Abstract

An energy transmission system for exchanging thermal energy of a medium in a sealed loop, the energy transmission system comprises a compressor (22) having a first end and a second end, a control valve (24) having a first end and a second end for controlling the flow of the medium in the sealed loop of the energy transmission system, a first passageway extending from the first end of the compressor (22) to the first end of the control valve (24), at least one portion of the first passageway configured to form a first heat exchanger such that a medium flowing therein absorbs thermal energy, and a second passageway extending from the second end of the compressor (22) to the second end of the control valve (24), at least one portion of the second passageway configured to form a second heat exchanger for releasing thermal energy of the medium flowing therein, wherein the compressor (22) is configured for changing the pressure of at least one portion of the medium in the first and second passageway such that the pressure in at least one portion of the first passageway is different from the pressure in at least one portion of the second passageway, and the physical state of the medium is different between regions of the sealed loop.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 30/06 - Heat pumps characterised by the source of low potential heat
• F22D 11/06 - Arrangements of feed-water pumps for returning condensate to boiler
• A47J 27/16 - Cooking-vessels for use in hotels, restaurants, or canteens heated by steam