Heat exchanger

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2003-04-30

2008-03-04

Ciric, Ljiljana (Department: 3744)

Heat exchange

Three non-communicating fluids

C165S148000, C165S173000, C165S176000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07337832

ABSTRACT:
An improved heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The heat exchanger typically includes at least one end tank; and a plurality of spaced apart extruded metal tubes with fins between the spaced tubes. The heat exchanger may be single or multi-fluid. In preferred embodiments, the heat exchanger is arranged to have tubes or tube arrangements the improve heat transfer efficiency.

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