Multi-branch furcating flow heat exchanger
US-2017248372-A1 · Aug 31, 2017 · US
Heat exchanger including furcating unit cells
US2016202003A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016202003-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615077191-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Publication date | Jul 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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A heat exchanger includes a core defining a first passageway configured for a first fluid to flow through and a second passageway configured for a second fluid to flow through. The core includes a plurality of unit cells coupled together. Each unit cell of the plurality of unit cells includes a sidewall at least partly defining a first passageway portion, a second passageway portion, a plurality of first openings for the first fluid to flow through, and a plurality of second openings for the second fluid to flow through. Each unit cell of the plurality of unit cells is configured to enable the first fluid to combine and divide in the first passageway portion. Each unit cell is further configured to enable the second fluid to combine and divide in the second passageway portion.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A heat exchanger comprising: a core defining a first passageway configured for a first fluid to flow through and a second passageway configured for a second fluid to flow through, said core comprising: a plurality of unit cells coupled together, each unit cell of said plurality of unit cells comprising a sidewall at least partly defining a first passageway portion, a second passageway portion, a plurality of first openings for the first fluid to flow thr…
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- What does patent US2016202003A1 cover?
- A heat exchanger includes a core defining a first passageway configured for a first fluid to flow through and a second passageway configured for a second fluid to flow through. The core includes a plurality of unit cells coupled together. Each unit cell of the plurality of unit cells includes a sidewall at least partly defining a first passageway portion, a second passageway portion, a pluralit…
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- Gen Electric
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- Primary CPC classification F28D7/0008. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Thu Jul 14 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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