Adjustable multi-pass heat exchanger
US10443945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D2021/007
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air conditioner includes a heat exchanger having one or more flow paths. At least one of the flow paths is associated with more than one pass and/or fluid flow through the flow path is restricted. A setting of the beat exchanger includes associations between flow path(s) and/or pass(es). A setting for the heat exchanger is determined and the heat exchanger is allowed to operate in the determined setting.
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