Keel cooler with fluid flow diverter
US8376029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2003/387
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid flow diverter is provided in a standard rectangular header of a keel cooler for optimizing the coolant flow towards both the interior tubes and also towards the exterior tubes of the keel cooler. The improvement enhances the internal coolant flow and subsequent heat transfer efficiency similar to what has been realized with a non-rectangular header, for example, a header with a beveled wall.
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