Heat generation and exchange devices incorporating a mixture of conductive and dielectric particles

摘要

A device for generating heat from an applied current, the device comprises a mixture of conductive particles and dielectric particles. The device includes at least one pair of electrodes disposed within the mixture to direct an applied current through the mixture to resistively heat the mixture. The device may further heat a liquid that flows through the mixture.

主权项

1. A device for heating a liquid from an applied current, comprising:
a) a vessel having an entrance orifice and an exit orifice; b) a mixture of conductive particles and dielectric particles contained within said vessel, the liquid flows from said entrance orifice through said mixture to said exit orifice; c) a first filter placed in series with said entrance orifice, a second filter placed in series with said exit orifice, said first and second filters keep conductive particles and dielectric particles from exiting said vessel; d) at least one pair of electrodes disposed within said mixture to direct the applied current through said mixture; and e) wherein the applied current resistively heats said mixture transferring heat to the liquid.