Heat exchange – Side-by-side tubular structures or tube sections – With manifold type header or header plate
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-12
2010-10-05
Duong, Tho v (Department: 3744)
Heat exchange
Side-by-side tubular structures or tube sections
With manifold type header or header plate
C165S163000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07806171
ABSTRACT:
In a parallel flow heat exchanger having an inlet manifold connected to an outlet manifold by a plurality of parallel channels, a spirally shaped insert is disposed within the refrigerant flow path in the inlet manifold such that a swirling motion is imparted to the refrigerant flow in the manifold so as to cause a more uniform distribution of refrigerant to the individual channels. Various embodiments of the spirally shaped inserts are provided, including inserts designed for the internal flow of refrigerant therethrough and/or the external flow of refrigerant thereover.
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Chopko Robert A.
Kirkwood Allen C.
Taras Michael F.
Carrier Corporation
Duong Tho v
Marjama Muldoon Blasiak & Sullivan LLP
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