WO2013070921A3 - Osmotic systems for heating, cooling and refrigeration - Google Patents

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WO2013070921A3
WO2013070921A3 PCT/US2012/064159 US2012064159W WO2013070921A3 WO 2013070921 A3 WO2013070921 A3 WO 2013070921A3 US 2012064159 W US2012064159 W US 2012064159W WO 2013070921 A3 WO2013070921 A3 WO 2013070921A3
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Aaron Mandell
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Abstract

The invention relates to improving the efficiency and reliability of heat transfer systems. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to using an osmotic compressor in a vapor compression cycle. In another embodiment, the invention is directed to using forward osmosis to regenerate liquid desiccant in liquid desiccant air-conditioning systems.
PCT/US2012/064159 2011-11-10 2012-11-08 Osmotic systems for heating, cooling and refrigeration WO2013070921A2 (en)

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US5118327A (en) * 1989-10-05 1992-06-02 Andrew Corporation Dehumidifier for supplying gas having controlled dew point
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