Turbo-compressor-condenser-expander

摘要

An isothermal turbo-compressor-condenser-expander arrangement includes heat-transferring blades that are mounted on, or surround, individual conduits. In operation, the open framework rotates in free air to promote heat exchange. The assembly includes a first plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly from a first central hub to an outer perimeter with first radial conduits that transport refrigerant under centrifugal force and compression from the hub to the outer perimeter. The first radial conduits include heat exchanging blades. A second plurality of spokes extend radially outwardly from a second central hub that each includes a second thermally-insulated conduit that transports refrigerant from the outer perimeter to the second central hub. Axial conduits extend axially at the outer perimeter. At least some of the axial conduits include an axial blade in thermal communication with the conduit.

主权项

1. A turbo-compressor-condenser-expander assembly comprising:
a first plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly from a first central hub to an outer perimeter, at least some of the first plurality of spokes each including a respective first radial conduit such that refrigerant is distributed evenly from the first central hub to each of the respective first radial conduits associated with the at least some of the first plurality of spokes and subsequently transported to the outer perimeter and a radial blade in thermal communication with the first radial conduit that promotes heat exchange radially; and a motor that rotates a central axis operatively connected to the first central hub to thereby rotate the first plurality of spokes so that the refrigerant experiences centrifugal force to perform compression with respect to each first radial conduit.