Thermal buffer system

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2008-04-16

2010-12-21

Ali, Mohammad M (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Processes

Deodorizing, antisepticizing or providing special atmosphere

C062S079000, C062S530000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07854131

ABSTRACT:
A thermal buffer for an intermittent thermal load, e.g., a directed energy weapon (DEW) system, includes a phase change heat exchanger (PCHEX), an apparatus for circulating a first working fluid of the thermal load through first conduits of the PCHEX cell in a first direction such that heat is transferred between the first fluid and a phase change material (PCM) of the PCHEX in a second direction and causes a first phase change in the PCM, and an apparatus for circulating a second working fluid of, e.g., a heat pump through second conduits of the PCHEX in a third direction opposite to the first direction such that heat is transferred between the second fluid and the PCM in a fourth direction opposite to the second direction and results in a second phase change in the PCM opposite to the first phase change therein.

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