Keel cooler with fluid flow diverter
US7481262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/483
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A keel cooler having a standard header with an internal beveled bottom wall, with orifices on the inner wall of the exterior tubes extending into the header, the orifices being in the natural flow path of the coolant flow. The orifices are sufficiently large so as not to restrict the flow of coolant. A fluid flow diverter is additionally provided in the header of the keel cooler for facilitating coolant flow towards both the interior tubes and also towards the exterior tubes.
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