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Heat pipe manifold heat exchanger

US4337825A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 1981
Grant dateJul 6, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 6, 2001

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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