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Method and apparatus relating to heat exchangers

US4926933A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 1987
Grant dateMay 22, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 16, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/905
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat exchanger element in the form of a cylindrical tube with an integral external helical fin extending along at least the major part of the tube length; the integral finned tube being formed by an extrusion or injection moulding process from a rigid setting plastics material. The invention includes heat exchangers incorporating or formed by the heat exchanger elements.

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