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Support for heat exchange tubes

US4344480A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1980
Grant dateAug 17, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/424
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Rows of heat exchange tubes are supported by transversely disposed support strips having a plurality of U-shaped members interconnected end to end in a manner so that said strips act as a structural member supporting the weight of the tubes and additional support elements from all rows above a given row. Each leg of each U-shaped member converges upwardly or downwardly at an angle of about 8.degree. to 15.degree. with the vertical.

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