Refrigeration – Vortex tube – e.g. – ranque
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-09
2010-06-01
Tyler, Cheryl J (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Vortex tube, e.g., ranque
C062S467000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07726135
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an energy transfer apparatus having an energy transfer chamber (optionally bounded by an energy transfer tube) in which rotating flow is established. Preferably, the apparatus has a cold-fluid-discharge end and a hot-fluid-discharge end. Also provided are methods of using such apparatuses.
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