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A condensate handling assembly comprises a collection container for receiving and retaining condensate, a heating container for receiving condensate from the collection container, and a heating device for raising the temperature of condensate in the heating container to pressurize condensate in the

A condensate handling assembly comprises a collection container for receiving and retaining condensate, a heating container for receiving condensate from the collection container, and a heating device for raising the temperature of condensate in the heating container to pressurize condensate in the heating container. A transfer conduit interconnects the collection container and the heating container, and a one-way valve is disposed in the transfer conduit for permitting flow of condensate from the collection container to the heating container. A level sensor senses the level of condensate in the collection container and activates the heating device upon the condensate in the collection container reaching a selected level. A discharge conduit extends from the heating container and is in communication with a selected water reservoir, and a one-way valve is disposed in the discharge conduit for releasing condensate from the heating container for flow to the reservoir upon pressure of the condensate in the heating container exceeding pressure in the reservoir.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method for handling condensate, the method comprising the steps of:collecting condensate in a collection container;transferring the condensate in the collection container to a heating container until the heating container is filled to a selected level;heating the cond

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method for handling condensate, the method comprising the steps of:collecting condensate in a collection container;transferring the condensate in the collection container to a heating container until the heating container is filled to a selected level;heating the condensate in the heating container to superheat or vaporize a portion of the condensate therein, and to raise pressure in the heating container to stop flow of condensate from the collection container; andcontinuing the collection of condensate in the collection container while heating condensate in the heating container;flowing condensate from the heating container to a selected water reservoir having a pressure lower than the pressure in the heating container.