Heat exchanger

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-24
LEARY WILSON M
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[0018]A specific embodiment of the present invention is shown in the attached drawings. For the purpose of summarizing the invention, the invention relates to an improved heat exchanger for transferring energy between a first flowing fluid and a second flowing fluid. The heat exchanger comprises a first tube having an input end and an output end. A second tube has an input end and an output end. A primary angled coupler joins the output end of the first tube to the input end of the second tube for creating a first continuous fluid path for the first flowing fluid. A third tube has an input end and an output end. A secondary angled coupler joins the output end of the second tube to the input end of the third tube for creating a second continuous fluid path for the first flowing fluid. A fourth tube has an input end and an output end. An input angled coupler joins the output end of the fourth tube to the input end of the first tube for creating a third continuous fluid path for the first flowing fluid. A fifth tube has an input end and an output end. An initial angled coupler joins the output end of the fifth tube to the input end of the fourth tube for creating a fourth continuous fluid path for the first flowing fluid. A subsequent angled coupler is secured on the input end of the fifth tube for inputting the first flowing fluid into the fifth tube. An output angled coupler is secured on the output end of the third tube for outputting the first flowing fluid from the third tube. A first aperture is positioned in th

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The efficiently of a heat exchanger can also be affected by the addition of fins or corrugations on one or both directions, which increase surface area and may channel fluid flow or ind

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[0039]FIGS. 1 thru 8 illustrate a heat exchanger 2 for transferring energy between a first flowing fluid 4 and a second flowing fluid 6. The heat exchanger 2 includes a first tube 10 having an input end 12 and an output end 14. A second tube 20 has an input end 22 and an output end 24. A primary angled coupler 62 joins the output end 14 of the first tube 10 to the input end 22 of the second tube 20 for creating a first continuous fluid path 70 for the first flowing fluid 4. A third tube 30 has an input end 32 and an output end 34. A secondary angled coupler 64 joins the output end 24 of the second tube 20 to the input end 32 of the third tube 30 for creating a second continuous fluid path 72 for the first flowing fluid 4.

[0040]The first tube 10, second tube 20 and the third tube 30 may be constructed from polyethene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), polybutylene, polyethylene, polyvinylidine Difluoride (PVDF), rubber, neoprene, sheet pl...

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[0058]FIGS. 9 thru 13 illustrate a heat exchanger 2 for transferring energy between a first flowing fluid 4 and a second flowing fluid 6. The closed reservoir 210 comprises a cylindrical body 212 having a front end 214 and a rear end 216. The cylindrical body 212 includes a first flowing fluid input bore 218 and a first flowing fluid output bore 220 for enabling a continuous tube 219 to enter and exit the closed reservoir 210 respectively. The first 10, second 20 and third 30 tubes and the continuous conduit 100 are positioned within the closed reservoir 210.

[0059]The continuous tube 219 is secured to the first tube 10 by the input angled coupler 60. The continuous tube 219 is further secured to the third tube 30 by the output angled coupler 66. The front end 214 of the closed reservoir 210 includes a second flowing fluid input bore 222 and a second flowing fluid output bore 224 for enabling the continuous conduit 100 to enter and exit the closed reservoir 210 respectively.

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Abstract

A heat exchanger is disclosed for transferring energy between a first flowing fluid and a second flowing fluid. The heat exchanger comprises a first, second and third tube having an input end and an output end. A primary and a secondary angled couplers join the output end of the first tube to the input end of the second tube and the output end of the second tube to the input end of the third tube respectively. A continuous conduit conveys the second flowing fluid between a conduit input and a conduit output. The continuous conduit has a cross sectional area less than the cross sectional area of the first tube and the third tube for enabling the continuous conduit to be inserted within the first tube and the third tube. The continuous conduit enters a first aperture to extend inside the first tube for enabling heat exchange between the first flowing fluid and the second flowing fluid. The continuous conduit exits from a second aperture of the primary angled coupler to extend outside the second tube. The continuous conduit enters a third aperture of the secondary angled coupler to extend inside the third tube for enabling heat exchange between the first flowing fluid and the second flowing fluid. The continuous conduit exits a fourth aperture to extend outside the third tube.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to thermal energy and more particularly to an improved apparatus for transferring energy between a first flowing fluid and a second flowing fluid.[0003]2. Background of the Invention[0004]Various types of apparatuses have been proposed for transferring thermal energy between two fluids. A heat exchanger is a device used for transferring thermal energy between a first flowing fluid and a second flowing fluid. Heat exchangers are commonly used in refrigeration, air conditioning, space heating, power production and chemical processing. Heat exchangers are designed to maximize the surface area of the wall between the two fluids and minimizing the resistance of the fluid flow through the exchanger. The efficiently of a heat exchanger can also be affected by the addition of fins or corrugations on one or both directions, which increase surface area and may channel fluid flow or induce turbulence. The pe...

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IPC IPC(8): F25D11/00
CPCF28D7/106F28F21/062F28F9/26
InventorLEARY, WILSON M.
OwnerLEARY WILSON M