Heat exchanger tube having integrated thermoelectric devices
US7788933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49377
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger for a vehicle is shown, wherein the heat exchanger includes a plurality of tubes having integrated thermoelectric devices disposed thereon to facilitate heat transfer between the tubes and an atmosphere surrounding the tubes.
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