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Process for the manufacturing of a cooling unit

US5533258A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1995
Grant dateJul 9, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49393
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for the manufacture of a cooling unit particularly for fusion reactors. The cooling unit consists of one or more parts made of heat-resistant material, preferably graphite, which are joined to at least one metallic coolant conduit, preferably made of copper or a copper alloy. The joint is produced by bringing molten metal of the coolant conduit into contact with the parts made of heat-resistant material. One or more metals of the secondary groups IV and/or V of the periodic table are introduced at the contact surface between the coolant conduit and the heat-resistant parts. The metal of the coolant conduit is thereafter cooled to solidify the coolant conduit in the desired shape.

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