LNG (liquefied natural gas) and LIN (liquid nitrogen) in transit refrigeration heat exchange system
US8763409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D2021/0033
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger includes a housing disposed in a first atmosphere and having an upstream end, a downstream end and a chamber within the housing; a metallic block disposed in the chamber and having a passageway therethrough and through which a cryogen can flow; and a heat pipe assembly in contact with the metallic block and extending to a second atmosphere which is separate from the first atmosphere for providing heat transfer at the second atmosphere.
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