Illinois Tool Works Inc.
ENERGY RECOVERY FROM HOT WARES

Abstract:

A device for recovering energy from hot wares includes a standalone cabinet structure having a housing that defines an internal rack receiving space and an energy recovery system associated with the cabinet structure. The rack receiving space is sized to receive and hold multiple racks of hot wares at the same time. The energy recovery system is configured to transfer heat from the hot wares to a fluid passing through the cabinet structure. A method of recovering heat from wares, and a warewash machine that includes an energy recovery system are also described.