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Rotary-type counter-current heat exchanger

US4235608A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 5, 1978
Grant dateNov 25, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 5, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F2203/1096
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat exchanging element for use in a rotary-type counter-current heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanging element comprises a gathering member composed of natural fiber, especially coconut fiber. And a rotary-type counter-current heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger comprises a casing, a rotary frame rotatably supported by the casing, the rotary frame having a shaft, a pair of rotor rims maintaining a predetermined distance in an axial direction of the shaft and a plurality of rotor spokes, and the heat exchanging element accommodated in the rotary frame.

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