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Heat exchanger

US9897383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2008
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49364
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary heat exchanger is configured for removing heat energy from a heat generator. The heat exchanger including at least one conduit for a working fluid, which is arranged in an upright position of at least 45°, each conduit having an exterior wall and at least one interior wall for forming at least one evaporator channel and at least one condenser channel within the conduit. Furthermore, the heat exchanger includes a first heat transfer element for transferring heat into the evaporator channel and a second heat transfer element for transferring heat out of the condenser channel.

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