Systems and methods for heat exchanger tubes having internal flow features
US10584923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49391
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support form defining a longitudinal axis is provided. The support form includes a first section, a second substantially solid section, and at least one flow feature form. The first section includes a plurality of unit cells of a first material joined together to form a lattice. The second section includes a second material and surrounds the first section. The at least one flow feature form is defined in the second section and is configured to generate a flow feature on a heat exchanger tube formed by plating the support form.
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