Mist Dispersal System for Air Conditioners

Abstract

An apparatus for increasing the efficiency of air conditioning units, and methods of improving the efficiency of the air cooling function in air conditioners is disclosed by dispersing a water or vapor mist onto the heat transfer coils of a condenser used in an air cooling unit to effectively and efficiently reduce the use of power by the condenser and reduce the time the condenser must run. The apparatus includes fluid lines and a filter, the function of which is to remove particulate matter from the fluid, prevent scale formation, and provide a coating on the surface of certain parts of the condenser. The filter is configured to stop the flow of fluid when the filter can no longer provide these functions.

1 . A mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils, comprising:
 a) a fluid supply line, said fluid supply line being capable of transferring a fluid from a fluid source;   b) at least one fluid distribution line, said at least one fluid distribution line being capable of transferring said fluid;   c) A filter, said filter being positioned for allowing fluid to transfer throughout the mist dispersal system, said filter functioning to provide a coating for said condenser's heat transfer coils from said fluid, said filter configured to stop the transfer of fluid when said filter can no longer provide said coating;   d) a distribution manifold, said distribution manifold configured to select one of the at least one fluid distribution line to receive fluid;   e) a valve, said valve being capable of actuation to periodically block the fluid from traveling to said at least one distribution line, wherein actuation of said valve may be controlled;   f) at least one mist sprayer; said at least one mist sprayer connected to said at least one distribution line and configured to receive fluid from said at least one distribution line, said at least one mist sprayer located to disperse a mist over the condenser's heat transfer coils, thereby increasing the efficiency of the air cooling unit.   
     
     
         2 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one fluid supply line is a garden hose. 
     
     
         3 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 1 , wherein said valve can be actuated to allow the transfer of fluid using electrical energy produced by a turbine and generator placed within the condenser fan airflow. 
     
     
         4 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 1 , wherein said valve can be actuated to allow the transfer of fluid electrically to open the valve. 
     
     
         5 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 1 , wherein said valve can be actuated to allow the transfer of fluid by a mechanism that transfers aerodynamic force to open the valve. 
     
     
         6 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 1 , wherein said valve can be actuated to allow the transfer of fluid using a dynamic pressure differential of the condenser fan airflow ported directly to an air piloted valve to actuate flow. 
     
     
         7 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one mist sprayer has integral features that assist in dispersing mist by rotating under the force of the water supply pressure, thereby causing the sprayer to rotate through a circular path to increase the area of mist application. 
     
     
         8 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 1 , wherein said filter comprises particulate to prevent valve clogging, scale deposits, and inhibit corrosion of condenser parts, thereby increasing the amount of mist dispersal for the greatest amount of time. 
     
     
         9 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 8 , wherein said filter further comprises a self-sealing plug designed to prevent fluid flow through the filter once all of the particulate has been dissolved. 
     
     
         10 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 9 , wherein said particulate is polyphosphate crystals. 
     
     
         11 . The mist dispersal system for dispersing a mist onto a condenser's heat transfer coils of  claim 9 , wherein said self-sealing plug moves closer to the distal end of the filter as particulate dissolves.