Heat exchanger manifold separator installation method
US6115918A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49389
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manifold tank flow pass separator for a condenser is installed in such a way as to prevent deformation of the manifold tank longitudinal edge when a separator retention groove is formed in the tank inner surface. The inner surface of the tank is thinned or effectively cut away where it borders the tank edges, to create a cross tank, edge to edge width that matches the separator diameter or width. Then, when a tool for forming the retention groove is pushed into the tank inner surface and between the edges, it clears the edges, creating no deformation in the edges, or in the bottom surface.
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