GB2524709A - A cooling coil unit housed within a device that enables it to be cleaned with water and detergent - Google Patents

A cooling coil unit housed within a device that enables it to be cleaned with water and detergent Download PDF

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GB2524709A
GB2524709A GB1321013.3A GB201321013A GB2524709A GB 2524709 A GB2524709 A GB 2524709A GB 201321013 A GB201321013 A GB 201321013A GB 2524709 A GB2524709 A GB 2524709A
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Robert Graham Clive Misselbrook
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Mylor Ventures Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F7/00—Ventilation
    • F24F7/04—Ventilation with ducting systems, e.g. by double walls; with natural circulation
    • F24F7/06—Ventilation with ducting systems, e.g. by double walls; with natural circulation with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan positioning of a ventilator in or against a conduit
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/0007—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28G—CLEANING OF INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL SURFACES OF HEAT-EXCHANGE OR HEAT-TRANSFER CONDUITS, e.g. WATER TUBES OR BOILERS
    • F28G9/00—Cleaning by flushing or washing, e.g. with chemical solvents
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F2221/00—Details or features not otherwise provided for
    • F24F2221/22—Cleaning ducts or apparatus
    • F24F2221/225—Cleaning ducts or apparatus using a liquid

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  • Heat-Exchange Devices With Radiators And Conduit Assemblies (AREA)
  • Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)

Abstract

A cooling coil 1 of any design with a water or liquid cleaning mechanism. The cooling coil is within a housing 9 with vents that can be closed with a seal 12, 13, during the cleaning process. The cooling coil can be connected to an Air Source Heat Pump flow 4 and return 5, or a similar heat exchange device. A waterproof fan 2 pushes air though the housing unit when it is in cooling mode. The cleaning mechanism for the cooling coil includes a clean water inlet 6 leading to the water distribution nozzles 3 inside the housing, and a waste water outlet 7. A detergent dispenser 8 is located on the internal wall of the housing. The cleaning mechanism can be automated or activated manually via control lever 10. The cleaning process removes particles and pollutants including fats and oils if used in a commercial kitchen, for example.

Description

Title: A cooling coil unit housed within a device that enables it to be cleaned with water and detergent.
Background
Commercial kitchens of all types generally run at hot room temperatures due to the constant heat emitting from their cooking devices, be they ovens, deep fat fryers, stoves etc. This environment is also fat laden as cooking oils have been heated and are in this atmosphere. To overcome this) kitchens use extractor fans as well as air-conditioning to cool this atmosphere. At the same time) they use separate heating systems for the client areas in their establishments
Statement of Invention
This invention combines the aspects of a cooling coil) whatever its design, with those of a dishwasher which allows the cooling coils to be washed regularly and prohibit the build up of air-borne particles and pollutants, such as fats and oils on the cooling surfaces. The system is designed so that operators, or an automated process, can select each mode -cooling or cleaning -depending on requirements.
Having a clean cooling coil) whatever its design) will enable the use of an Air Source Heat Pump or similar heat exchanger, which can be located externally to the [kitchen] environment that can undertake both space and hot water heating; removing the need of a separate heating system for the client areas of the establishments.
Advantages The advantage of this invention is that it allows the use of a cooling coil to operate effectively in a warm) particle and pollutant laden atmosphere and therefore enables large cost and energy savings which derive from transferring heat from these areas -such as working kitchens -to colder areas within an establishment. Costs are saved by not having to manually clean cooling coils in these environments. Furthermore) the use of an Air Source Heat Pump will enable additional efficiencies to be delivered, as the cooling coil, whatever its design, will be operating in a warm environment) and thereby enabling an Air Source Heat Pump to operate at its highest efficiencies. The system will be able to be both retro-fitted for existing establishments as well as installed in new establishments.
Detailed Description
Referring to Figure 1, a water and air proof housing (9) contains a cooling coil (1) which is connected to an Air Source heat Pump flow (4) and return (5). Air is pushed through the housing unit (9) by operating waterproof fans (2) when the unit is in cooling mode (10). Thus, warm air is cooled and the energy extracted to the heat pump/heat exchanger. The unit forces the air through in any direction, depending on the need. When a washing cycle is required, the control lever is either manually or automatically operated (10 to 11) so that the unit is sealed) moving the seals from open (12) position to closed (13). Clean water (6) is injected into the distribution nozzles (3) which may or may not contain a heating element and when each washing cycle is finished, waste water is discharged through the waste outlet (7). Detergent may be added for the washing cycle (8). The washing cycle will remove any particles and pollutants, such as fats and oils, thereby ensuring the efficiency of the cooling coils.

Claims (11)

  1. Claims: 1. The combination of a cooling coil, whatever its design, housed within a water and air proof unit which enables it to be have air pass over the cooling surfaces in any direction for cooling purposes and also for water and detergents to pass over the cooling coils, whatever their design, for cleaning purposes and the removal of particles and pollutants, such as fats and oils from the cooling coils and the housing.
  2. 2. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 which allows for an operator driven or an automated process which converts the system from cooling mode to cleaning mode.
  3. 3. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 which can be retro-fitted to existing buildings and premises requiring its benefits.
  4. 4. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 which can be installed in new buildings and premises requiring its benefits.
  5. 5. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 that uses any design of cooling coil be they permanent or removable.
  6. 6. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 that can be connected to an Air Source Heat pump or other heating/cooling devices and heat exchangers.
  7. 7. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 that enables the use of a heat exchange process to exchange heat from one area to another.
  8. 8. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 which allows for the housing to be wall mounted, floor mounted, enclosed within another unit or exposed.
  9. 9. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 which can be designed to increase or decreasing cooling area of the coils depending on the required workload.
  10. 10. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 which can be designed to increase or decrease washing components according to the required need to remove particles and pollutants.
  11. 11. A cooling and self-cleaning device according to claim 1 which can push the air through in any direction depending on the need.
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CN110631402A (en) * 2019-09-23 2019-12-31 宋从俊 Cooling device of feed particles

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WO1994017356A1 (en) * 1993-01-25 1994-08-04 Gm Paxton Australia Pty. Ltd. Automated decontamination system for air conditioning plant
US6666038B1 (en) * 2002-09-13 2003-12-23 Richard A. Hynes Air conditioning system including liquid washdown dispenser and related methods
DE10345688A1 (en) * 2003-10-01 2005-04-21 Independent Water Gmbh Heat exchanger for water reclamation has an array of cooling coils in a cylindrical housing and with a spray cleaning system to prevent icing
WO2005037585A1 (en) * 2003-10-20 2005-04-28 Mikael Nutsos Air conditioner cleaning apparatus and method

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1994017356A1 (en) * 1993-01-25 1994-08-04 Gm Paxton Australia Pty. Ltd. Automated decontamination system for air conditioning plant
US6666038B1 (en) * 2002-09-13 2003-12-23 Richard A. Hynes Air conditioning system including liquid washdown dispenser and related methods
DE10345688A1 (en) * 2003-10-01 2005-04-21 Independent Water Gmbh Heat exchanger for water reclamation has an array of cooling coils in a cylindrical housing and with a spray cleaning system to prevent icing
WO2005037585A1 (en) * 2003-10-20 2005-04-28 Mikael Nutsos Air conditioner cleaning apparatus and method

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN110631402A (en) * 2019-09-23 2019-12-31 宋从俊 Cooling device of feed particles

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