Patent · US Expired

Heat exchanger for refrigerating cycle

US5862857A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 1996
Grant dateJan 26, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F2245/02
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat exchanger used for a refrigerating cycle has a plurality of grooves formed in the inner surface of a pipe thereof in the flowing direction of a refrigerant. At least two types of grooves which differ in width are used. The pipe also has fins which are coated with a hydrophilic paint that is black in color. This design enables the heat exchanger to provide improved performance.

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