High heat flux compact heat exchanger having a permeable heat transfer element
US5029638A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/908
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a compact heat exchanger having a permeable heat transfer element. Fluid passes through the permeable element to passages which are provided at the interface between the permeable heat transfer element and a high thermal conductivity impervious element. Heat is transferred from the fluid to the permeable heat transfer element as the fluid flows through the permeable element. Heat is transferred to the impervious element from the permeable element and from the fluid as the fluid flows through the passages. Optionally a second fluid is in thermal communication with the impervious element.
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