Patent ID: 9372036
Filing Date: 2016-06-21
CPC Classification: B60H,F24F,F25D,F28F,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method comprising; performing an automated introduction of a fluid into a condensate drain line; and removing at least one of microbial material and non-microbial debris from the condensate drain line by flowing the fluid through the condensate drain line; wherein performing the automated introduction of the fluid into the condensate drain line comprises providing at least one control signal to at least one fluid flow regulation device; and wherein providing the at least one control signal to the at least one fluid flow regulation device comprises providing at least one control signal to a pump to cause the pump to pump the fluid into one selected from the condensate drain line and a fluid storage tank coupled between the pump and the condensate drain line; and wherein providing the at least one control signal to the pump comprises providing the at least one control signal to a fluid pump to cause the fluid pump to pump fluid into a fluid storage tank coupled between the fluid pump and the condensate drain line and wherein providing the at least one control signal to the at least one fluid flow regulation device comprises providing at least one control signal to a first control valve to cause the first control valve to at least partially open to introduce the fluid into the condensate drain line.