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US4371027A
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Economizer with an integral gas bypass
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-08
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Granted: 1983-02-01
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Expires: 1997-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A method and means for extracting heat from an exhaust stack under highly corrosive and fluctuating conditions. An in-line exhaust gas heat exchanger having selective dual concentric exhaust paths and having a plurality of longitudinal structural stringers to insure against weakening of the exhaust stack. A plurality of heat exchanger coils are located in the outermost exhaust path and means is provided for fully draining the liquid contents thereof. Temperature control apparatus is provided for both regulating the temperature of fluid within the heat exchange coils and for regulating the exhaust stack temperature for controlling critical dewpoint situations.
Inventors
- 👤 Orval E. Jacobsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:12
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D21/00; F28D21/0001; F28D21/0003; F28D21/0005; F28D21/0007; F28D7/00; F28D7/02; F28D7/024; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/007; F28F9/013; F28F2250/00; F28F2250/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for controlling corrosion in exhaust gas heat exchanger comprising the steps of: (a) determining the dew point temperature of the corrosive elements of the exhaust gases; (b) moving the exhaust gases through a fluid heat exchanger; (c) detecting the temperature of the exhaust gases downstream of the heat exchanger; (d) comparing the detected temperature with the dew point temperature; (e) bypassing the exhaust gases around the heat exchanger when the detected temperature approaches or falls below the dew point temperature.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for controlling corrosion in exhaust gas heat exchanger comprising the steps of: (a) determining the dew point temperature of the corrosive elements of the exhaust gases; (b) moving the exhaust gases through a fluid heat exchanger; (c) detecting the temperature of the exhaust gases downstream of the heat exchanger; (d) comparing the detected temperature with the dew point temperature; (e) bypassing the exhaust gases around the heat exchanger when the detected temperature approaches or falls below the dew point temperature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method for controlling corrosion as set forth in claim 1 wherein the step of bypassing the exhaust gases includes the infinite controlling of bypassing a portion of the exhaust gases in response to the detected temperature level.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-01-31 | 1986-08-02 | 1987-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-31 | 1990-08-02 | 1991-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-31 | 1994-08-02 | 1995-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |