Gas and liquid contact apparatus – With external supply or removal of heat – Temperature or humidity sensor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-08
2005-03-08
Bushey, Scott (Department: 1724)
Gas and liquid contact apparatus
With external supply or removal of heat
Temperature or humidity sensor
C261S142000, C261S156000, C261S065000, C261SDIG001, C096S350000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06863268
ABSTRACT:
A method of humidifying gases to 100% relative humidity and a humidifier to carry out such a method are provided to humidify gases for fuel cells and for other applications. The humidification of gases is thermally controlled and thermal energy is managed to provide an efficient system. A pre-humidifier accommodates a wide range of flow rates of dry gas to initially humidify and pre-heat the gas, and a boiler provides steam to mix with the effluent from the pre-humidifier to humidify the gas to saturation. A thermal insulator between the boiler and bulk water and/or pre-humidifier enhances the steam generation from the boiler and prevents direct heating of water or gases by heat from the boiler. Above the boiler, bulk water, and pre-humidifier, a mixing chamber further functions as a condenser and water separator. The mixing chamber provides a space for mixing gases and steam and separates saturated gases from condensed water. By vapor condensation during the mixing, the gas can be humidified completely to its dew point at given temperature and pressure conditions.
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Bushey Scott
Law Office of Tim Cook P. C.
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