Ceramic heat exchange module and apparatus and process utilizing same
US4377072A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 1980 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D13/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a ceramic heat exchange module 10 having fluid inlet and outlet conduits (12,20) extending from one side of horizontal manifolds (14,18). Serpentine tubes 16 extend from the opposed sides and connect the manifolds. In use, in a fluidized bed combustor 22, the manifolds are positioned between the base 30 and air inlets 32. Serpentine tubes extend into the fluidized bed 36, the fluid inlet and outlet conduits extend through the base for coupling to a working fluid supply.
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