Environmentally friendly method and apparatus for cooling a temperature controlled space
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United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F17C-009/02
F25D-015/00
출원번호
US-0428717
(2003-05-02)
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Viegas, Herman H.
Seshadri, Jayaram
출원인 / 주소
Thermo King Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Michael Best &
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105
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An apparatus and a method for conditioning air in a plurality of spaced apart and thermally separated conditioned spaces with a cryogenic temperature control apparatus. The apparatus includes a storage tank housing a cryogen, an evaporator coil being selectively moveable into and out of thermal comm
An apparatus and a method for conditioning air in a plurality of spaced apart and thermally separated conditioned spaces with a cryogenic temperature control apparatus. The apparatus includes a storage tank housing a cryogen, an evaporator coil being selectively moveable into and out of thermal communication with the plurality of conditioned spaces for alternately conditioning air in the plurality of conditioned spaces, and a flow path fluidly connecting the storage tank and the evaporator coil.
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1. A cryogenic temperature control apparatus for conditioning air in a plurality of conditioned spaces, the plurality of conditioned spaces being spaced apart and being thermally separated, the cryogenic temperature control apparatus comprising:a storage tank housing a cryogen; an evaporator coil be
1. A cryogenic temperature control apparatus for conditioning air in a plurality of conditioned spaces, the plurality of conditioned spaces being spaced apart and being thermally separated, the cryogenic temperature control apparatus comprising:a storage tank housing a cryogen; an evaporator coil being selectively moveable into and out of the plurality of conditioned spaces for alternately conditioning air in the plurality of conditioned spaces; and a flow path fluidly connecting the storage tank and the evaporator coil. 2. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the flow path is a flexible fluid conduit.3. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the flow path includes a valve for regulating the back pressure in the evaporator coil and the flow path.4. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the conditioned spaces is a trailer.5. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the conditioned spaces is a vehicle.6. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:a second evaporator coil being selectively moveable into and out of the plurality of conditioned spaces for alternately conditioning air in the plurality of conditioned spaces; and a second flow path fluidly connecting the storage tank and the second evaporator coil. 7. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cryogen is carbon dioxide.8. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a fan in fluid communication with the evaporator coil, the fan being oriented to selectively draw air from at least one of the plurality of conditioned spaces and to direct air across the evaporator coil.9. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a fluid conduit, the fluid conduit selectively fluidly connecting the evaporator coil and at least one of the plurality of conditioned spaces.10. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a heat exchanger selectively movable into and out of the plurality of conditioned spaces, the evaporator coil extending through the heat exchanger.11. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cryogenic temperature control apparatus is coupled to a loading dock, and wherein at least one of the plurality of conditioned spaces is the load space of a trailer.12. A cryogenic temperature control apparatus for conditioning the temperature of air in a plurality of thermally separated conditioned spaces, the plurality of conditioned spaces being located in a plurality of locations, the cryogenic temperature control apparatus comprising:a storage tank housing a cryogen; and a mobile heat exchanger moveable between the plurality of locations, the mobile heat exchanger being alternately insertable into the plurality of conditioned spaces to alternately condition air in the plurality of conditioned spaces, the mobile heat exchanger including an evaporator coil extending through the heat exchanger, and a flow path fluidly connecting the storage tank and the evaporator coil. 13. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, wherein the storage tank is coupled to the mobile heat exchanger for transportation with the mobile heat exchanger between the plurality of locations.14. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, wherein the flow path is a flexible fluid conduit.15. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, wherein the flow path includes a valve for regulating the back pressure in the evaporator coil and the flow path.16. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, wherein at least one of the conditioned spaces is a trailer.17. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, wherein at least one of the conditioned spaces is a vehicle.18. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a second mobile heat exchanger moveable between the plurality of locations, the second mobile heat exchanger being alternately thermally connectable with the plurality of conditioned spaces to alternately condition air in the plurality of conditioned spaces, the second mobile heat exchanger including a second evaporator coil extending through the second heat exchanger, and a second flow path fluidly connecting the storage tank and the second evaporator coil.19. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cryogen is carbon dioxide.20. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a fan in fluid communication with the heat exchanger, the fan being oriented to selectively draw air from at least one of the plurality of conditioned spaces and to direct air through the heat exchanger.21. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a fluid conduit, the fluid conduit selectively fluidly connecting the evaporator coil and at least one of the plurality of conditioned spaces.22. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a heat exchanger selectively movable into and out of the plurality of conditioned spaces, the evaporator coil extending through the heat exchanger.23. The cryogenic temperature control apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cryogenic temperature control apparatus is coupled to a loading dock, and wherein at least one of the plurality of conditioned spaces is the load space of a trailer.24. A method of controlling the temperature of a plurality of conditioned spaces with a cryogenic temperature control apparatus, the cryogenic temperature control apparatus including a storage tank housing a cryogen, an evaporator coil, and a flow path fluidly connecting the storage tank and the evaporator coil, the plurality of conditioned spaces being located in a plurality of locations, the method comprising:removably inserting the evaporator coil into at least one conditioned space; transferring cryogen through the flow path from the storage tank to the evaporator coil; transferring heat from the at least one conditioned space to the cryogen; and moving the evaporator coil out of the at least one conditioned space. 25. The method of claim 24, further comprising:removably thermally connecting the evaporator coil and an other of the plurality of conditioned spaces; transferring cryogen through the flow path from the storage tank to the evaporator coil; transferring heat from the other of the conditioned spaces to the cryogen; and moving the evaporator coil out of thermal communication with the other of the conditioned spaces. 26. The method of claim 24, wherein the cryogenic temperature control apparatus includes a heat exchanger at least partially enclosing the evaporator coil, the method further comprising moving air from at least one of the conditioned spaces into the heat exchanger and exhausting air from the heat exchanger into the at least one conditioned space.27. A method of controlling the temperature of a plurality of conditioned spaces with a cryogenic temperature control apparatus, the cryogenic temperature control apparatus including a storage tank housing a cryogen, an evaporator coil, and a flow path fluidly connecting the storage tank and the evaporator coil, the plurality of conditioned spaces being located in a plurality of locations, the method comprising:removably thermally connecting the evaporator coil and at least one conditioned space; transferring cryogen through the flow path from the storage tank to the evaporator coil; transferring heat from the at least one conditioned space to the cryogen; and moving the evaporator coil out of thermal communication with the at least one conditioned space; wherein the storage tank has a first pressure, the cryogenic temperature control apparatus includes a second tank, and further comprising transferring cryogen from the storage tank to the second tank and changing the pressure of the cryogen from the first pressure to a second pressure. 28. A method of pulling down the temperature of air in a plurality of thermally separated conditioned spaces with a moveable cryogenic temperature control apparatus, the moveable cryogenic temperature control apparatus including a storage tank housing a cryogen, an evaporator coil, and a flow path fluidly connecting the storage tank and the evaporator coil, the method comprising:moving the evaporator coil into at least one of the plurality of conditioned spaces; moving air from the at least one conditioned space across the evaporator coil; moving cryogen through the evaporator coil; transferring heat from the at least one conditioned space to the cryogen; and moving the evaporator coil out of the at least one of the plurality of conditioned spaces. 29. The method of claim 28, further comprising:moving the evaporator coil into thermal communication with an other of the plurality of conditioned spaces; moving air from the other conditioned space across the evaporator coil; moving cryogen through the evaporator coil; transferring heat from the other conditioned space to the cryogen; and moving the evaporator coil out of thermal communication with the other of the plurality of conditioned spaces. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the cryogenic temperature control apparatus includes a heat exchanger at least partially enclosing the evaporator coil, the method further comprising moving air from at least one of the conditioned spaces into the heat exchanger and exhausting air from the heat exchanger into the at least one conditioned space.31. A method of providing supplemental cooling to a moveable conditioned space, the moveable conditioned space including a mechanical refrigeration unit having a quantity of a refrigerant and an evaporator coil, the method including:fluidly connecting the evaporator coil to a supply of cryogen; moving air from the conditioned space across the evaporator coil; moving cryogen through the evaporator coil; transferring heat from the conditioned space to the cryogen; and fluidly disconnecting the evaporator coil and the supply of cryogen. 32. The method of claim 31, further comprising venting the cryogen out of the evaporator coil.
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