Condensing heat exchanger fins with enhanced airflow
US10006662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plate fin for a heat exchanger is provided including a base plate having a plurality of holes formed therein. The plate fin also includes a plurality of generally annular collars. Each collar is positioned substantially coaxially within one of the plurality of holes. The plurality of first collars is substantially less than the plurality of holes such that a portion of the plurality of holes does not have a collar arranged therein.
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