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Flow distribution regulation arrangement with bimetallic elements for adjusting the flow distribution in a cooling channel

US8434692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2007
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7737
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flow distribution regulation arrangement in a cooling channel is provided. The flow distribution regulation arrangement includes a plurality of bimetallic elements adapted to adjust a local flow of a cooling medium in the cooling channel in response to a heat load onto the bimetallic elements, wherein the heat load originates from local boundary sub areas of the cooling channel.

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