1505 results about "Dew point" patented technology

A vacuum assembly used for warming processed substrates above the dew point to prevent unwanted moisture on the processed substrate surfaces as well as reducing negative impact on manufacturing throughput. The vacuum assembly includes a processing chamber, a substrate handling robot, and a heater which may be an optical heater. The processing chamber is configured to cryogenically process one or more substrates. The transfer chamber is connected to the processing chamber and houses the substrate handling robot. The substrate handling robot is configured to displace one or more substrates from the processing chamber to the transfer chamber. The heater is connected to the transfer chamber above the substrate handling robot such that the heater emits energy incident on the substrate when the substrate handling robot displaces the substrate in the transfer chamber.

Systems and methods for modeling the behavior of an enclosure for use by a control system of an HVAC system are described. A model for the enclosure that describes the behavior of the enclosure for use by the control system is updated based on a weather forecast data. The weather forecast data can include predictions more than 24 hours in the future, and can include predictions such as temperature, humidity and/or dew point, solar output, precipitation. The model for the enclosure can also be updated based on additional information and data such as historical weather data such as temperature, humidity, wind, solar output and precipitation, occupancy data, such as predicted and/or detected occupancy data, calendar data, and data from the one or more weather condition sensors that sense current parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, and/or solar output. The model for the enclosure can be updated based also on an enclosure model stored in a database, and/or on enclosure information from a user. The model can be updated based on active testing of the enclosure which can be performed automatically or in response to user input. The testing can include heating and/or cooling the enclosure at times when the enclosure is not likely to be occupied.

A drying apparatus for drying articles such as clothing is provided. The drying apparatus includes a chamber for containing articles to be dried and a system for supplying heated dry air at a first temperature to the chamber. The air supplying system comprises an air flow pathway having an evaporator for removing moisture from air exiting the chamber and for decreasing the temperature of the air to below dew point temperature. The air supply system further has a condenser for increasing the temperature of the air exiting the evaporator to the first temperature. The drying apparatus further has a heat pump system having a refrigerant loop which includes a compressor, the condenser, a TEV valve, and the evaporator.

In a production process for a water-absorbent resin, comprising the steps of: blending a liquid material and a water-absorbent resin; and heating the resultant mixture in order to produce a modified water-absorbent resin, the present invention is to provide: a method for uniformly and efficiently treating a water-absorbent resin favorably in view of industry, and as a result, a good-balanced water-absorbent resin having various excellent properties, such absorption capacity without a load, absorption capacity under a load, and single-layer absorption capacity under a load in contact with an aqueous liquid. The production process comprises the step of spray-blending a water-absorbent resin (A) and a liquid material (B) with a blending apparatus equipped with a spray nozzle (C), wherein the liquid material (B) is sprayed from the spray nozzle (C) and its spray pattern is a circular and hollow cone shape or a double-convex-lens and elliptic cone shape. In addition, the production process comprises the step of heat-treating a water-absorbent resin under an atmosphere having a dew point of not higher than 60° C. and a temperature of not lower than 90° C., wherein the water-absorbent resin is obtained after a drying step following a pulverization step.

An Energy and Cost Savings Calculation System is provided that automates the determination of energy and cost savings due to energy conservation measures. The system provides Multi-Variant, Non-Linear (MVNL) load forecasting techniques, energy and cost savings calculations, and Weather Ranking. The load forecasting technique may accept numerous external parameters as input. The technique may use multiple Baselines. It may also use multiple Basic Reference Periods to reduce the load forecasting error. The load forecasting technique may utilize external parameters that are updated on a daily basis, such as dry bulb temperature, dew point temperature, solar condition, and interval meter data. The technique may use Baseline Extensions to perform forecasts and Reference Period Modifications to enhance accuracy. The system may calculate energy and cost savings using Complex Rates and time-of-use (TOU) energy data. The system may rank a plurality of sources providing weather data to identify the most accurate weather data.

The present invention is directed to a water making device that collects the moisture contained in the atmosphere and condenses it into high purity water. In one embodiment, moist air entering the water making/water cooling system flows across an air filter, then a precooler heat exchanger (where the air stream is cooled to or close to its dew point) and then a water extraction heat exchanger, where the air stream is cooled further and water is extracted. The water that leaves water extraction heat exchanger is collected in a water collection device and passes from there through a primary water filter into a water storage tank. The air stream then passes across a reheat heat exchanger and exhausted to the outside. A water circulation pump extracts water from the water storage tank and circulates the water stream through an evaporator of a vapor compression refrigeration system, where the water stream is chilled, then through the water extraction heat exchanger and precooler, where the incoming air stream is chilled by removing heat to the water stream. The water stream is then circulated through the reheat heat exchanger, where the water stream is again cooled by removing heat to the cool dry air exiting the water extraction heat exchanger. Finally, the cooled water stream is circulated through the water filter to a three way valve, that directs water flow either to a dispenser or back to the water storage tank.

The invention provides an anti-condensation control method and device for an air conditioner. The control method comprises the steps that after it is detected that the air conditioner is in a refrigeration mode, the temperature and the relative humidity of the inner environment where an air conditioner indoor unit is located and the heat exchanger coiler temperature of the indoor unit are detected; the dew point temperature of the indoor environment where the indoor unit is located is calculated according to the indoor environment temperature and the indoor environment relative humidity; if the indoor environment temperature is larger than or equal to the indoor environment temperature preset threshold value, the indoor environment relative humidity is larger than or equal to the indoor environment relative humidity preset threshold value and the heat exchanger coil temperature of the indoor unit is smaller than the indoor environment dew point temperature, whether the first anti-condensation mode or the second anti-condensation mode of the air conditioner is started is determined according to the comparison result of the difference value of the heat exchanger coil temperature and the indoor environment dew point temperature of the indoor unit and the preset temperature difference value. By the adoption of the anti-condensation control method and device, the anti-condensation control accuracy of the air conditioner is improved, and the air conditioner is prevented from generating condensation.

The present invention relates to a continuous gas phase process comprising polymerizing one or more hydrocarbon monomer(s) in a fluidized bed reactor in the presence of catalyst system or polymerization catalyst and a condensable fluid for a period of at least 12 hours where the bed temperature is less than the Critical Temperature and the dew point temperature of the gas composition in the reactor is within 25° C. of the bed temperature.

A portable, potable-water generator for producing high-purity liquid water by condensation of water vapor from ambient air. The generator (125) employs an air filter (119) to remove particulates and aerosols from the incoming air. An enclosed heat absorber cools the filtered air to its dew point and collects droplets of condensate into a condensate collector (5). Before discharge, the collected dew is treated in a bacteriostat loop to destroy adventitious living organisms and to filter out undesirable and dangerous contaminants. A recirculation loop provides the ability to recirculate stored condensate, including during periods of inactivity. Further, quick disconnect fittings (55b) and variable length flexible tubing allows use of the invention to serve remote dispensers and/or appliances and allow use of municipal water treated through the apparatus in low condensate situations.

A water generating device utilizing thermoelectric cooling, also known as Peltier technology, for obtaining potable water from ambient air inside or outside a structure or dwelling, having a unique continuous duct for bringing this supply of ambient air to the device and for releasing the air back outside the device after it has been processed. This device includes a cold sink with which the incoming air is cooled below the dew point to condense the existing water vapor. The cooled air is then redirected over the heat sink which increases the efficiency and cooling capability of the device over that of using only the warmer ambient air to cool the heat sink. The rate of air flow is controlled by the variable speed of one or more fans or blowers. The fan or blower speed in turn is controlled by a device that determines the current ambient dew point by measuring the temperature and relative humidity, and the temperature of the cold sink. The incoming air flow is increased or decreased by the fan or blower, to the maximum possible flow rate without excessively exceeding the determined dew point temperature of the incoming air being processed.

The invention discloses a space environmental temperature and humidity control method and a control device thereby. In the method, a controller controls the operation of an actuating mechanism used for adjusting temperature and humidity according to temperature and humidity monitoring results so as to control the temperature and humidity of air; according to the required temperature and relative humidity of a target space, a set air dew-point temperature value of a mixed air section is set in advance in a storage; the controller compares a monitored air dew-point temperature monitored value of the mixed air section, which is monitored by a dew-point temperature sensor, with the set air dew-point temperature value of the mixed air section, which is set in advance, and judges whether the actuating mechanism is used to cool the air to lower the humidity or not; and after the adjustment decision is made, a temperature control procedure starts. Since the monitoring adjustment decision making step of the air dew-point temperature value of the mixed air section is repeated according to a set cycle in the running process of an air conditioning unit, the method can carry out necessary control of lowering humidity, raising or reducing temperature as required. The invention not only can greatly save energy, but also can stabilize a control system and realize high-accuracy control by using the control system, the temperature control and the humidity control of which are not interfered.

A gas sample and conditioning device for sampling gas in a storage or transport device and conditioning the gas to avoid dew point dropout of the gas. A chamber for regulating the temperature and the pressure of the gas is provided with external A.C. or D.C. power using the leads of existing heat tracing cables to avoid the need for additional power sources to power the temperature and pressure regulating devices within the chamber.

A method of decontaminating articles, comprising the steps of:

• • (a) moving a plurality of articles having a known temperature along a first path;
  • (b) conveying a carrier gas along a second path that includes an elongated plenum, the second path intersecting the first path downstream from the plenum;
  • (c) heating the carrier gas to a temperature of at least about 105° C. at a location upstream of the plenum;
  • (d) introducing into the carrier gas in the plenum an atomized mist of a liquid hydrogen peroxide of known concentration; and
  • (e) controlling the following:
    • (1) the volumetric flow of carrier gas along the second path;
    • (2) the volume of hydrogen peroxide introduced into the carrier gas; and
    • (3) the temperature of the carrier gas introduced into the plenum, such that the concentration of the vaporized hydrogen peroxide in the carrier gas where the first path intersects the second path has a dew point temperature below the known temperature of the articles.

An improved method and apparatus for indirect evaporative cooling of a fluid stream to substantially its dew point temperature. Plate heat exchanger has perforations 11 and channels 3, 4 and 5 for gas or a low temperature for liquids on a dry side and wet side. Fluid streams 1 flow across the dry side 9, transferring heat to the plate. Gas stream 2 flows across the dry side and through perforations to channels 5 on wet side 10, which it then cools by evaporative cooling as well as conductive and radiative transfer of heat from plate. A wicking material provides wetting of wet side. In other embodiments, a desiccant wheel may be used to dehumidify the gas, air streams may be recirculated, feeder wicks 13 and a pump may be used to bring water from a water reservoir, and fans may be used to either force or induce a draft. The wicking material may be cellulose, organic fibers, organic based fibers, polyester, polypropylene, carbon-based fibers, silicon based fibers, fiberglass, or combinations of them. The device may be operated in winter months to scavenge heat from exhaust gases of a space and thus pre-heat fresh air, while simultaneously humidifying the fresh air.

The present invention provides, in a hot dip plating system having an annealing furnace for hot dip plating steel sheet containing Si, a continuous annealing and hot dip plating method and system causing internal oxidation without causing surface oxidation of the Si in the steel and avoiding a drop in the plating ability of the steel sheet and retardation of alloying, that is, a continuous annealing and hot dip plating method using an annealing furnace having, in order, a front heating zone, rear heating zone, soaking zone, and cooling zone and a hot dip plating bath, comprising heating or soaking the steel sheet at a steel sheet temperature of a temperature range of at least 300° C. or more by indirect heating, making an atmosphere of the zones one comprised of hydrogen H: 1 to 10 vol % and a balance of nitrogen and unavoidable impurities, making a steel sheet peak temperature during heating at the front heating zone 550 to 750° C. and making the dew point less than −25° C., making dew points of the following rear heating zone and soaking zone −30° C. to 0° C., and making a dew point of the cooling zone less than −25° C.

A system and method for conditioning of very low pressure gas samples extracted from a source, heating the samples, boosting the pressure to a level appropriate for analysis, regulating the gas sample temperature and pressure to prevent dew-point dropout from Joules Thompson condensation, and passing the gas sample to an a remotely located analyzer or analyzer array where the electrical power for the pressurizing pump and heated regulator is provided by heat tracing.

The invention provides an anti-frosting method for air-conditioner equipment. The anti-frosting method includes acquiring evaporation temperature of an outdoor unit heat exchanger of the air-conditioner equipment and outdoor dew-point temperature, judging whether frosting risk exists or not according to the evaporation temperature and the dew-point temperature, and if yes, then reducing heat exchange quantity of the outdoor unit heat exchanger so as to eliminate the frosting risk. The invention further provides the air-conditioner equipment and an anti-frosting device for the air-conditioner equipment. According to the technical scheme, the frosting risk of the outdoor unit heat exchanger of the air-conditioner equipment can be found and eliminated in time, so that frosting is prevented, inconvenience brought to users during the defrosting process, and users' experiences can be improved.

A system and process for the recovery of oil from the pyrolysis of material containing hydrocarbons such as shredded vehicle tires. The system utilizes a pair of sequentially positioned packed towers to recover at least 95% of the oil contained in the pyrolysis gases. The first packed tower operates above the dew point of the water vapor in the pyrolysis gases to insure that no water is condensed and obtain a primary oil fraction having oil with a high flash point of about 60° C. or greater and a primary vapor fraction containing additional oils, fuel gases and water vapor. The primary vapor fraction is fed to the second packed tower which operates below the dew point of the water vapor to condense the water and oil having a low flash point of 34° C. or below, and provide a secondary vapor fraction containing valuable fuel gases.

The present invention provides a down hole spectrometer for determination of dew point pressure to determine an associated optimal pumping rate during sampling to avoid precipitation of asphaltenes in a formation sample. A sample is captured at formation pressure in a controlled volume. The pressure in the controlled volume is reduced. Initially the formation fluid sample appears dark and allows less light energy to pass through a sample under test. The sample under test, however, becomes lighter and allows more light energy to pass through the sample as the pressure is reduced and the formation fluid sample becomes thinner or less dense under the reduced pressure. At the dew point pressure, however, the sample begins to darken and allows less light energy to pass through it as apshaltenes begin to precipitate out of the sample. Thus, the dew point is that pressure at which peak light energy passes through the sample. The dew point pressure is plugged into an equation to determine the optimum pumping rate for a known mobility, during sampling to avoid dropping the pressure down to the dew point pressure to avoid asphaltene precipitation or dew forming in the sample. The bubble point can be plugged into an equation to determine the optimum pumping rate for a known mobility, during sampling to avoid dropping the pressure down to the bubble point pressure to avoid bubbles forming in the sample.

The invention discloses a low temperature Claus sulfur recovery process. The process mainly comprises a thermal reaction section, a catalytic reaction section and a tail gas incineration section, wherein in a combustion furnace of the thermal reaction section, partial hydrogen sulfide reacts with oxygen to be converted into sulfur dioxide, the hydrogen sulfide and the sulfur dioxide undergo a Claus reaction to generate sulfur, and process gas after sulfur separation enters the catalytic reaction section; in the reactor of each stage of the catalytic reaction section, the hydrogen sulfide and the sulfur dioxide under conventional Claus reaction, catalyst reactivation, sub-dewpoint and sub-solid point low temperature Claus reaction in sequence; after the catalyst reaction section, the tail gas which is subjected to sulfur separation enters the tail gas incineration section, and the tail gas is incinerated and exhausted in the tail gas incineration furnace. The process adopts a lower reaction temperature, contributes to performance of chemical equilibrium towards the direction of sulfur generation, so that conversion rate and recovery rate of sulfur are improved. Moreover, the process has the advantages of simple process flow, relative small equipment and investment, low operation cost and more contribution to environmental protection. The invention also discloses a device for the low temperature Claus sulfur recovery process.

A control and method for an internal combustion engine that includes an exhaust gas recirculation system to predict an intake manifold critical temperature (dew point) at which condensation would occur upon entry into exhaust gas recirculation. The control calculates the intake manifold critical temperature (IMT_Critical) as a function of predetermined, sensed or assumed values by processing an equation whose variables are occupied by the values. The control commands adjustments of exhaust gas recirculation operation in response to the calculation, preferably after the actual intake manifold temperature exceeds the IMT_Critical for a predetermined time.

A control method for an inverter air conditioner comprises: when it is determined that dehumidifying operation is not needed, a compressor is controlled to maintain the current frequency if the pipe temperature of an evaporator is higher than the dew point temperature of the indoor air, the frequency of the compressor is reduced on the premise that the compressor is allowed to reduce the frequency if the pipe temperature of the evaporator is not higher than the dew point temperature of the indoor air; when it is determined that dehumidifying operation is needed, the operation frequency of the compressor is controlled by comparing the pipe temperature of the evaporator with the dew point temperature of the indoor air, such that the inverter air conditioner performs dehumidification while cooling and reducing the temperature. A control device for the inverter air conditioner and the inverter air conditioner are also disclosed.

A method for detecting ambient conditions conducive to ice formation. The method includes the steps of measuring at least one parameter selected from a group of parameters consisting of a static pressure, a total pressure, a total temperature, a dew point temperature, and a liquid water content, and determining whether ambient conditions are conducive to ice formation based on the measured parameter.

Dehumidifying and re-humidifying cooling apparatus and method are provided for an electronics rack. The apparatus includes a dehumidifying air-to-liquid heat exchanger disposed at an air inlet side of the rack and a re-humidifying air-to-liquid heat exchanger disposed at an air outlet side of the rack. The heat exchangers are in fluid communication with a coolant loop for passing chilled coolant through the heat exchangers, and the dehumidifying heat exchanger dehumidifies ingressing air to the electronics rack to reduce a dew point of air flowing through the rack. A condensate collector disposed at the air inlet side collects liquid condensate from the dehumidifying of ingressing air, and a condensate delivery mechanism delivers the condensate to the re-humidifying heat exchanger to humidify air egressing from the electronics rack.

A system that based on changes in agricultural crop or plant characteristics or dynamics, e.g., heat stress, water deficit stress, stem growth, leaf thickness, plant turgidity, plant color, nutrient composition, etc., or changes in environmental conditions, e.g., temperature, wind, pressure, relative humidity, dew point, precipitation, soil moisture, solar radiation, etc. or a combination of both, e.g., evapotranspiration, either automatically increases or decreases the speed or rate of movement or rotation of a mechanized irrigation system, e.g., center pivot, corner, linear, or lateral move irrigation system or similar, or reports a recommended increased or decreased speed or rate of movement or rotation of a mechanized irrigation system either directly or indirectly to the end user. The system responds directly or indirectly to data outputted from monitoring systems that gather and compile environmental (non-biotic), biotic or similar information from agricultural fields and crops.

An object is to provide a semiconductor device having stable electric characteristics in which an oxide semiconductor is used. An oxide semiconductor layer is subjected to heat treatment for dehydration or dehydrogenation treatment in a nitrogen gas or an inert gas atmosphere such as a rare gas (e.g., argon or helium) or under reduced pressure and to a cooling step for treatment for supplying oxygen in an atmosphere of oxygen, an atmosphere of oxygen and nitrogen, or the air (having a dew point of preferably lower than or equal to −40° C., still preferably lower than or equal to −50° C.) atmosphere. The oxide semiconductor layer is thus highly purified, whereby an i-type oxide semiconductor layer is formed. A semiconductor device including a thin film transistor having the oxide semiconductor layer is manufactured.

The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling heat exchange temperature, collecting condensed water and cleaning an air conditioner. A heat exchanger in the air conditioner is utilized for condensing water vapor in the air conditioner into liquid-state water; dirt attached to the surface of the heat exchanger is cleared away; the surface temperature, used for condensation, of the heat exchanger is determined according to the current environment temperature and the current environment humidity, and is used as the expected temperature; the temperature of the heat exchanger is regulated and is maintained at the expected temperature through regulating the rotating speed of a compressor and the rotating speed of a fan in the air conditioner. Through analyzing the influence of the environment temperature and the environment humidity on the dew point, the optimum temperature of the heat exchanger in the current environment is determined, and sufficient condensed water is obtained for clearing dust and dirt on the surface of the heat exchanger. When the practical temperature of the heat exchanger is not consistent with the optimum temperature, the rise or the reduction of the surface temperature of the heat exchanger is realized through regulating the rotating speed of the compressor and the rotating speed of the fan, the surface temperature of the heat exchanger is maintained at the determined optimum temperature, and the water vapor in the air conditioner is condensed into liquid-state water.

The invention relates to a high-precision and constant temperature and humidity cabinet, which is used for storing special articles. The temperature and humidity in the cabinet can be controlled within designated scope automatically and constantly. In the invention, a cooling/heating semiconductor high-temperature stacking is used as a temperature control and dehumidification executive component, an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used as a humidification executive component, and an electric temperature/humidity sensor, a series of fans, keys, a display, a controller and the like are mounted, thereby realizing constant temperature and humidity. When temperature inside the cabinet is higher than preset target temperature, the temperature control semiconductor high-temperature stacking generates forward current to reduce the temperature inside the cabinet; when temperature inside the cabinet is lower than the preset target temperature, the temperature control semiconductor high-temperature stacking generates reverse current to raise the temperature inside the cabinet to the preset target temperature; when humidity inside the cabinet is higher than preset target humidity, the dehumidification semiconductor high-temperature stacking generates forward current to reduce the temperature of a condensation block in the cabinet to be below the dew point, so as to enable moisture in the cabinet to condensate and flow into a water tank to realize dehumidification effect; and when humidity inside the cabinet is lower than preset target humidity, an ultrasonic wave humidifier sprays water mist to raise the humidity in the cabinet to the preset target humidity.

The invention provides a control method and device of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. The control method of the air conditioner comprises the steps that in the condition that the air condition is in a refrigeration mode or a dehumidification mode, when the air conditioner is shut down or subjected to timing shutdown, the operation time of a compressor is detected; the operation time is compared with a first preset threshold and a second preset threshold; when the operation time is larger than the first preset threshold and smaller than or equal to the second preset threshold, the indoor environment temperature T1 and humidity RH and the temperature T2 of an evaporator coil are detected; the dew-point temperature T<dew> is calculated according to the indoor environment temperature T1 and humidity RH; whether the temperature T2 of the evaporator coil is smaller than the dew-point temperature T<dew> or not is judged; when the judgment result is yes, the air conditioner is controlled to start a drying and mould proof mode; and when the judgment result is no, the air conditioner is controlled to be shut down directly; and the first preset threshold is smaller than the second preset threshold. By means of the technical scheme, whether the drying and mould proof mode function is started is judged automatically, so that the air conditioner is more intelligent and humanized.

A dehumidifier system is connected to an interior space of a building through supply and return ducts, either directly and/or through an HVAC system. Controllable dampers can be used to select how the dehumidifier system is connected to the interior space and the HVAC system. The dehumidifier determines the dew point of the ambient air from temperature and relative humidity measurements taken at location(s) of relative humidity and temperature sensors. Based on the determined dew point, the dehumidifier system determines whether to operate. The temperature and relative humidity sensors can be located in the interior space or within the dehumidifier, where they project into the air stream flowing through the dehumidifier. The dehumidifier system operates in response in part to blower calls to the HVAC system and controls the HVAC system and a ventilation system to distribute the dehumidified air and outside air throughout the building.