Micro-textured heat transfer surfaces
US6644388B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49391
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wrought aluminum sheet product having a textured surface for improved heat transfer properties. A plurality of textured features having dimensions of about 1-50 microns is roll textured onto one or both sides of the sheet. The aluminum sheet may be used as the fins or tubing of a heat exchanger.
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