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In one embodiment, the present invention eradicates pests, such as bedbugs, and toxic mold, for example, among other organisms that invade a dwelling, structure, building, vehicle, or other enclosure. The system includes a burner element having a heat exchanger in contact with the exhaust gas, the h

In one embodiment, the present invention eradicates pests, such as bedbugs, and toxic mold, for example, among other organisms that invade a dwelling, structure, building, vehicle, or other enclosure. The system includes a burner element having a heat exchanger in contact with the exhaust gas, the heat exchanger on the burner heats a heat transfer fluid (HTF). High pressure HTF flow is used to drive isolation pumps, electrical generators, fans, and other auxiliary equipment. A pressure management system within each heat exchanger ensures optimum flow of HTF. The fluid exchanger is either air-to-fluid or fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger.

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1. A device for eradicating organisms from an enclosed space, the device comprising: a supply of HTF enclosed in a storage tank, the storage tank in fluid communication witha thermal mixing block, adapted to mix the HTF to a pre-determined temperature using a warm supply line in fluid communication

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A device for eradicating organisms from an enclosed space, the device comprising: a supply of HTF enclosed in a storage tank, the storage tank in fluid communication witha thermal mixing block, adapted to mix the HTF to a pre-determined temperature using a warm supply line in fluid communication with a system cooler;a scavenger adapted to receive the pre-determined temperature HTF from the thermal mixing block at a pre-determined pressure, the pre-determined pressure being attained by a first pressure regulator device;a burner unit comprising a first burner chamber adapted to heat the HTF received from the scavenger to a second pre-determined temperature; and at least one fluid-to-air heat exchanger adapted to receive the HTF from the burner unit and return the HTF to the system cooler; and wherein the first pressure regulator device comprises a positive displacement pump in fluid communication with the thermal mixing block, adapted to receive the pre-determined temperature HTF therefrom and pump the HTF to a pressure regulator valve having an overpressure return line in fluid communication with the storage tank and further, the pressure regulator valve in fluid communication with a pressure/flow management manifold having an over-pressure/over-temperature return line to the system cooler and the pressure/flow management manifold being in fluid communication with the scavenger so as to allow delivery of the HTF to the scavenger. 2. The device of claim 1 wherein the scavenger further comprises: an air-to-fluid heat exchanger arranged over an exhaust of the first burner chamber;an inlet line adapted to receive the HTF, the inlet line providing the HTF to the air-to-fluid heat exchanger whereby exhaust of the first burner heats the HTF;a return line in fluid communication with the air-to-fluid heat exchanger whereby the heated HTF is directed to the first burner. 3. The system of claim 1 wherein the system cooler further comprises: a first chamber for mixing the HTF;a hot return line in fluid communication with the at least one fluid-to-air heat exchanger, the hot return line coupled to the first chamber;the over-pressure/over-temperature return line coupled to the first chamber, the over-pressure/over-temperature return line in fluid communication with the first pressure regulator device;a cooling chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber; anda second chamber in fluid communication with the cooling chamber, the second chamber coupled to an overpressure escape line having a vented cap, a short dwell return line in fluid communication with the storage tank, and wherein the warm supply line comprises a long-dwell return line in fluid communication with the thermal mixing block. 4. A system for eradicating organisms from an enclosed space, the system comprising: at least one canopy adapted to receive a volume of heated air;a device comprising a supply of HTF enclosed in a storage tank, the storage tank in fluid communication with thermal mixing block, adapted to mix the HTF to a pre-determined temperature using a warm supply line in fluid communication with a system cooler, a scavenger adapted to receive the pre-determined HTF from the thermal mixing block at a pre-determined pressure, the pre-determined pressure being attained by a pressure regulation means, a burner unit comprising a first burner chamber adapted to heat the HTF received from the scavenger to a second-predetermined temperature, and at least one fluid-to-air heat exchanger adapted to receive the HTF from the burner unit and return the HTF to the system cooler;and wherein the device is further adapted to couple to the at least one canopy and deliver the volume of heated air; andwherein the pressure regulation means comprises a positive displacement pump in fluid communication with the thermal mixing block, adapted to receive the pre-determined temperature HTF therefrom and pump the HTF to a pressure regulator valve having an overpressure return line in fluid communication with the storage tank and further, the pressure regulator valve in fluid communication with a pressure/flow management manifold and the pressure/flow management manifold being in fluid communication with the scavenger so as to allow delivery of the HTF to the scavenger. 5. The system of claim 4 wherein the scavenger further comprises: an air-to-fluid heat exchanger arranged over an exhaust of the first burner chamber;an inlet line adapted to receive the HTF, the inlet line providing the HTF to the air-to-fluid heat exchanger whereby exhaust of the first burner heats the HTF;a return line in fluid communication with the air-to-fluid heat exchanger whereby the heated HTF is directed to the first burner. 6. The system of claim 4 wherein the system cooler further comprises: a first chamber for mixing the HTF;a hot return line in fluid communication with the at least one fluid-to-air heat exchanger, the hot return line coupled to the first chamber;the over pressure return line coupled to the first chamber, the over pressure return line in fluid communication with the pressure regulation means;a cooling chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber; anda second chamber in fluid communication with the cooling chamber, the second chamber coupled to an overpressure escape line having a vented cap, a short dwell return line in fluid communication with the storage tank, and wherein the warm supply line comprises a long-dwell return line in fluid communication with the thermal mixing block.