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Micro-textured heat transfer surfaces

US6925711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2003
Grant dateAug 9, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2023

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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