Method of forming alternating-flow heat exchangers
US5373634A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4935
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for preparing a alternating-flow heat exchanger is disclosed, in which a ceramic structure is provided having straight, open-ended passageways therethrough. Channels or orifices are drilled into the side of the structure, into and transverse to some of the passageways, and the open ends of these passageways are then plugged. The ceramic materials is fired for a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a monolithic ceramic alternating-flow structure.
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