Thin plastic-film heat exchanger for absorption chillers
US5992508A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2016 |
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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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