounted on the motor shaft beneath the motor in close proximity with the floor of the enclosure. The floor, in turn, slopes inwardly from all sides toward the center of the enclosure and condensate generated by the evaporator coils of the unit is channeled into the enclosure and collected in a recess beneath the motor.

Abstract: A compact rooftop air conditioning unit for a vehicle, such as a bus, having an evaporator coil located in front of a condenser coil. A plurality of cylindrical blowers are mounted adjacent the evaporator coil and arranged to provide conditioned supply air to the interior of the vehicle. A single electric motor is connected to an elongated drive shaft which drives the blowers. A condensate pump is included for pumping condensate generated by the evaporator coil back over the condenser coil. An electrically driven compressor is housed within the unit and is arranged so that no refrigerant lines pass outside of the unit. An inverter is also housed within the unit and provides a regulated input to the compressor and the blower drive motor.

Abstract: A compact rooftop air conditioning unit for a vehicle, said unit having an evaporator coil located in front of a condenser coil. At least one cylindrical blower is mounted adjacent the evaporator coil and is arranged to provide conditioned the blower and a condensate pump is secured to the shaft for pumping condensate generated by the evaporator coil back over the condenser coil. An electrically driven compressor is housed within the unit and is arranged so that no refrigerant lines pass outside of the unit. An inverter is also housed within the unit and provides a regulated input to the compressor and the blower drive motor. The heat exchanger coils are mounted in the form of two tube sheets take over the function of a housing, with the drip pan closing the bottom and the unit lid closing the top to form the completed unit.

Abstract: A split air conditioning system consisting of an indoor evaporator unit having a water drain extending from the evaporator coil and an outdoor condenser unit including a compressor and a condenser coil, characterized in that at least a portion of the water flowing through the said water drain of the said indoor unit is lead to the condenser coil of the outdoor unit for cooling of the condenser coil. The condenser coil may be a flat planar element or may be hollow bodied and D or O shaped and the cooling fan is located on the operative top of the coil.

Abstract: Refrigeration compressor provided with a pan (18) for the evaporation of defrost water, attached to the shell (13) of the compressor by means of a profile section (19) that is applied so as to engage a through-aperture (22) provided in the body of the pan. The profile section (19) is adapted to get hooked on, with its V-shaped lower end portion, to one of the pipes (30) that shoot out of the compressor. The solution is simple and rational, enabling a single type of pan to be used for differently rated and, therefore, differently sized compressors.

Abstract: The air conditioning system for cupboards for receiving control and automation systems as well as for the network technique, in particular for switch cupboards with a cooling device, is characterized in that warm air (WL) is sucked from the inside (22) of the switch cupboard (20) by means of a fan (31) and is supplied to one or at least two evaporators (35, 135), preferably placed in the surface plane of the fan (31), whereby cold air (KL) is conducted into the inside (22) of the switch cupboard (20), whereby a condenser (45) is placed below the evaporators (35, 135) in such a way that the evaporators (35, 135) come to rest with a section or with their front areas (35a, 135a) above the condenser (45) so that condensate delivered by the evaporators (35, 135) drops onto the condenser (45) and evaporates or volatilizes, whereby ambient air (UL) is delivered to the condenser (45), whereby the cold air delivery sections to the inside (22) of the switch cupboard (20) are constant in their lengths or changeable in l

Abstract: First, a system for providing liquid refrigerant subcooling, subsequent to that subcooling accomplished by the primary condenser of an ice machine, by means of utilizing cold harvest and/or melt water discharge from said ice machine. Subcooling heat exchange to be accomplished by directing and controlling the flow of said harvest and/or melt water through some type of refrigerant to fluid heat exchanger, or by a passive heat sink method whereby the liquid refrigerant subcooler sits in a non-pumped open reservoir that overflows at each harvest cycle. This would provide greater refrigeration capacity to the ice machine system.

Abstract: A drain tube for a refrigerator for use with a collection pan located under a freezing zone of the refrigerator, to permit that the water travels from the freezing zone until a tray located under a compressor. The drain tube comprises a hollow nozzles the hollow nozzle includes an upper section and a lower section, the upper section being connected below of a first collection pan, and a flexible corrugated tube including a plurality of corrugations forming a triangular form, the corrugations including a first wall projected downwardly and inwardly from a top end of the first wall, and a second wall being also projected downwardly and inwardly over the first wall, forming a stepped section with peaks and grooves. The flexible corrugated tube is coupled on the lower section of the hollow nozzle.

Abstract: A gravity-assisted water saving system, and a method for its use, that can be utilized to collect the condensate from an air conditioning system, sanitize it, and then divert it for constructive use. It has a chamber with an inclined bottom surface, a dimension slightly larger than a stack of several tablets used for sanitizing swimming pool water or bleach tablets used for laundry sanitizing purposes, a P-trap on its water inlet side that prevents corrosive fumes from entering the air conditioning system from which the condensate is derived, a removable cap sealing its top opening to prevent escape of corrosive fumes into the atmosphere, and an optional mounting bracket for enhanced stabilization. Inflow tubing connected to the chamber permits ready attachment of the present invention to an air conditioning condensate discharge pipe, while a discharge tube in an inferior position transports reclaimed water to its location of subsequent use.

Abstract: A ceiling-embeded cassette type air conditioner has a driving fan, a heat exchanger, a cabinet, and a deflector. An air is controlled to have desired temperature and humidity while passing the driving fan and the heat exchanger. The cabinet and the heat exchanger define a fluid channel guided to exhaust ports between the cabinet and the heat exchanger. The deflector extends straight and inclined to the heat exchanger, so as to enable the air to smoothly flow toward the exhaust ports without a secondary air-flow. By the fluid channel, the quantity of blown-air is increased with the same motor while the noise is reduced with the same quantity of blown-air. Consequently, the performance and the efficiency of the air conditioner are improved.

Abstract: An air conditioning unit having an indoor section and an outdoor section separated by dividing wall. The outdoor heat exchanger and fan are enclosed within a housing that is split into a stationary lower wall section and a removable upper wall section which, when removed, provides ready access to the outdoor heat exchanger. A hole is placed in the bottom of the lower wall section in front of the fan so that condensate can be drawn into the unit by the fan and distributed over the heat exchanger surfaces. Vanes are placed on the inside wall of the housing to enhance the distribution of the condensate.

Abstract: To provide a dehumidification apparatus which can perpetually maintain the internal humidity of a disk drive low and can be installed on a cover or the like of the disk drive with a small space. Also, the dehumidification apparatus is controlled based on the internal humidity or the temperature condition inside and outside the disk drive, by which stable dehumidification can be effected without condensation etc. occurring inside and outside of the disk drive. There are provided a glass fiber which is arranged penetrating a cover of a hard disk drive (HDD) and extends inside and outside the HDD, and a heating member provided outside the HDD, so that the glass fiber on the outside is bonded to the heating member and is heated. Also, a cooling member is provided inside the HDD, and the glass fiber on the inside is bonded to the cooling member. Also, there is provided an apparatus for circulating air that is in contact with a heating portion and a cooling portion.

Abstract: An air cooler has a casing containing two air flow paths through one of which cooled fresh air is supplied to a house, while the other receives stale air from the house. An efficient heat exchanger pre-cools the fresh air with the heat extracted from the stale air, Further cooling is achieved by evaporative cooling of water from two honeycomb structures respectively spanning the two air flow paths. A pump circulates cooled water to the upper end of one of the structures from the lower end of the other structure which receives, at its upper end, the water which has percolated down through the upper structure.