Heat exchanger with flow director
US6997250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D21/0003
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Heat exchangers, constructed in accordance with principles of this invention, comprise a plurality of first passages, for transporting a first fluid or gas therethrough, and one or more second passages for transporting a second fluid or gas therethrough. The second passages are positioned adjacent to the first passages to permit a desired transfer of thermal energy from the first passages to the second passages. At least one manifold is placed in communication with one of the first or second passages. The manifold includes an opening disposed therethrough for receiving or dispensing the first or second fluid or gas to or from the first or second passages. The heat exchanger includes a flow director disposed therein for diverting or distributing the flow of first or second fluid or gas in a manner different from a natural fluid or gas flow within the heat exchanger. The flow director can be provided as an integral part of the heat exchanger itself, or can be provided as a separate element within the heat exchanger.
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