AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A ROOM

Abstract

ROOM AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE The invention relates to a room air conditioning device 100, the device 100 comprising: an air inlet 101 cooperating with a first fan for extracting and directing a primary airflow FAE1 from a first zone located outside the room to a heat exchanger 110; the heat exchanger 110 cooling said primary airflow to generate a cooled airflow, and comprising at least one air outlet for directing at least a portion of said cooled airflow to at least one dehumidification module; the dehumidification module (120, 130) dehumidifying said portion of said cooled airflow to generate a treated airflow; an air outlet (102) directing said treated airflow to a second zone to be cooled located inside said room. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR A ROOM Scope of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to the field of air conditioning.

[0002] More particularly, the invention relates to the field of air conditioning devices for cooling a room. State of the art

[0003] Air conditioning devices adapted for cooling a room are known in the prior art.

[0004] Such devices are commonly used to maintain a comfortable temperature in indoor spaces, such as a living room in an apartment.

[0005] For example, prior art is known of air conditioning systems comprising a heat pump, such as an air-to-air type heat pump.

[0006] Such air conditioning systems use a refrigerant circulating in a closed circuit between an indoor unit and one or more outdoor units.

[0007] One disadvantage of these air conditioning systems is that they require significant installation work, including drilling through walls for the installation of circuits and outdoor units.

[0008] Another disadvantage of these air conditioning systems stems from their high energy consumption.

[0009] Another disadvantage of these air conditioning systems is that they accentuate the urban heat island effect by rejecting heat.

[0010] Another disadvantage of these air conditioning systems stems from the environmental impact of using a refrigerant gas.

[0011] Another disadvantage of these air conditioning systems stems from their lack of compactness, making them unsuitable for integration into confined spaces.

[0012] Prior art also contains known air conditioning systems called "adiabatic", which cool the air by evaporation.

[0013] Although such air conditioners are more energy-efficient and more environmentally friendly than conventional air conditioners, such air conditioners have several disadvantages.

[0014] On the one hand, the evaporative cooling of air in such systems leads to an increase in the humidity level in the room to be air-conditioned, which contributes to discomfort for the people present in the room, potentially leading to problems respiratory problems for people sensitive to humidity or even promoting the formation of mold.

[0015] Another disadvantage of existing adiabatic air conditioning systems stems from their lack of energy efficiency.

[0016] Another disadvantage of existing adiabatic air conditioning systems stems from their lack of compactness, making them also unsuitable for integration into constrained spaces.

[0017] Another disadvantage of existing adiabatic air conditioning systems is that their installation also requires significant work.

[0018] The invention aims at least to limit the aforementioned disadvantages. Summary of the invention

[0019] According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a room air conditioning device, the device comprising • an air inlet cooperating with a first fan allowing to extract and direct a primary airflow from a first zone located outside the room towards a heat exchanger; • the heat exchanger cooling said primary airflow to generate at least one cooled airflow, and comprising at least one air outlet to guide at least a portion of said cooled airflow to at least one dehumidification module. • the dehumidification module dehumidifies said portion of said cooled airflow to generate a treated airflow, • an air outlet directing said treated airflow towards a second area to be cooled located inside said room.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the room to be air-conditioned is a room in a dwelling comprising a fireplace including a space defining a fireplace and a chimney flue, said device being arranged in said space, said chimney flue opening onto the air inlet of said air conditioning device.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger comprises at least one primary channel, and further comprises a plurality of secondary channels arranged circumferentially around all or part of said primary channel, the primary airflow flowing from an inlet of the primary channel to an outlet of the primary channel and being cooled in said primary channel to generate at least a portion of cooled airflow being directed to respective inlets of said plurality of secondary channels dividing said portion of cooled airflow into a plurality of secondary airflows each flowing in a respective secondary channel in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of said primary channel.

[0022] According to one embodiment, each secondary airflow circulates in its respective secondary channel in a direction opposite to a direction of circulation of the primary airflow in the primary channel.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger comprises a plurality of primary channels, and comprises a plurality of secondary channels arranged circumferentially around all or part of each primary channel of said plurality of primary channels.

[0024] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger comprises at least one heat transfer piece arranged in contact with at least one secondary channel, the air conditioning device further comprising a primary water circuit including a water reservoir, said primary water circuit directing a volume of water to be evaporated from the primary water reservoir to said heat transfer piece.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the primary water tank is at least partially cylindrical in shape, the air conditioning device further comprising a pump for circulating a closed-loop flow of water from an outlet of the primary water tank to a water inlet of said primary water tank

[0026] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device comprises a first dehumidification module, the air outlet of the heat exchanger leading to an air inlet of said first dehumidification module and an air outlet of said first dehumidification module leading to the air inlet of the air conditioning device.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module includes a water outlet leading to an inlet of the primary water circuit.

[0028] According to one embodiment, each channel of the plurality of secondary channels has an air outlet opening onto the air inlet of said first dehumidification module.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the device comprises a first venturi element having a convergent portion opening onto a divergent portion, the air outlets of the secondary channels opening onto said convergent portion and said divergent portion opening onto the air inlet of the first dehumidification module, the air conditioning device further comprising a second fan to direct the secondary air flows exiting the secondary channels first through the first venturi element, then towards the air inlet of the first dehumidification module.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module comprises a first tube delimiting a first space between its air inlet and its air outlet, said air inlet guiding a portion of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger (110) towards the first space in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first tube.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module comprises a second tube arranged coaxially inside the first tube, said second tube having an air inlet opening onto the first space delimited by the first tube, said second tube having an air outlet opening onto the air inlet of the air conditioning device.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module comprises a plurality of electrodes arranged between its air inlet and its air outlet, said electrodes being configured to generate an ionizing electric field.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module comprises a first electrode and a plurality of second electrodes arranged between its air inlet and its air outlet, the air conditioning device further comprising an electrical generator applying a negative voltage to the first electrode, and applying positive voltages to each second electrode.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the electric generator applies gradual voltages to each second electrode from the air inlet to the air outlet of the first dehumidification module.

[0035] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device includes a second dehumidification module comprising a reservoir comprising at least one absorbent material, at least a portion of the cooled airflow exiting the heat exchanger being directed towards said second dehumidification module.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module comprises a three-dimensional element having an external surface delimiting an internal volume, said three-dimensional element having at least one face arranged opposite the air outlet of the primary channels and receiving at least a portion of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger

[0037] According to one embodiment, the three-dimensional element is of regular tetrahedral shape.

[0038] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module comprises at least one silicate material.

[0039] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module is powered by an electric generator applying a positive voltage to terminals of said second dehumidification module.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device includes an infrared radiation concentrator comprising at least one optical device for capturing and concentrating infrared radiation emitted by surfaces of the air conditioning device

[0041] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device includes a primary airflow decontamination module arranged upstream of the heat exchanger.

[0042] According to one embodiment, the decontamination module includes an air filter that filters the primary airflow.

[0043] According to one embodiment, the decontamination module comprises a type C ultraviolet radiation lamp arranged and oriented to emit radiation with a wavelength between one hundred nanometers and two hundred and eighty nanometers in the direction of the primary airflow.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the air outlet of the air conditioning device is oriented along an axis forming an angle between 40° and 50° with a vertical axis oriented from the floor of the room towards the ceiling of the room.

[0045] According to one embodiment, an equivalent section of the air outlet of the air conditioning device is less than or equal to an equivalent section of the air inlet of the air conditioning device.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit comprises a plurality of solenoid valves, the device comprising a plurality of sensors for measuring physical parameters relating to the airflows circulating in the device and the waterflows circulating in the water circuit, the air conditioning device further comprising a computer having a communication interface receiving in real time said physical parameters measured by the sensors, said computer being configured to automatically generate commands to actuation of at least one solenoid valve and / or the pump of the water circuit and / or at least one fan according to said physical parameters received.

[0047] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a room comprising an air conditioning device.

[0048] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a building comprising a plurality of premises comprising an air conditioning device.

[0049] According to another aspect, the invention relates to an air conditioning device comprising: • an air inlet cooperating with a first fan allowing to extract and direct a primary airflow from a first zone located outside the room towards a heat exchanger; • the heat exchanger humidifying said primary airflow to generate at least one humid airflow from a passage of the primary airflow through the heat exchanger, and comprising at least one air outlet to guide said humid airflow to at least one condensation module; • a primary water circuit, • the condensation module condensing a volume of water contained in said humid airflow to generate a volume of condensed water, said condensation module having a water outlet leading to a water inlet of said primary water circuit.

[0050] One advantage is to allow the recycling of a volume of condensed water from the humid airflow.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger is configured to cool the primary airflow to generate a cooled airflow, and configured to humidify at least a portion of the cooled airflow to generate a portion of humid air, said portion of humid air being directed to said condensation module.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger comprises a plurality of primary channels, called "dry channels," through which the primary airflow circulates, and a plurality of secondary channels arranged circumferentially around each primary channel, called "wet channels." The secondary channels are delimited by a first portion of aluminum fins, a second portion of which penetrates the interior of the primary channels. A porous mineral material, irrigated by a volume of water, is arranged in contact with the fins delimiting the secondary channels.A volume of water from the water circuit evaporates on the surface of the porous mineral material, which cools. This cools the airflow circulating in the primary channels through heat transfer via fins arranged in contact with the airflow in the primary channels and with the porous mineral material, which is cooled by the evaporation of the water on its surface. In this example, a portion of the cooled airflow exiting the primary channels is directed to the secondary channels, where it is humidified and warmed. The warmed, humid airflow is then extracted from the secondary channels of the heat exchanger by a fan. This fan draws air from the room, creating a mixed airflow comprising the humid airflow exiting the secondary channels and the extracted airflow. This mixed airflow is then directed to the condensation module.

[0053] One advantage is to allow the primary airflow to be cooled by indirect adiabatic thermal cooling through the walls of the secondary channels entering the primary channels, while allowing the condensed water from the humid airflow circulating in the condensation module to be recycled by reintegrating it into a water circuit, for example the primary water circuit of the air conditioning device.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the device comprises a second fan configured to extract a portion of air from the room to be air-conditioned, said portion of air being mixed with said humid airflow exiting the heat exchanger to form a flow of mixed air, said mixed airflow being guided towards an air inlet of the condensation module.

[0055] According to another aspect, the invention relates to an air conditioning device comprising: • an air inlet cooperating with a first fan allowing to extract and direct a primary airflow from a first zone located outside the room towards a heat exchanger; • the heat exchanger cooling said primary airflow to generate at least one cooled airflow from a passage of the primary airflow through the heat exchanger, and comprising at least one air outlet to guide at least a portion of said cooled airflow towards at least one air outlet opening onto the room to be air-conditioned; • an infrared radiation concentrator concentrating infrared radiation emitted and / or reflected by surfaces of the device towards an infrared concentration zone; • an infrared radiation diffuser to direct said infrared radiation concentrated in said concentration zone towards at least one output of the device. Brief description of the figures

[0056] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying figures, which illustrate:

[0057] [Fig-1]: a diagram illustrating components of the air conditioning system, and illustrating airflow circulating between said components.

[0058] [Fig.2]: a view of the air conditioning device, according to a configuration particularly suitable for integrating the air conditioning device into a chimney.

[0059] [Fig.3]: a cross-sectional view of a primary channel of the heat exchanger, and of a plurality of secondary channels arranged circumferentially around said primary channel.

[0060] [Fig.4]: a schematic representation of the first dehumidification module, in an embodiment in which it comprises a second tube arranged circumferentially in a first tube, and a plurality of secondary electrodes arranged in the second tube. Description of the invention

[0061] According to a first aspect, with reference to [Fig.1], the invention relates to a room air conditioning device 100, also referred to as "the device 100" in the rest of the description.

[0062] The device includes an air inlet 101 cooperating with a first fan. The first fan extracts and directs a primary airflow Fæi from a first zone located outside the room towards a heat exchanger 110.

[0063] The device 100 includes a heat exchanger 110 cooling the primary airflow Fæi to generate a cooled airflow FAr.

[0064] The term “cooled airflow FAR” means an airflow with a temperature lower than the temperature of the primary airflow “Fæ” entering the heat exchanger 110.

[0065] The heat exchanger 110 has at least one air outlet to guide at least a portion of the cooled airflow FAR to at least one dehumidification module 120, 130.

[0066] The device 100 includes said at least one dehumidification module 120, 130. The dehumidification module 120, 130 is configured to dehumidify the portion of cooled airflow FAR in the heat exchanger 110, and to generate a treated airflow FAS comprising at least a portion of air resulting from said dehumidification of said portion of cooled airflow FAR.

[0067] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger includes at least one primary channel 111 and further includes at least one secondary channel 112.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the cooled airflow FAR exiting the heat exchanger 110 comprises a first portion of airflow FARi exiting the heat exchanger 110 through a first air outlet of at least one primary channel 111. In this configuration, the cooled airflow FAR comprises a first portion of airflow FAR[ having undergone initial cooling without phase change in the primary channel 111. The first air outlet of the heat exchanger 110 leads, for example, to the second dehumidification module 130.

[0069] In certain embodiments, the portion of cooled airflow FAR guided to at least one dehumidification module 120, 130 is humidified and / or heated upstream of its entry into said dehumidification module 120, 130.

[0070] According to one example, the cooled airflow FAR comprises an airflow exiting the heat exchanger 110 through an outlet of at least one secondary channel 112. In this configuration, the cooled airflow FAR comprises, for example, a second airflow portion FAR2, distinct from the first airflow portion FARb, exiting, for example, from at least one primary channel 111 to be directed to at least one secondary channel 112. In this configuration, the second airflow portion FAR2 is, for example, humidified and heated as it passes through at least one secondary channel 112, and then directed to the first dehumidification module 120, at least partially in the form of water vapor. In this configuration, the first dehumidification module 120 allows, for example, condensation to occur. of a volume of water contained in the humid airflow exiting at least one secondary channel, for example by corona effect using a plurality of electrodes. This condensed water volume is, for example, reintegrated into a water circuit of the air conditioning unit, and the airflow resulting from the condensation induced in the first dehumidification module 120 is, for example, redirected to the air inlet 102 of the air conditioning unit 100.

[0071] The device 100 includes an air outlet 102. The air outlet 102 directs the treated airflow FAS to a second zone to be cooled located inside the room.

[0072] Device air inlet, first fan for primary airflow extraction F Ae

[0073] According to one embodiment, the first fan is powered by an electric generator, allowing its blades to rotate in order to extract the primary airflow F^ from the first zone located outside the room towards the heat exchanger 110.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the diameter of the first fan is between one hundred millimeters and two hundred millimeters. The diameter of the first fan is, for example, approximately one hundred and fifty millimeters.

[0075] One advantage is to allow the first fan to be positioned in an existing duct imposing sizing constraints, such as a chimney flue.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the first fan is a mechanically controlled ventilation fan, commonly referred to by the acronym "MCV".

[0077] According to one embodiment, the first fan is configured to deliver an air flow of between five hundred and fifty cubic meters per hour and six hundred and fifty cubic meters per hour, for example about six hundred cubic meters per hour.

[0078] One advantage is to ensure a sufficient supply of air in the air conditioning device 100 to allow the room to be cooled.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the power of the first fan is between forty Watts and sixty Watts, for example fifty Watts.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the first fan is configured to generate an A-weighted sound power level of between thirty A-weighted decibels and thirty-five A-weighted decibels, for example thirty-two A-weighted decibels.

[0081] One advantage is to limit the level of noise perceived by the human ear.

[0082] Another advantage is to respect a noise level compatible with French thermal, acoustic and ventilation regulations.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the first fan exerts a suction pressure of about five hundred Pascals.

[0084] Air conditioning device adapted for integration into a chimney of a room in a building, such as a dwelling

[0085] The air conditioning device 100 of the invention is particularly suitable for integration into a chimney of a room, for example a chimney of a room of a building, for example a chimney of a Parisian-style apartment, for example a chimney of an apartment of a Haussmann-style building.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 is sized to be integrated into a chimney of the room to be air-conditioned.

[0087] The term "chimney" refers to an assembly comprising a fireplace and a chimney flue. The fireplace is, for example, located inside the room to be air-conditioned.

[0088] The chimney flue includes, for example, a first inlet and / or outlet opening onto an area outside the room. The first inlet and / or outlet of the chimney flue is, for example, located on the roof of the room, or on the roof of a building containing the room. The chimney flue includes, for example, a second inlet / outlet opening onto the fireplace. The chimney flue includes, for example, walls delimiting a first space allowing the circulation of one or more fluids between the first inlet and / or outlet and the second inlet and / or outlet. The walls of the chimney flue delimit, for example, a space for the circulation of the primary airflow Fæi between its first inlet and / or outlet and its second inlet and / or outlet.The walls of the chimney flue allow, for example, the guidance of at least one airflow and / or waterflow from the first inlet and / or outlet of the chimney flue to the second inlet and / or outlet of said chimney flue, and / or the guidance of at least one airflow and / or waterflow from the second inlet and / or outlet of said chimney flue to the first inlet and / or outlet of said chimney flue.

[0089] The chimney firebox includes, for example, walls delimiting a second space. The second inlet and / or outlet of the chimney flue opens, for example, into the second space delimited by the walls of the chimney firebox. The second space delimited by the walls of the chimney firebox advantageously allows, for example, the housing of multiple components of the air conditioning unit 100, for example the heat exchanger 110 and / or at least one dehumidification module 120, 130 and / or at least one water tank supplying a water circuit of the air conditioning unit and / or at least one primary airflow decontamination element Fæ, for example a UV-C lamp.

[0090] A first, non-limiting example of integrating the air conditioning unit 100 into a building's chimney is described below. According to this example, the room at air conditioning is a room in an apartment in the building, and the fireplace is arranged in said room.

[0091] According to this example, the first fan is arranged in an upper portion of the first space delimited by the walls of the chimney flue, near the roof of the building.

[0092] One advantage of such a positioning of the first fan is to allow a continuous supply of hot, dry air.

[0093] Another advantage is to capture an airflow in an area far from urban pollution sources.

[0094] Another advantage is to capture an airflow whose humidity remains stable, even during periods of heatwave.

[0095] According to this example, the first fan is a mechanically controlled ventilation fan, commonly referred to by the acronym "MCV".

[0096] The first fan is electrically powered to rotate its blades and extract the primary airflow Fæ, which in this example is a portion of outside air, from the first zone located at the roof level of the building. This primary airflow Fæ is then directed towards the first inlet / outlet of the chimney flue, which includes an air inlet. The primary airflow Fæ extracted and directed by the first fan is then guided through the first space delimited by the walls of the chimney flue towards the second inlet / outlet of said chimney flue, which includes an air outlet.

[0097] In this example, the heat exchanger 110 is arranged in the second space delimited by the walls of the chimney firebox. The heat exchanger 110 includes an air inlet. The second inlet / outlet of the chimney flue opens into the air inlet of the heat exchanger 110. The primary airflow Fæ, guided in the first space, enters the heat exchanger 110 through its air inlet. The heat exchanger 110 includes at least one air outlet. The heat exchanger includes at least one air circulation channel arranged between its air inlet and its air outlet. The primary airflow Fæ circulates in the air circulation channel of the heat exchanger 110.

[0098] In this example, the heat exchanger 110 comprises a plurality of primary channels 111 and a plurality of secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around each primary channel 111, and further comprises a plurality of heat exchange pieces for cooling the primary airflow Fæ circulating in the primary channel 111 by heat transfer between said primary airflow Fæ and said heat exchange piece.

[0099] In this example, each heat exchange part includes metal fins, for example made of aluminum, delimiting the walls of the secondary channels 112.

[0100] In this example, the air conditioning device 100 includes a water circuit comprising a water reservoir arranged in the chimney hearth, water flow circulation channels, a pump, and at least one actuable solenoid valve, so as to allow a water flow to circulate between said water reservoir and the heat exchanger 110.

[0101] In this example, each heat exchange part of the heat exchanger 110 comprises a first part portion, for example a porous mineral material, arranged in contact with the fins and being irrigated by a volume of water from the water circuit.

[0102] In this example, the first portion of each heat exchange part is cooled by evaporation of the respective volumes of water irrigating them, allowing indirect cooling of the primary airflow circulating in the primary channels 111, by heat transfer through the metal fins and the walls of the primary channels 111.

[0103] In this example, a first portion of cooled airflow FAri corresponding to approximately 20% of the airflow exiting the primary channels 111 is directed to the secondary channels 112, one outlet of which leads to a first dehumidification module 120 arranged in the chimney hearth, and a second portion of cooled airflow FAr2 corresponding to approximately 80% of the airflow exiting the primary channels 111 is directed to a second dehumidification module 130 arranged in the chimney hearth.

[0104] In this example, the first dehumidification module 120 receives a flow of humid air in the form of water vapor exiting the secondary channels 112, and includes a plurality of electrodes generating an electric field enabling the capture of water molecules in said humid air flow by corona effect.

[0105] In this example, the first dehumidification module 120 further includes a water outlet leading to a water inlet of the water circuit, allowing the reintegration of the condensate from the condensation of water from the humid airflow into the water circuit.

[0106] In this example, the first dehumidification module 120 has an air outlet leading to the air inlet 101 of the air conditioning device 100, allowing a flow of dehumidified air resulting from the condensation of water to be redirected to said air inlet 101.

[0107] In this example, the second dehumidification module 130 comprises a moisture-absorbing material, for example sodium chloride, or a lithium chloride, allowing to capture moisture present in the first portion of cooled airflow FARi exiting the primary channels 111.

[0108] In this example, at least one air outlet of the second dehumidification module 130 leads to the air outlet 102 of the air conditioning device 100.

[0109] In this example, a treated airflow FAs from the cooling and dehumidification of the primary airflow FAH is directed from the air outlet 102 of the device 100 to the room to be cooled in the apartment of the building. Heat exchanger

[0110] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger 110 comprises a heat exchanger configured to provide indirect adiabatic cooling of the primary airflow FAH. The heat exchanger 110 is, for example, configured to implement indirect adiabatic cooling of the primary airflow FAH by evaporating a volume of water without adding moisture to said primary airflow FAH.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger 110 is configured to implement all or part of a Maisotsenko cycle, also referred to as the "M cycle" or "M cycle" in the scientific literature.

[0112] One advantage is to improve the energy efficiency of the air conditioning device 100, by allowing the primary airflow FAH to be cooled without requiring the use of a compressor or refrigerant.

[0113] Another advantage is to allow the primary airflow FAH to be cooled without the addition of humidity at temperatures close to the dew point temperature.

[0114] Another advantage is to reduce the maintenance costs of the air conditioning unit 100.

[0115] Another advantage is to make it possible to offer an environmentally friendly air conditioning solution by limiting greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, and by eliminating the use of chemical refrigerants.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger 110 comprises at least one primary channel 111 allowing the primary airflow FAH to circulate from the air inlet of the heat exchanger 110 to at least one air outlet of the heat exchanger 110. The primary channel 111 is, for example, a so-called "dry" channel, that is, a channel that allows the primary airflow FAH to be cooled without the addition of moisture to said primary airflow FAH. The cooling of the primary airflow F in the primary channel 111 is achieved, for example, by heat transfer through the walls of said primary channel 111.

[0117] According to one embodiment, at least one primary channel 111 comprises a material with high thermal conductivity. For example, a material having a thermal conductivity of between 200 and 250 Watts per meter per Kelvin at a temperature between 293 and 310 Kelvin. For example, a material that is at least partially metallic. For example, aluminum.

[0118] One advantage is to allow a first cooling of the primary airflow Fæi circulating in the primary channel 111 without direct contact with another fluid, such as a water flow.

[0119] According to various examples, the inlet section of the primary channel 111, or the equivalent inlet section of a plurality of primary channels 111, is between seven thousand square millimeters and seven thousand five hundred square millimeters, for example about seven thousand four hundred square millimeters.

[0120] The heat exchanger 110 comprises, for example, twelve primary channels 111 with respective cross-sections of approximately six hundred and sixteen square millimeters.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the air inlet 101 of the heat exchanger 110 includes the air inlet of at least one primary channel 111.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the air inlet 101 of the device 100 opens onto the air inlet of at least one primary channel 111.

[0123] According to one embodiment, at least one primary channel 111 comprises a material having a protective layer. This is, for example, a material that has undergone electrochemical treatment. This is, for example, a material that has undergone treatment to increase the thickness of an oxide layer on its surface. This is, for example, a material that has undergone an electrochemical anodizing process. This is, for example, anodized aluminum.

[0124] One advantage is to improve the durability of the primary channel 111 by increasing its wear resistance, in particular by making it more resistant to corrosion and improving its hardness.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger 110 comprises a plurality of primary channels 111. In this configuration, the primary airflow Fæ entering the heat exchanger 110 is divided into a plurality of airflows, each circulating respectively in a primary channel 111.

[0126] One advantage is to improve the first cooling of the primary airflow Fæ by multiplying the contact surfaces between said primary airflow Fæ and the walls of the primary channels 111.

[0127] According to an illustrative example, the heat exchanger comprises between ten and twenty primary channels 111, for example twelve primary channels 111. The length of Each primary channel 111 is, for example, between eighty millimeters and one hundred and twenty millimeters, for example, one hundred millimeters. The diameter of each primary channel 111 is, for example, between twenty millimeters and thirty-five millimeters, for example, twenty-eight millimeters. The cross-sectional area of ​​each primary channel 111 is, for example, between six hundred square millimeters and six hundred and fifty square millimeters. The cross-sectional area of ​​each primary channel 111 is, for example, between six hundred and ten square millimeters and six hundred and twenty square millimeters, for example, six hundred and fifteen square millimeters.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes at least one secondary channel 112 arranged and configured to receive at least a first portion of cooled airflow FAR exiting from at least one primary channel 111. In this configuration, an air outlet from at least one primary channel 111 opens, for example, into an air inlet of at least one secondary channel 112.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger 110 comprises a plurality of secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around at least a portion of a primary channel 111, an air outlet of said primary channel 111 opening onto air inlets of said plurality of secondary channels 112.

[0130] The air conditioning device 100 comprises, for example, between forty and fifty secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around at least a portion of a primary channel 111, for example, forty-two secondary channels 112. The cross-sectional area of ​​each secondary channel 112 is, for example, between fifteen and twenty square millimeters, for example, eighteen square millimeters. The equivalent cross-sectional area of ​​the secondary channels 112 is, for example, between six hundred square millimeters and one thousand square millimeters.

[0131] According to an illustrative example, as seen in [Fig. 3], forty-two fins forming walls delimiting the secondary channels 112 are distributed circumferentially around a primary channel 111. In this example, a first portion of the cooled airflow FAr i exiting the primary channel 111 is directed towards the inlets of the forty-two secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around the primary channel 111, following a path at approximately one hundred and eighty degrees to the direction of circulation of the primary airflow FA E in the primary channel 111. The first portion of airflow FA R i exiting the primary channel 111 is then divided into a plurality of secondary airflows Fsi circulating in each of the secondary channels 112 in a direction opposite to the direction of circulation of the primary airflow F^ in the primary channel 110.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger 110 comprises a plurality of primary channels 111, and further comprises a plurality of secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around each primary channel 111.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger 110 comprises at least one secondary channel 112 arranged in a substantially radial arrangement with respect to a primary channel 111.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the heat exchanger 110 comprises a plurality of secondary channels 112 arranged in a substantially radial arrangement with respect to a primary channel 111.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 comprises at least one heat exchanger arranged in contact with the walls of at least one secondary channel 112 arranged in contact with a primary channel 111, said heat exchanger cooling the primary airflow circulating in said primary channel 111 by heat transfer through said walls of the secondary channel 112.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 comprises at least one heat exchanger piece arranged in contact with the walls of a plurality of secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around a primary channel 111, said heat exchanger piece cooling the primary airflow Fæ circulating in said primary channel 111 by heat transfer through said walls of the secondary channel 112.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 comprises at least one primary water circuit comprising at least one water outlet opening onto at least one portion of at least one heat exchange part arranged in contact with at least one secondary channel 112.

[0138] An advantage is to allow the delivery of a volume of water to be evaporated towards at least a portion of the heat exchanger piece to cause indirect cooling of the primary airflow circulating in the primary channel 111 by evaporation of said volume of water in contact with said heat exchanger piece.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit comprises a plurality of water outlets opening into respective portions of a plurality of heat exchange parts, each arranged in contact with a plurality of secondary channels 112.

[0140] One advantage is to allow a volume of water to be delivered to evaporate towards at least a portion of each heat exchange part to cause indirect cooling of the air flows circulating in each primary channel 111 by evaporation of said volumes of water in contact with each heat exchange part.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 110 comprises a plurality of primary channels 111, and further comprises a plurality of secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around each primary channel 111, the air conditioning device 100 comprising a water circuit, the heat exchanger 110 comprising a plurality of heat exchange parts each being arranged in contact with secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around a respective primary channel 111, the water circuit delivering a volume of water to each of the heat exchange parts.

[0142] One advantage is to improve the performance of indirect cooling of the primary airflow circulating in the primary channels 111.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the heat exchange component comprises at least one porous material. The porous material includes, for example, a porous mineral material. The heat exchange component includes, for example, a porous material allowing a volume of water to be evaporated by capillary action. The volume of water to be evaporated forms, for example, a boundary layer with a thickness between 0.2 millimeters and 0.5 millimeters.

[0144] One advantage is to allow maintaining a boundary layer of the water volume whose thickness is optimal for evaporation, promoting continuous indirect cooling of the primary airflow Fæ circulating in the primary channel 111.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the heat exchange piece at least partially surrounds a plurality of secondary channels 112 arranged circumferentially around a primary channel 111.

[0146] One advantage is to maximize the water evaporation surface to maximize indirect cooling of the primary airflow Fæ circulating in the primary channel 111.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the heat exchange part comprises at least one wall of at least one secondary channel 112. The heat exchange part comprises, for example, at least one metal fin delimiting a wall of at least one secondary channel 112.

[0148] According to an illustrative example, the heat exchanger 110 comprises a plurality of primary channels 111, called "dry channels", and a plurality of secondary channels 112, called "wet channels", arranged circumferentially around each primary channel 111. According to this example, the device 100 comprises a water circuit comprising a water reservoir, and forming a loop between said water reservoir and the heat exchanger 110.

[0149] According to this example, the heat exchanger 110 comprises a plurality of heat exchange parts, each surrounding the plurality of secondary channels 112.

[0150] According to this example, each heat exchange component comprises a porous mineral material irrigated by a volume of water from the water circuit, and forms a cylinder surrounding a plurality of metal fins defining the walls of the secondary channels 112. The water-saturated porous mineral materials allow maintain water boundary layers between 0.2 millimeters and 0.5 millimeters for each pair of primary channel 111 and plurality of secondary channels 112.

[0151] According to this example, a portion of the water volumes evaporates in contact with the heat exchange parts, causing a cooling of the porous mineral materials, and causing an indirect cooling of the primary airflow Fæ circulating in the primary channels by heat transfer through the metal fins.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes a heat pump comprising the heat exchanger 110. This is, for example, an air / water heat pump, or an air / air heat pump.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes a dual-flow heat exchanger. This is, for example, a dual-flow controlled mechanical ventilation device. First dehumidification module

[0154] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 comprises a first dehumidification module 120 having an air inlet 120A and an air outlet 120b, an air outlet from the heat exchanger 110 leading to the air inlet 120a of the first dehumidification module 120 and an air outlet 120B of the first dehumidification module 120 leading to the air inlet 102 of the device.

[0155] One advantage is to enable a phase change of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger 110 to allow recycling of evaporated water, for example a phase change of a wet flow comprising the secondary airflows FSi exiting the secondary channels 112.

[0156] According to one embodiment, an air outlet from at least one secondary channel 112 opens onto the air inlet of the first dehumidification module 120.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the air outlets of each of the secondary channels 112 open onto the air inlet of the first dehumidification module 120.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises a first tube 121 delimiting a first space Ei between an air inlet and an air outlet of the first dehumidification module 120.

[0159] According to one embodiment, as shown in [Fig. 4], the first dehumidification module 120 comprises the first tube 121, and further comprises a second tube 122 arranged circumferentially inside the first tube 12, the first tube 121 comprising an air inlet guiding at least a portion of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger 110 towards the first space Ei delimited by the walls of the first tube 121, and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first tube 121. In this configuration, the first tube 121 forms, for example, an "outer" tube, and the second tube forms, for example, an The "inner" tube has a diameter smaller than that of the first tube 121. The diameter of the first tube 121 is, for example, between eighty millimeters and one hundred and twenty millimeters, for example, one hundred millimeters. The diameter of the second tube 122 is, for example, between sixty millimeters and seventy-five millimeters, for example, between sixty-five millimeters and seventy millimeters. The length of the first tube 121 is, for example, between twenty centimeters and forty centimeters, for example, thirty centimeters. The arrangement of the second tube 122 inside the first tube 121 and the arrangement of the air inlet of the first tube 121 allows, for example, the formation of an annular space for the tangential injection of at least a portion of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger 110, for example, a humid airflow including the secondary airflows FSi exiting the secondary channels 112.

[0160] One advantage is to obtain a Rank-Hilsh vortex tube configuration that creates a primary air vortex promoting thermal separation between hot and cold air.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes a second fan configured to direct at least a portion of the airflow from an air outlet of the heat exchanger 110 to the air inlet 120A of the first dehumidification module 120. This is, for example, a humid airflow comprising the secondary airflows FSi exiting the secondary channels 112.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the second fan is arranged and configured to extract an airflow from an interior area of ​​the room, said extracted airflow being mixed with at least a portion of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger 112.

[0163] The second fan includes, for example, a turbo fan. The second fan includes, for example, a centrifugal fan. The second fan includes, for example, a radial fan. The second fan is, for example, powered by a voltage of 230 volts. The second fan operates, for example, at a power of 35 watts. The second fan has, for example, an airflow capacity of between 10 meters per second and 15 meters per second, for example, approximately 13 meters per second. The cross-sectional area of ​​the second fan is, for example, between 40 square millimeters and 60 square millimeters, for example, 50 square millimeters.

[0164] An advantage of the second fan is to extract a portion of air exiting the heat exchanger 110, for example a portion of humid air exiting the secondary channels 112, and to mix it with a portion of air from the room, to direct the resulting humid mixed airflow towards the first dehumidification module 120.

[0165] Another advantage of the second fan is to promote a constant circulation of an airflow in the ventilation device 100.

[0166] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises a plurality of electrodes configured to generate an ionizing electric field.

[0167] One advantage is to capture water particles contained in a portion of airflow circulating in said first dehumidification module 120, for example by corona effect.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises a primary electrode arranged near its air inlet 120A, and further comprises a plurality of secondary electrodes arranged near its air outlet 120 B*

[0169] According to one embodiment, the secondary electrodes are arranged in the first dehumidification module 120 in a configuration allowing the airflow circulating in said dehumidification module 120 to pass successively through each of the secondary electrodes.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the secondary electrodes are charged according to gradual voltages.

[0171] One advantage is to promote a progressive precipitation of water droplets from the airflow circulating in the first dehumidification module 120.

[0172] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises at least one first negatively charged high voltage electrode arranged near its air inlet 120A, and further comprises a plurality of positively charged low voltage electrodes near its air outlet 120B.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises at least one first positively charged high-voltage electrode arranged near its air inlet 120A, and further comprises a plurality of negatively charged low-voltage electrodes near its air outlet 120B.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the first high-voltage electrode is arranged in the first tube 121, and the plurality of low-voltage electrodes is arranged in the second tube 122.

[0175] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises a three-dimensional element arranged at a lower portion of said dehumidification module 120, the air inlet 120A being arranged on an upper portion of said first dehumidification module 120. The air inlet 120A of the first dehumidification module 120 is, for example, arranged at an upper portion of the first tube 121 and oriented along an axis substantially perpendicular to an axis longitudinal of said first tube 121. The three-dimensional element is for example arranged at a lower end of the first tube 121.

[0176] According to a non-limiting embodiment, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises the first tube 121 and the second tube 122 arranged in the first tube 121 forming an annular air injection space.

[0177] According to this example, a mixed airflow resulting from a mixture between a humid airflow exiting the secondary channels 112 and an ambient airflow extracted from the room by the second fan is directed at a speed of about thirteen meters per second in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cylinder in said annular space, promoting the creation of a primary air vortex rotating along the inner walls of the first tube 121. The primary vortex promotes the separation of the particles of the mixed airflow according to their kinetic energy, the heavier and hotter particles being directed towards the inner walls of the first tube 121 and the colder and lighter particles being directed towards the center of the primary vortex.

[0178] One advantage is to reduce the temperature of the airflow circulating in the first tube 121 by promoting the approach to the dew point.

[0179] According to this example, the first dehumidification module 120 includes a three-dimensional element, for example conical, arranged in a lower part of the first tube 121 and promoting the creation of a narrower ascending secondary vortex than the primary vortex and being directed towards an inlet of the secondary tube 122.

[0180] One advantage is to create an ascending secondary vortex which is gradually cooled by interaction with the primary vortex, promoting a gradual condensation of water vapor.

[0181] According to this example, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises a series of electrodes arranged in the first tube 121 at its inlet, and charging said mixed airflow negatively under a voltage of about minus twenty-four kilovolts.

[0182] According to this example, the first dehumidification module 120 comprises a series of positively charged electrodes in the second tube 122 with progressively positive voltages between one kilovolt and twelve kilovolts.

[0183] One advantage is to generate an electric field attracting charged water particles from the secondary vortex and allowing the formation of heavier water droplets flowing towards the base of the first tube 121, which includes for example a water outlet opening onto a water circuit of the air conditioning device 100.

[0184] According to this example, a dehumidified airflow exiting the second tube 122 of the first dehumidification module is redirected to the air inlet 102 of the air conditioning device 100. Second dehumidification module#

[0185] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes a second dehumidification module 130 configured to dehumidify at least a portion of a cooled airflow exiting the heat exchanger 110.

[0186] The second dehumidification module 130 is arranged, for example, opposite at least one air outlet of the heat exchanger 110.

[0187] The second dehumidification module 130 is arranged, for example, opposite an outlet of at least one primary channel 111 of the heat exchanger 110.

[0188] The second dehumidification module 130 is arranged, for example, opposite a second outlet of the primary channel 111, which is distinct from a first outlet of said primary channel 111 leading to an inlet of at least one secondary channel 112. In this configuration, the second dehumidification module 130 receives, for example, a second portion of cooled airflow FAr2, which is distinct from the first portion of cooled air FARi directed towards the inlet of at least one secondary channel 112.

[0189] One advantage is to allow dehumidification of at least a portion of the airflow exiting directly from at least one primary channel 111 of the heat exchanger 110.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module 130 is connected to a reservoir comprising at least one absorbent material. The absorbent material includes, for example, at least one salt. The absorbent material includes, for example, but not limited to, at least one sodium chloride (NaCl) and / or at least one lithium chloride (LiCl) and / or at least one barium chloride (BaCl2) and / or at least one calcium chloride (CaCl2).

[0191] One advantage is to allow passive dehumidification of a portion of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger 110.

[0192] Another advantage is to allow the air temperature in device 100 to be lowered without reaching the dew point.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module 130 comprises a three-dimensional element having an external surface delimiting an internal volume. The second dehumidification module 130 comprises, for example, an element of regular tetrahedral shape. The second dehumidification module 130 comprises, for example, an element of pyramidal shape, as seen in [Fig. 2].

[0194] According to one embodiment, the three-dimensional element of the second dehumidification module 130 comprises at least one infrared radiation reflective surface.

[0195] One advantage is to facilitate the removal of heat from the air conditioning unit.

[0196] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module 130 comprises at least one silicate material.

[0197] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module 130 is connected to an electric generator. The electric generator applies, for example, a voltage across the terminals of the three-dimensional element.

[0198] One advantage is to allow the implementation of an active purification function by ionization of a portion of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger 110.

[0199] Another advantage is to allow the absorption of water by the three-dimensional element to be accelerated by electroosmosis.

[0200] Another advantage is to allow direct adiabatic cooling of the treated air, for example in situations of high heat in which the treated air has low humidity.

[0201] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module 130 is configured to store radiant heat from at least one wall of at least one element of the air conditioning device 100. The second dehumidification module 130 includes, for example, a heat storage material. The three-dimensional element includes, for example, the heat storage material. The heat storage material includes, for example, a material capable of absorbing radiation in the infrared spectrum.

[0202] One advantage is to use the three-dimensional element as a thermal buffer to store the heat produced by the operation of the air conditioning device 100.

[0203] According to one embodiment, the second dehumidification module comprises at least one surface in contact with the ground. This is, for example, its base when the three-dimensional element is pyramidal in shape.

[0204] One advantage is to remove the heat stored by conduction in the ground. Primary water circuit

[0205] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes a primary water circuit supplied by at least one water reservoir.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit includes a water reservoir 140. The water reservoir 140 contains, for example, a volume of water to supply the primary water circuit.

[0207] The storage capacity of water tank 140 is, for example, between two and five liters. The storage capacity of water tank 140 is, for example, between three and four liters, for example, approximately three and a half liters.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit forms a loop between the water reservoir 140 and the heat exchanger 110.

[0209] One advantage is to allow the heat exchanger to be supplied by a volume of water, for example a volume of water to be evaporated on a heat exchange part in contact with the secondary channels 112.

[0210] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit forms a loop between the water reservoir 140 and the first dehumidification module 120.

[0211] One advantage is to allow reintegration, into the primary water circuit, of condensates resulting from condensation occurring in the first dehumidification module 120.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit forms a loop between the water reservoir 140 and at least one heat dissipation circuit.

[0213] One advantage is to allow the heat from the air conditioning device to be evacuated, for example the heat stored in the second dehumidification module 130.

[0214] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit includes at least one solenoid valve for opening or closing a water channel leading to the heat exchanger 110.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit includes at least one solenoid valve for opening or closing a water channel leading to the first dehumidification module 120.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit includes at least one solenoid valve for opening or closing a water channel leading to a heat dissipation circuit.

[0217] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit includes at least one pump. The pump is, for example, powered by an electric generator.

[0218] According to one embodiment, the pump is configured to deliver a water flow rate of between seven hundred and fifty liters per hour and eight hundred and fifty liters per hour in the water circuit, for example eight hundred liters per hour.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the pump is configured to provide a manometric head of between four meters and six meters, for example five meters.

[0220] One advantage is to allow continuous movement of a water flow in the water circuit.

[0221] Another advantage is to allow a flow of water to circulate in subsystems of the air conditioning device arranged at different heights.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the electrical power of the pump is between fifteen Watts and twenty-five Watts, for example nineteen Watts.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the water tank 140 is at least partially cylindrical in shape.

[0224] One advantage is to promote the creation of a vortex which helps to homogenize the temperature of the water circulating in the water circuit.

[0225] Another advantage is to promote the suction of a flow of water into the water tank 140 by a pump.

[0226] According to one embodiment, the first dehumidification module 120 includes a water outlet leading to an inlet of the primary water circuit.

[0227] One advantage is to allow reintegration of the condensates formed in the first dehumidification module 120 into the primary water circuit.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes a second venturi element comprising a convergent portion opening onto a divergent portion, the water outlet of the first dehumidification module 120 opening onto said convergent portion, said divergent portion opening onto a water inlet of the primary water circuit.

[0229] Infrared concentrator and infrared diffuser

[0230] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 comprises at least one infrared radiation concentrator 160.

[0231] According to one embodiment, the infrared radiation concentrator 160 comprises at least one optical device for capturing and / or concentrating infrared radiation. This is, for example, a three-dimensional device, for example a spherical device.

[0232] According to one embodiment, the infrared radiation concentrator 160 is configured to concentrate infrared radiation emitted and / or reflected by at least one surface of at least one element of the air conditioning device 100.

[0233] According to one embodiment, the infrared radiation concentrator 160 is configured to direct the concentrated infrared radiation towards a heat dissipation circuit. The heat dissipation circuit includes, for example, a secondary water circuit.

[0234] One advantage is to allow the heat from the air conditioning unit 100 to be evacuated.

[0235] Another advantage is to allow heat to be removed via a flow of water.

[0236] According to one embodiment, the infrared radiation concentrator 160 is configured to focus concentrated infrared radiation onto an element comprising a material with an ordered crystalline structure, for example, silica or quartz. The element comprising a material with an ordered crystalline structure includes, for example, a quartz tube.

[0237] One advantage is to promote heat dissipation by using a material with high transparency to infrared wavelengths.

[0238] According to one embodiment, the heat dissipation circuit includes the element comprising a material with an ordered crystalline structure.

[0239] According to one embodiment, the infrared concentrator 160 is configured to concentrate infrared radiation stored in the second module of dehumidification 130. This refers, for example, to infrared radiation stored by the three-dimensional element.

[0240] According to one embodiment, the primary water circuit includes the secondary water circuit.

[0241] According to one embodiment, the infrared concentrator 160 includes an infrared radiation reflector arranged to reflect at least a portion of the infrared radiation emitted and / or reflected by at least one surface of the air conditioning unit 100 back into the heat exhaust circuit. The infrared reflector comprises, for example, a metallic material, such as aluminum.

[0242] One advantage is to maximize the capture and storage of radiant heat in the air conditioning device 100.

[0243] According to one embodiment, the infrared radiation concentrator 160 is arranged at a central point of the air conditioning device 100.

[0244] One advantage is to promote the capture of heat emitted by all the elements of the air conditioning system 100.

[0245] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes a heat sink dissipating the heat captured by the infrared concentrator 160 to an area outside the room.

[0246] According to one embodiment, the heat dissipation circuit includes the heat sink. The secondary water circuit includes, for example, the heat sink. The heat sink includes, for example, a conduit through which the water flowing in the secondary water circuit circulates. The heat sink includes, for example, a material with high thermal conductivity, such as copper.

[0247] One advantage is to promote the evacuation of the heat captured and concentrated by the infrared concentrator 160.

[0248] According to one embodiment, the heat sink comprises a coating layer having radiative cooling properties. This is, for example, a calcium carbonate coating.

[0249] One advantage is to allow radiative cooling in the wavelength band of the atmospheric window, promoting the emission of heat into space without being absorbed by the atmosphere.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the heat sink is at least partially arranged in a duct opening onto the first zone from which the primary airflow Fæ- is extracted

[0251] One advantage is to use a single duct, such as a chimney flue, to extract the primary airflow Fæ and to dissipate the radiant heat captured in the air conditioning device 100.

[0252] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the heat sink is arranged upstream of the first fan in a duct in which said first fan is arranged, for example in a chimney duct.

[0253] One advantage is to promote the evacuation of heat from the air conditioning unit 100.

[0254] A particular advantage of arranging at least a portion of the heat sink in a chimney flue is to take advantage of the infrared spectrum absorbing properties of the carbon nanoparticles composing the soot coating the internal walls of the chimney flue to improve the efficiency of heat dissipation.

[0255] Another particular advantage of arranging at least a portion of the heat sink in a chimney flue is to benefit from the natural draft of an airflow circulating in a direction opposite to the direction of circulation of the primary airflow Fæ, allowing to evacuate a residual hot airflow from the air conditioning device 100 while promoting the evacuation of heat outside the operating periods of the first fan, for example at night.

[0256] According to one embodiment, the heat sink comprises a water inlet, a water outlet from the secondary circuit opening onto said water inlet, the water inlet of the heat sink having a diameter greater than a diameter of said water outlet from the secondary circuit. In one example, the water flow heated by the infrared concentrator 160 circulates in the secondary water circuit in a tube approximately ten millimeters in diameter to an inlet of the heat sink approximately thirty millimeters in diameter.

[0257] One advantage is to slow down the speed of the water flow in the heat sink to promote heat dissipation. UVC Lamp and Filter

[0258] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes an air filter arranged upstream of the air inlet of the heat exchanger 110. The air filter includes, for example, an activated carbon filter.

[0259] One advantage is to filter particles from the primary airflow Fæ upstream of its cooling in the heat exchanger 110, such as particles captured by the primary airflow Fæ as it passes through the chimney duct.

[0260] Another advantage is to promote optimal air quality from the start of the cooling cycle.

[0261] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device comprises at least one type C ultraviolet radiation lamp arranged upstream of the air inlet of the heat exchanger, and oriented to emit radiation of wavelength between one hundred nanometers and two hundred and eighty nanometers towards the primary airflow Fæ-

[0262] One advantage is to decontaminate the primary airflow Fæ upstream of the cooling process.

[0263] Another advantage is to promote optimal air quality from the start of the cooling cycle. Control of the system

[0264] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning device 100 includes at least one computer configured to generate at least one actuation command for at least one element of the air conditioning device 100.

[0265] According to one embodiment, the air conditioning unit 100 comprises a plurality of sensors configured to measure different physical parameters, the control unit having a communication interface for receiving real-time data transmitted by said sensors, the control unit being configured to process said received data and to automatically generate at least one actuation command for at least one element of the air conditioning unit 100 based on said processing of said received data. The elements of the air conditioning unit 100 that can be controlled by the control unit include, for example, at least one solenoid valve of the primary water circuit and / or the secondary water circuit and / or at least one pump of the primary water circuit and / or the secondary water circuit and / or the first fan and / or the second fan and / or at least one electric generator.

[0266] One advantage is to promote optimal air quality and thermal comfort in the room according to external climatic conditions, while optimizing the energy consumption of the air conditioning unit 100.

[0267] According to several non-limiting examples, the air conditioning device includes at least one sensor or a plurality of sensors taken from: - an air quality sensor and / or; - a temperature sensor and / or; - a humidity sensor and / or; - an ozone sensor and / or; - a carbon monoxide sensor and / or; - a power sensor and / or; - a light sensor and / or; - a flow sensor, for example an air flow sensor or a water flow sensor and / or; - a sensor measuring a plurality of physical parameters taken from the previous parameters, for example a temperature and humidity sensor, or an air quality, humidity and temperature sensor.

[0268] According to one embodiment, the computer is configured to automatically and in real time control at least one solenoid valve and / or the flow rate of at least one pump and / or the speed of at least one fan based on received data characterizing at least one temperature variation and / or at least one humidity variation in the air conditioning device 100.

[0269] One advantage is to allow optimal conditions to be maintained inside the room while minimizing the energy consumption of the air conditioning unit 100.

[0270] Another advantage is to manage the thermal inertia of the air conditioning device 100.

[0271] According to one embodiment, the computer is configured to automatically and in real time control at least one electric generator based on data received measured by at least one power sensor and / or by at least one fluid flow sensor.

[0272] One advantage is to optimize the performance of the air conditioning unit 100 while reducing its energy consumption.

[0273] According to one embodiment, the computer is configured to automatically and in real time control at least one piece of equipment of the air conditioning device 100 based on at least one data received transmitted by at least one light sensor.

[0274] One advantage is the ability to automatically adjust the operating cycles of the air conditioning unit by detecting a daytime or nighttime period without requiring manual time programming. For example, the control unit is configured to reduce the speed of at least one fan and / or to control a solenoid valve in the secondary water circuit to promote heat dissipation from the unit 100 when a light sensor detects a light level characteristic of a nighttime period.

[0275] According to one embodiment, the computer is configured to determine at least one coefficient of performance of the air conditioning device 100 by means of the data transmitted by the sensors, the computer being configured to control at least one element of the air conditioning device 100 to adjust said coefficient of performance to reach a predetermined target value.

[0276] One advantage is to optimize the performance of the air conditioning device 100.

Claims

Demands

1. Air conditioning device (100) for a room, the device (100) comprising: • an air inlet (101) cooperating with a first fan for extracting and directing a primary airflow (Fæ) from a first zone located outside the room to a heat exchanger (110); • the heat exchanger (110) cooling said primary airflow (Fæ) to generate at least one cooled airflow (FAr), and comprising at least one air outlet for guiding at least a portion of said cooled airflow (FAR) to at least one dehumidification module (120, 130); • the dehumidification module (120, 130) dehumidifying said portion of said cooled airflow (Far) to generate a treated airflow (FAs), • an air outlet (102) directing said treated airflow (FAs) to a second area to be cooled located inside said room.

2. Air conditioning device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the room to be air-conditioned is a room in a dwelling having a fireplace comprising a space defining a fireplace hearth and a chimney flue, said device (100) being arranged in said space, said chimney flue opening onto the air inlet (101) of said air conditioning device (100).

3. An air conditioning device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat exchanger (110) comprises at least one primary channel (111), and further comprises a plurality of secondary channels (112) arranged circumferentially around all or part of said primary channel (111), the primary airflow (Fæ) flowing from an inlet of the primary channel (111) to an outlet of the primary channel (111) and being cooled in said primary channel (111) to generate at least a portion of cooled airflow being directed to respective inlets of said plurality of secondary channels (112) dividing said portion of cooled airflow into a plurality of secondary airflows (Fs) each flowing in a respective secondary channel (112) according to a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of said primary channel (111).

4. Air conditioning device (100) according to claim 3, wherein each secondary airflow circulates in its respective secondary channel (112) in a direction opposite to a direction of circulation of the primary airflow (Fæ) in the primary channel (111).

5. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 4, wherein the heat exchanger (110) comprises a plurality of primary channels (111), and comprises a plurality of secondary channels (112) arranged circumferentially around all or part of each primary channel of said plurality of primary channels (111).

6. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the heat exchanger (110) comprises at least one heat transfer piece arranged in contact with at least one secondary channel (112), the air conditioning device (100) further comprising a primary water circuit comprising a water reservoir (140), said primary water circuit directing a volume of water to be evaporated from the primary water reservoir (140) to said heat transfer piece.

7. Air conditioning device (100) according to claim 6, wherein the primary water tank (140) is at least partially cylindrical in shape, the air conditioning device (100) further comprising a pump for circulating a closed-loop flow of water from an outlet of the primary water tank (140) to a water inlet of said primary water tank (140).

8. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a first dehumidification module (120), the air outlet of the heat exchanger (110) leading to an air inlet (120A) of said first dehumidification module (120) and an air outlet (120B) of said first dehumidification module (120) leading to the air inlet (101) of the air conditioning device (100).

9. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the first dehumidification module (120) has a water outlet leading to an inlet of the primary water circuit.

10. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 7, and according to any one of claims 8 to 9, wherein each channel of the plurality of secondary channels (112) has an air outlet opening onto the air inlet (120A) of said first dehumidification module (120).

11. Air conditioning device according to any one of claims 3 to 7, and according to any one of claims 8 to 10, comprising a first venturi element having a convergent portion opening onto a divergent portion, the air outlets of the secondary channels (112) opening onto said convergent portion and said divergent portion opening onto the air inlet of the first dehumidification module (120), the air conditioning device (100) further comprising a second fan for directing the secondary airflows (Fsi) exiting the secondary channels (112) first through the first venturi element, then towards the air inlet (120a) of the first dehumidification module (120).

12. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the first dehumidification module (120) comprises a first tube (121) delimiting a first space (Ei) between its air inlet (120A) and its air outlet (120b), said air inlet (120A) guiding a portion of the airflow exiting the heat exchanger (110) towards the first space (EJ) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first tube (121).

13. Air conditioning device (100) according to claim 12, wherein the first dehumidification module (120) comprises a second tube (122) arranged coaxially inside the first tube (121), said second tube (122) comprising an air inlet opening onto the first space (Ei) delimited by the first tube (121), said second tube (122) comprising an air outlet opening onto the air inlet (102) of the air conditioning device (100).

14. An air conditioning device (100) according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the first dehumidification module (120) comprises a plurality of electrodes arranged between its air inlet (120A) and its air outlet (120B). ), said electrodes being configured to generate an ionizing electric field.

15. Air conditioning device (100) according to claim 14, wherein the first dehumidification module (120) comprises a first electrode and a plurality of second electrodes (124) arranged between its air inlet (122A) and its air outlet (122B), the air conditioning device (100) further comprising an electrical generator applying a negative voltage to the first electrode (123), and applying positive voltages to each second electrode (124).

16. Air conditioning device (100) according to claim 15, wherein the electric generator applies gradual voltages to each second electrode (124) from the air inlet (120A) to the air outlet (120B) of the first dehumidification module (120)

17. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 16, comprising a second dehumidification module (130) comprising a reservoir comprising at least one absorbent material, at least a portion of the cooled airflow exiting the heat exchanger (110) being directed to said second dehumidification module (130).

18. Air conditioning device (100) according to claim 17, wherein the second dehumidification module (130) comprises a three-dimensional element having an external surface delimiting an internal volume, said three-dimensional element having at least one face arranged opposite the air outlet of the primary channels (111) and receiving said second portion of primary airflow (FARj).

19. Air conditioning device according to claim 18, wherein the three-dimensional element is of regular tetrahedral shape.

20. Air conditioning device according to any one of claims 16 to 19, wherein the second dehumidification module (130) comprises at least one silicate material.

21. Air conditioning device according to any one of claims 16 to 20, wherein the second dehumidification module (130) is powered by an electrical generator applying a positive voltage to terminals of said second dehumidification module (130).

22. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an infrared radiation concentrator (160) including at least one optical device for concentrating infrared radiation emitted by surfaces of the air conditioning device (100).

23. Air conditioning device according to claim 22, wherein the infrared radiation concentrator (160) is configured to direct the concentrated infrared radiation towards a heat exhaust circuit.

24. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the air outlet (102) of the air conditioning device (100) is oriented along an axis forming an angle between 40° and 50° with a vertical axis (Zi) oriented from the floor of the room to the ceiling of the room.

25. Air conditioning device (100) according to any one of claims 6 to 24, wherein the primary water circuit comprises a plurality of solenoid valves, the device comprising a plurality of sensors for measuring physical parameters relating to the airflows circulating in the device and the waterflows circulating in the water circuit, the air conditioning device (100) further comprising a computer having a communication interface receiving in real time said physical parameters measured by the sensors, said computer being configured to automatically generate actuation commands for at least one solenoid valve and / or the water circuit pump and / or at least one fan as a function of said physical parameters received.

26. Premises comprising an air conditioning device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims.

27. ​​Building comprising a plurality of premises (100) according to claim 26.