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Thin plastic-film heat exchanger for absorption chillers

US5634269A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateJun 3, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49371
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thin plastic-film heat exchanger element for apparatus, such as absorption chillers, is provided, having improved strengthening in the turning regions of the fluid passages, for enhanced resistance to bursting. A method of manufacture, for reduced wrinkling or pleating in the turning regions, is also disclosed.

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