Energy exchange system and method

摘要

A system and method for heating water are provided. The system includes a first subcooler for receiving a first water flow, a second subcooler for receiving a second water flow, a first condenser in fluid communication with the first subcooler and the second subcooler for receiving water from both subcoolers, and a second condenser in fluid communication with the first condenser. The method involves receiving a flow of water, and transferring heat to the water using the system.

主权项

1. A system for heating water, the system comprising:
a first subcooler for receiving a first water flow, the first subcooler configured to transfer heat to the first water flow at a first heat transfer rate; a second subcooler for receiving a second water flow, the second subcooler configured to transfer heat to the second water flow at a second heat transfer rate; a first condenser in fluid communication with the first subcooler and the second subcooler, the first condenser configured to receive a combined water flow, the combined water flow including the first water flow from the first subcooler and the second water flow from the second subcooler, the first condenser configured to transfer heat to the combined water flow at a third heat transfer rate; and a second condenser in fluid communication with the first condenser, the second condenser configured to receive the combined water flow from the first condenser, the second condenser configured to transfer heat to the combined water flow at a fourth heat transfer rate.