Surface condenser

Details Surface condenser Surface condenser

1979-09-18

1981-04-07

Richter, Sheldon J.

Heat exchange

With first fluid holder or collector open to second fluid

165147, 165167, 165170, F28B 908, F28B 902

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042600154

ABSTRACT:
A surface condenser particularly suitable for being used in a zero gravity environment and which is easy to be manufactured. It comprises at least one pair of coextensive elements spaced apart from each other to form a relatively narrow gap therebetween, said gap having a width which is tapered from the outer ends of said elements towards a defined portion thereof. Peripheral distributor means extends along the outer ends of the elements and has its interior space in communication with the gap at the larger width side thereof, said distributor means having an inlet for the vapor to be condensed. Collector means is provided in communication with the interior space of the gap at the smaller width side thereof for collecting the condensed liquid.

REFERENCES:
patent: 412088 (1889-10-01), Haubtman
patent: 1958899 (1934-05-01), MacAdams
patent: 3232341 (1966-02-01), Woodworth
patent: 3362468 (1968-01-01), Olson

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