Multiple row heat exchanger using “end-to-end” or “tube touching” positioning of the tubes for row spacing
US7036570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49373
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of increasing thermal efficiency around a plurality of tubes in a heat exchanger. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of tubes having a predetermined end configuration and a header having a number of openings corresponding to the plurality of tube. The openings are disposed in an end-to-end array wherein the predetermined end configurations touch. Finally the method secures an end of each of the plurality of tubes into a corresponding one of each of the openings in the header.
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