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Directional solidification furnace heat exchanger

US9139931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2011
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B35/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A heat exchanger system for use in a directional solidification furnace is disclosed. The heat exchanger includes a plate having a flow path formed in the plate for directing a flow of coolant. The flow path has an inlet positioned adjacent an outlet. A wall separates the inlet and the outlet of the flow path. The heat exchanger includes a cover having an opening in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet of the flow path. An inner conduit is connected to the inlet of the flow path and an outer conduit is connected to the outlet of the flow path.

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