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Manifold heat exchanger

US4285394A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 1977
Grant dateAug 25, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 12, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/909
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat exchange apparatus is illustrated, which may be used as in a stream of solar heated air for heating flowing water, wherein an array of heat pipes is utilized in heat exchange relation with a manifold, wherein vapor medium is exchanged therebetween for conducting heat from one to the other.

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