Parallel wrapped tube heat exchanger
US4785879A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D2021/0033
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A counter flow heat exchanger comprising a plurality of tubes disposed in a bundle array or tube within tube configuration to enhance heat transfer between high and low pressure tubes in the array or tube in tube configuration. Also disclosed are a method of increasing the heat transfer capacity of a tube bundle heat exchanger and a liquid helium temperature refrigerator or a reliquefier utilizing the heat exchanger.
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