Patent ID: 6537351
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A condenser assembly for condensing water out of a moist gas stream, said assembly comprising:a) a monolithic open cell foam body which forms a gas flow path for the moist gas stream, said foam body including a thermally conductive lattice which defines a matrix of open cells throughout the foam body; b) one or more coolant conduits in contact with said foam body such that each of said coolant conduits including an outer wall which contacts said thermally conductive lattice; c) means for directing the moist gas stream into said open cells in said foam body; and d) means for directing a coolant fluid into said coolant conduits whereby said themally conductive lattice is cooled thereby causing said themally conductive lattice to cool so as to condense water out of the moist gas stream.