Method and apparatus for processing fluids

摘要

The application discloses a method and apparatus for processing liquid-containing fluids present in a work chamber at elevated temperature; the method and apparatus are particularly useful in connection with a steam/hot water washing machine. A housing is provided in fluid communication with the work chamber; the housing includes a tortuous path for the escape of hot moist air into the atmosphere during operation of the work chamber. Thereafter, a blower is energized to withdraw hot moist air from the work chamber and swirl it within the housing around filter means comprising the tortuous path. The swirling, hot moist air is subjected to cooling fluids for the purpose of condensing water vapor and removing heat from the system.