Heat exchanger with flow director

Details Heat exchanger with flow director Heat exchanger with flow director

2006-02-14

2006-02-14

Mckinnon, Terrell (Department: 3743)

Heat exchange

Side-by-side tubular structures or tube sections

With manifold type header or header plate

C165S099000, C165S165000, C165S159000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06997250

ABSTRACT:
Heat exchangers, constructed in accordance with principles of this invention, comprise a plurality of first passages, for transporting a first fluid or gas therethrough, and one or more second passages for transporting a second fluid or gas therethrough. The second passages are positioned adjacent to the first passages to permit a desired transfer of thermal energy from the first passages to the second passages. At least one manifold is placed in communication with one of the first or second passages. The manifold includes an opening disposed therethrough for receiving or dispensing the first or second fluid or gas to or from the first or second passages. The heat exchanger includes a flow director disposed therein for diverting or distributing the flow of first or second fluid or gas in a manner different from a natural fluid or gas flow within the heat exchanger. The flow director can be provided as an integral part of the heat exchanger itself, or can be provided as a separate element within the heat exchanger.

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