Heating apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus for efficient heating liquids or gases comprising of a transformer having a primary and secondary winding wherein the secondary winding forms a shorted heating element permitting liquid or gas to pass therethrough, wherein the liquid or gas is heated and heat transfer may be optionally facilitated through use of disc filters disposed within said heating element promoting turbulent flow which aids in mixing and more efficient thermal transfer. In an alternative embodiment, the heating element is not the secondary winding but another portion of the circuit on the alienation side of the transformer. The heating element may be comprised of a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. In an alternative embodiment, the alienation side of the transformer may have a reverse winding which cancels reactive currents generated in the secondary winding.

1 . A heating apparatus comprising:
 a transformer, said transformer having a core, a primary winding associated with said core and adapted to generate an alternating magnetic field in the presence of an alternating power current passing through said primary winding and a secondary winding;   a heating element electrically coupled to said secondary winding wherein said heating element forms a completed circuit, wherein said heating element is hollow permitting fluid to enter and exit said heating element through an ingress point and egress point respectively;   one or more disc filters disposed within said heating element, wherein said filters promote turbulent flow and mixing of fluid within said element.   
     
     
         2 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising one or more inverters electrically coupled to said power source and electrically coupled to said primary coil. 
     
     
         3 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the inner surface of said heating element is nonsmooth, wherein turbulent flow is promoted. 
     
     
         4 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said heating element is substantially straight. 
     
     
         5 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said heating element is substantially coiled. 
     
     
         6 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said heating element follows a substantially serpentine path. 
     
     
         7 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising ingress tubing coupled to ingress point and egress tubing coupled to egress point, wherein said heating element is substantially coiled back around a relatively proximal portion of ingress tubing, wherein said coiled heating element generates reactive current, said reactive current further heating fluid contained within said relatively proximal portion. 
     
     
         8 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the inner aspect of said heating element is coated with inorganic matter. 
     
     
         9 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein said inorganic matter is: ceramic or glass. 
     
     
         10 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein the inner aspect of said heating element is coated with an organic matter. 
     
     
         11 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein said organic matter is a macromolecule. 
     
     
         12 . A heating apparatus comprising:
 a transformer, said transformer having a core, a primary winding associated with said core and adapted to generate an alternating magnetic field in the presence of an alternating power current passing through said primary winding, and a secondary winding;   a coiled heating element electrically coupled to said secondary winding said heating element, wherein said heating element is hollow permitting fluid to pass therethrough;   a reverse winded non-conductive coil electrically coupled to said secondary winding, wherein reactive currents generated by coiled first heating element and said reverse non-conductive coil cancel.   
     
     
         13 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 12 , further comprising: one or more disc filters disposed within said heating element, wherein said filters promotes turbulent flow within said heating element, promoting mixing of fluid and gas within said element. 
     
     
         14 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein said reverse winded coil is connected with the ingress tubing on the same polar side of the secondary coil. 
     
     
         15 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein said reverse winded coil is connected with the ingress tubing on the opposite polar side of the secondary coil. 
     
     
         16 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein said heating element is comprised of a plurality of rods. 
     
     
         17 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein said heating element is substantially coiled. 
     
     
         18 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein said heating element follows a substantially serpentine path. 
     
     
         19 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein said heating element is shaped to define a container. 
     
     
         20 . The heating apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein said heating element is shaped to define a trench.