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AssigneeOn Demand Cooling Systems, Inc.
InventorsAndrew T. S. Pomerene, Terence W. Spoor, Robert R. DeVenuto, Anthony V. DiStefano
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A manifold design which provides for highly efficient cooling or heating of flowing liquids using a small number of thermoelectric elements is constructed of a thermally insulting material. On exterior surface of at least two sides of the manifold, open channel are formed for use in defining a liquid flow path. On the interior of the manifold there are a plurality of internal chambers, one internal chamber for each side having an exterior channel. These internal chambers are essentially equal in size and are preferably symmetrically disposed within the manifold in alignment with the sides. The channels on the outside of the manifold and the chambers on the inside of the manifold are connected in such a way that liquid would flow in an alternating series of channel and chamber in a single liquid flow path through the manifold. The channels on the exterior of the manifold are sealed by placing a thermally conductive cover plate over each side of the manifold. A thermoelectric device is then placed on the outside of each cover plate. Finally, means for transferring heat to or from the exterior surfaces of the thermoelectric devices provided.
An apparatus for cooling or heating liquids, comprising:
A manifold body for use in a thermoelectric cooling or heating device comprising a body of a thermally insulating material, said body having first and second ends on opposing surfaces of the body and a plurality of sides, each of said sides being in edgewise contact with two adjacent sides and with the first and second ends,
An apparatus for heating or cooling a flowing liquid comprising an inlet port and an outlet port and a manifold of a thermally insulating material, said manifold having formed therein a plurality of thermal transfer stages, each of said stages consisting of a thermal transfer zone in which the flowing liquid is brought into contact with a heating or cooling element and a mixing zone, having a greater volume than the thermal transfer zone, said stages being arranged so that the liquid passes through an alternating series of thermal transfer zones and mixing zones.
A system for dispensing cold beer comprising:
A method for chilling a liquid comprising the steps of
A method for chilling a liquid comprising passing the liquid through a plurality of thermal transfer stages, each of said stages consisting of a thermal transfer zone in which a flow of the liquid is brought into contact with a cooling element Which cools the flow of liquid passing through the thermal transfer zone, and a mixing zone having a greater volume than the thermal transfer zone, said stages being arranged so that the liquid passes through an alternating series of thermal transfer zones and mixing zones.
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