Patent ID: 6606866
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: B60H,B60N,F04D,F25B

Abstract:
A thermoelectric heat exchanger system comprising:a first heat exchanger formed about an axis and configured such that fluid flows along the first heat exchanger at least partially in a first direction; a second heat exchanger formed about the axis and configured such that fluid flows along the second heat exchanger at least partially in a direction other than the first direction; and a thermoelectric device having opposing surfaces that generate a temperature gradient between one surface and an opposing surface in response to electrical current flowing through the thermoelectric device, the one surface in thermal communication with the first heat exchanger and the opposing surface in thermal communication with the second heat exchanger, wherein at least one of the first and second heat exchangers are configured to provide substantial thermal isolation in the direction of flow, and wherein the first direction is at least partially outward from the axis.