Tubular heat exchange systems
US9200855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchange system includes a first flow passage and a second flow passage. The heat exchange system is configured to transfer heat between a first fluid flowing through the first flow passage and a second fluid flowing through the second flow passage. The first flow passage includes an inlet header, a plurality of tubes, and an outlet header. The inlet header includes a plurality of header-tube transition portions configured to allow the first fluid to flow from the inlet header and into the tubes, the plurality of header-tube transition portions each including a smoothly curved inlet portion and a tapered tube connection portion.
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