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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 30, 1999
John T. Dieckmann, Belmont, MA (US);
Richard C. Williams, Ashland, MA (US);
Robert A. Zogg, Belmont, MA (US);
Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, MA (US);
Abstract
A condensate handling assembly comprises a collection container for receiving and retaining condensate, a heating container for receiving condensate from the collection container, and a heating device for raising the temperature of condensate in the heating container to pressurize condensate in the heating container. A transfer conduit interconnects the collection container and the heating container, and a one-way valve is disposed in the transfer conduit for permitting flow of condensate from the collection container to the heating container. A level sensor senses the level of condensate in the collection container and activates the heating device upon the condensate in the collection container reaching a selected level. A discharge conduit extends from the heating container and is in communication with a selected water reservoir, and a one-way valve is disposed in the discharge conduit for releasing condensate from the heating container for flow to the reservoir upon pressure of the condensate in the heating container exceeding pressure in the reservoir.