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Embossed vortex generator enhanced plate fin

US4984626A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1989
Grant dateJan 15, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F1/325
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An enhanced plate fin of a plate fin heat exchanger wherein vortex generator enhancements are embossed above and below the surface of the plate fin for the purpose of oversizing the boundary layer fluid between adjacent fins.

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