ULTRA-COMPACT, SCALABLE, DIRECT-CONTACT VAPOR CONDENSERS USING ACOUSTIC ACTUATION

摘要

The disclosed technology includes techniques for improving efficiency of heat transfer devices, specifically condensers. An exemplary embodiment provides a device for condensing vapor bubbles comprising a quantity of liquid, a vapor source, and an acoustic transducer. The vapor source can be configured to introduce a plurality of vapor bubbles in the quantity of liquid. The acoustic transducer can be configured to provide acoustic energy to the quantity of liquid such that at least a portion of the acoustic energy is transferred to the plurality of vapor bubbles causing at least a portion of the plurality of vapor bubbles to condense in the quantity of liquid.

主权项

1. A device for condensing vapor bubbles comprising:
a quantity of liquid; a vapor source configured to introduce a plurality of vapor bubbles in the quantity of liquid; an acoustic transducer configured to provide acoustic energy to the quantity of liquid such that at least a portion of the acoustic energy is transferred to the plurality of vapor bubbles causing at least a portion of the plurality of vapor bubbles to condense in the quantity of liquid.