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Dehumidifying Heat PipeU-shaped heat pipe partly dehumidifies air leaving air conditioner. Fits readily in air-handling unit of conditioner. Evaporator and condenser sections of heat pipe consist of finned tubes in comb pattern. Each tube sealed at one end and joined to manifold at other. Sections connected by single pipe carrying vapor to condenser manifold and liquid to evaporator manifold. Simple on/off or proportional valve used to control flow of working fluid. Valve actuated by temperature/humidity sensor.
Document ID
19930000659
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Khattar, Mukesh K.
(Florida Solar Energy Center)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 10
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
KSC-11395
Accession Number
93B10659
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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