A venturi assisted heat transfer device and a system and a heat pump

Abstract

The present invention discloses a Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device, a Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer system and a Venturi Assisted Heat pump system. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device comprising at least two venturi nozzles, each venturi nozzle having at least two inlets and one outlet, wherein one inlet is for ambient air. The device further includes a Bi-conical chamber coupled with at least two venturi nozzles. The Bi-conical chamber is defined by a body formed by an intersection of large bases of two conical hollow bodies. The Bi-conical chamber has a first opening coupled with the outlet of one venturi nozzle, a second opening coupled with the inlet of another venturi nozzle, and a maximum diameter section formed at the intersection of the two conical walls.

Description

TITLE: A VENTURI ASSISTED HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE AND A SYSTEM AND AHEAT PUMPFIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a Heat Transfer Device, a System and a heat pump, and more specifically, to a Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device comprising multiple venturi nozzles and a Bi-conical chamber for various applications where controlled air flow and pressure differentials are desired.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] A heat pump system takes low grade heat from air or the ground and concentrates the heat to allow it to become useful in heating buildings and providing hot water.

[0003] A typical system will use a low temperature refrigerant which evaporates when air is blown over it. A fan is used to suck in air and pass it over a heat exchanger containing the refrigerant. The refrigerant boils or changes phase to gas at negative temperatures. When the refrigerant changes phase, it takes the energy required to change phase from the incoming air, cooling the air in the process.

[0004] The gaseous refrigerant is then pumped into a compressor which compresses the refrigerant increasing the heat of the refrigerant gas to temperatures over 80oC or higher. The heat from the compressor is passed onto the hot water or central heating system.

[0005] The gaseous refrigerant is then recondensed by reducing its pressure and removing its heat via radiation. The liquid refrigerant is passed back to the fan to absorb more heat. Heat pumps get energy from the air and the mechanical compression.

[0006] The compressor and the fans are the largest energy components of the heat pump cycle.

[0007] Conventional venturi systems are often limited in their ability to provide precise control over airflow and pressure differentials. Additionally, these systems may lack features such as swirl generation, particulate matter filtration, and temperature regulation, which can be important in various applications.

[0008] Venturi systems are commonly used in various industrial and engineering applications to create pressure differentials and induce airflow. Such systems are employed in situations where controlled air circulation and pressure variations are essential. However, existing venturi systems may have limitations in terms of efficiency and functionality.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention discloses a Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer device, a system and a heat pump. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device comprising at least two venturi nozzles, each venturi nozzle having at least two inlets and one outlet, wherein one inlet is for ambient air. The device further includes a Bi-conical chamber coupled with at least two venturi nozzles. The Bi-conical chamber is defined by a body formed by an intersection of large bases of two conical hollow bodies. The Bi-conical chamber has a first opening coupled with the outlet of one venturi nozzle, a second opening coupled with the inlet of another venturi nozzle, and a maximum diameter section formed at the intersection of the two conical walls.

[0010] The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device comprises the following components:

[0011] Venturi Nozzles: The device includes at least two venturi nozzles, each with at least two inlets and one outlet. One of the inlets is designed for ambient air intake, and the nozzles are configured to create a low-pressure zone within the Bi-conical chamber.

[0012] Bi-conical Chamber: A Bi-conical chamber is coupled with the venturi nozzles. This chamber is defined by a body formed by an intersection of large bases of two conical hollow bodies. The Bi-conical chamber has a first opening coupled with the outlet of one venturi nozzle, a second opening coupled with the inlet of another venturi nozzle, and a maximum diameter section formed at the intersection of the two conical walls.

[0013] Swirl Vane Hub: A swirl vane hub is coupled at the first opening of the Bi- conical chamber and is configured to induce swirling motion of air passing through the Bi- conical chamber.

[0014] Motored impeller Blade: A motored impeller is coupled inside the body at the maximum diameter section and is configured to generate a controlled flow of air within the Bi- conical chamber.

[0015] Guide Vanes: Guide vanes are coupled to the body wall inside the Bi-conical chamber and are designed to direct the flow of air passing through the chamber.

[0016] Wire Mesh: A wire mesh is coupled to the body wall inside the Bi-conical chamber and is configured to filter particulate matter from the air passing through the chamber.

[0017] Cooling Jacket: A cooling jacket is coupled to the body wall outside the Bi- conical chamber and is configured to dissipate heat generated within the chamber. The cooling jacket is equipped with channels for coolant circulation to regulate the temperature within the Bi-conical chamber.

[0018] Materials: The Bi-conical chamber and its components are constructed from materials selected from the group consisting of metals, plastics, and composites.

[0019] Operative Connection: The motored impeller is operatively connected to a power source to facilitate controlled air flow.

[0020] The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device described herein provides a novel and versatile solution for controlled airflow and pressure differentials in various applications. The combination of multiple venturi nozzles, a Bi-conical chamber, swirl vane hub, motored impeller blade, guide vanes, wire mesh, and a cooling jacket ensures enhanced performance, efficiency, and functionality. This device can find applications in industries requiring precise air circulation, pressure control, and temperature regulation.

[0021] In another aspect, the Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer System is configured to suck in atmospheric air to produce compressed air. It includes a plurality of Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer devices fluidically coupled to each other to form a first toroidal loop. The first toroidal loop develops a predetermined pressure, and a pressure valve is provided at the first toroidal outlet to allow opening after the predetermined pressure is reached.

[0022] In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a Venturi Assisted Heat Pump System is disclosed. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer System is having a Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System (herein after may be referred as “TOVENS”), which is configured to suck in atmospheric air to produce compressed air. The compressed air gets heated up due to mechanical energy of the motored impeller. The heat of the compressed air is absorbed by the refrigerant flowing the cooling jacket to form evaporated refrigerant. The evaporatedrefrigerant is then transferred to a condenser to condense the refrigerant and re-circulate the condensed refrigerant to the Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System. The condenser is a vector cancelling condenser (herein after may be referred as “VECC”). A stream of cold compressed air is released from the Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System that is used for generating electricity and provide cooling or air conditioning.BREIF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING

[0023] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of various embodiments, is better understood when read in conjugation with the drawings provided herein. For the purposes of illustration, there is shown in the drawing, exemplary embodiments; however, the presently disclosed subject matter is not limited to the specific device disclosed.

[0024] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device, according to one aspect of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 2 illustrates a schematic view of a Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer system, according to another aspect of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 3 illustrates a schematic view of a Venturi Assisted Heat Pump system, according to another aspect of the present disclosure.

[0027] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawing.LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALSDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0028] Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.

[0029] The terminology used in the present disclosure is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms "a," "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," "including," and "having," are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, modules, units and / or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.

[0030] The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third, etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.

[0031] The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device (hereinafter may be referred as “device”) is an innovative device designed to efficiently manipulate and control the flow of air while achieving a variety of desirable effects, including creating low-pressure zones and facilitating air filtration. This device is comprised of several components that work in tandem to achieve its intended functionality.

[0032] At the core of the Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device are at least two venturi nozzles (110, 120), each of which features multiple inlets (112, 114) and a single outlet (116). One of the inlets (114) is specifically designed to admit ambient air into the device, while the other inlets are used for other purposes described herein.

[0033] These venturi nozzles are interconnected through a Bi-conical chamber (130), which serves as a pivotal component of the device. The Bi-conical chamber (130) is defined by a body (132) formed at the intersection of two conical hollow bodies (132a, 132b). This chamber is equipped with a first opening (134) that is coupled to the outlet (116) of one of the venturi nozzles (110) and a second opening (136) that is connected to the inlet (122) of another venturi nozzle (120). Within the Bi-conical chamber (130), a maximum diameter section (138) is formed at the intersection of the two conical walls (132a, 132b), which plays a crucial role in the device's operation.

[0034] To further enhance the device's performance, a swirl vane hub (140) is affixed at the first opening (134) of the Bi-conical chamber (130). This swirl vane hub (140) is designed to induce a swirling motion in the air passing through the chamber, contributing to the device's overall efficiency.

[0035] Additionally, a motored impeller (150) is integrated within the body (132) at the maximum diameter section (138) of the Bi-conical chamber (130). The motored impeller (150) is configured to generate a controlled flow of air within the chamber, which can be tailored to meet specific requirements.

[0036] Guide vanes (160) are strategically positioned on the inner wall of the Bi- conical chamber (130) to direct and guide the flow of air, optimizing its movement through the device.

[0037] For the purpose of air filtration, a wire mesh (170) is installed on the inner wall of the Bi-conical chamber (130), providing a means to filter out particulate matter and maintain air quality.

[0038] To manage heat generated within the device, a cooling jacket (180) is attached to the outer wall of the Bi-conical chamber (130). This cooling jacket (180) is designed with channels that facilitate the circulation of coolant, effectively regulating the temperature within the chamber.

[0039] The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device is versatile and can be constructed from a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, depending on the specific application and environmental conditions.

[0040] Furthermore, the motored impeller (150) can be connected to a power source, enabling precise control over the airflow within the device, while the cooling jacket (180) serves to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

[0041] In summary, the Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device is a sophisticated apparatus that combines various components to achieve controlled airflow, low-pressure zones, air filtration, and temperature regulation, making it suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries.

[0042] In another aspect, as illustrated in Figure 2, the Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer System (200) is configured to suck in atmospheric air to produce compressed air. It includes a plurality of Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer devices (210) fluidically coupled to each other to form a first toroidal loop (220). The first toroidal loop (220) develops a predetermined pressure, and a pressure valve (240) is provided at the first toroidal outlet (230) to allow opening after the predetermined pressure is reached.

[0043] In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, as illustrated in Figure 3, a Venturi Assisted Heat Pump System (300) is disclosed. The Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System (200) is having a Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System (200) (herein after may bereferred as “TOVENS”), which is configured to suck in atmospheric (400) air to produce compressed air. The compressed air gets heated up due to mechanical energy of the motored impeller. The heat of the compressed air is absorbed by the refrigerant flowing the cooling jacket to form evaporated refrigerant (410). The evaporated refrigerant (410) is then transferred to a condenser (500) to condense the refrigerant and re-circulate the condensed refrigerant (420) to the Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System (200). The condenser is a vector cancelling condenser (herein after may be referred as “VECC”). A stream of cold compressed air (430) is released from the Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System (200) that is used for generating electricity and provide cooling or air conditioning.

[0044] The other wall of VECC is enclosed on a spherical covering which have water circulation, wherein cold water (510) comes in and hot water goes out (520). The water absorb the heat from the VECC wall and heat up providing the hot water for showers, washing and central heating systems. The refrigerant will condense and give off its latent heat of condensation to the VECC wall and the incoming water cooling agent. The water will be hot and be used for showers and hot water. Hot water in buildings need to be above 60oC to prevent legionnaires disease and this system provides water to over 80oC if required or more.

[0045] The numerical values given for various physical parameters, dimensions, and quantities are only approximate values and it is envisaged that the values higher than the numerical value assigned to the physical parameters, dimensions, and quantities fall within the scope of the invention unless there is a statement in the specification to the contrary.

[0046] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the specific features of the preferred embodiment, it will be appreciated that many additional features can be added and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiment without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

Claims

Claims:

1. A Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device (100) comprising: at least two venturi nozzles (110, 120), each venturi nozzle having at least two inlets (112, 114) and one outlet (116), wherein one inlet (114) is for ambient air; a Bi-conical chamber (130) coupled with at least two venturi nozzles (110, 120), the Bi-conical chamber (130) defined by a body (132) formed by an intersection of large bases of two conical hollow bodies (132a, 132b), wherein the Bi-conical chamber (130) has a first opening (134) coupled with the outlet (116) of one venturi nozzle (110), a second opening (136) coupled with the inlet (122) of another venturi nozzle (120), and a maximum diameter section (138) formed at the intersection of the two conical walls (132a, 132b).

2. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, further comprising a swirl vane hub (140) coupled at the first opening (134) of the Bi-conical chamber (130).

3. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 2, wherein the swirl vane hub (140) is configured to induce swirling motion of air passing through the Bi-conical chamber (130).

4. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, further comprising a motored impeller (150) coupled inside the body (132) at the maximum diameter section (138).

5. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 4, wherein the motored impeller (150) is configured to generate a flow of air within the Bi-conical chamber (130).

6. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, further comprising guide vanes (160) coupled to the body (132) wall inside the Bi-conical chamber (130).

7. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 6, wherein the guide vanes (160) are configured to direct the flow of air passing through the Bi-conical chamber (130).

8. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, further comprising a wire mesh (170) coupled to the body (132) wall inside the Bi-conical chamber (130).

9. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 8, wherein the wire mesh (170) is configured to filter particulate matter from the air passing through the Bi-conical chamber (130).

10. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, further comprising a cooling jacket (180) coupled to the body (132) wall outside the Bi-conical chamber (130).

11. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 10, wherein the cooling jacket (180) is configured to dissipate heat generated within the Bi-conical chamber (130).

12. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, wherein the at least two venturi nozzles (110, 120) are configured to create a low-pressure zone within the Bi-conical chamber (130).

13. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, wherein the Bi-conical chamber (130) is formed from materials selected from the group consisting of metals, plastics, and composites.

14. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, wherein the motored impeller (150) is operatively connected to a power source to facilitate controlled air flow.

15. The Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer Device of claim 1, wherein the cooling jacket (180) is configured with channels for coolant circulation to regulate the temperature within the Bi-conical chamber (130).

16. A Venturi Assisted Heat Transfer System comprising: a plurality of venturi assisted heat transfer device fluidically coupled with each other to form a first toroidal loop and configured to suck in atmospheric air to produce compressed air; a first toroidal outlet configured to provide outlet to the compressed air after a predetermined pressure is developed in the first toroidal loop; and a pressure valve provided at the first toroidal outlet, wherein the pressure valve is configured to allow opening of the first toroidal outlet after the predetermined pressure is developed in the first toroidal loop.

17. A Venturi Assisted Heat Pump System (300) comprising:a Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System (200) configured to suck in atmospheric (400) air to produce cooled compressed air and evaporated refrigerant; a condenser fluidically coupled with the Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System (200), the condenser is configured to condense evaporated refrigerant and condense the refrigerant and re-circulate the condensed refrigerant (420) to the Venturi Assisted Heat transfer System (200).

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