Liquid separator and heat exchanger assembly having the same

Abstract

A liquid separator and a heat exchanger assembly having the same, the liquid separator including a cylindrical body (10) having an inlet end (11), an outlet end (12), and a communicating chamber (13) communicating with both the inlet end (11) and the outlet end (12), and a distribution structure (20) mounted in the communicating chamber (13), the distribution structure (20) including an inlet plate (21) and a flow dividing plate (22) arranged at a distance from each other, A separation chamber 23 is located between the inlet plate 21 and the dividing plate 22, the inlet plate 21 having an inlet 211, the dividing plate 22 located on the side of the inlet plate 21 away from the inlet end 11, the dividing plate 22 located at the outlet end 12, and the dividing plate 22 having a separation outlet 221, both of which communicate with the separation chamber 23. This separator solves the problems of insufficient mixing of fluids and poor distribution effect in the prior art.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] Cross-referencing basics This application is Priority of the international patent application filed on November 18, 2023, bearing application number PCT / CN2023 / 132478; Priority is claimed to a patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on November 18, 2022, bearing application number 202211447368.3 and titled "Liquid separator and heat exchanger assembly having the same."

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioning systems, and more particularly to a liquid separator and a heat exchanger assembly having the same. [Background technology]

[0003] Currently, in conventional air conditioning systems, a liquid separator is usually connected to the liquid inlet end of the heat exchanger, and the effect of mixing and dividing the fluid by the separator directly affects the working efficiency of the heat exchanger.

[0004] However, conventional separator technology often suffers from problems such as insufficient mixing of fluids and poor distribution efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main object of the present application is to provide a liquid separator and a heat exchanger assembly having the same to solve the problems of insufficient fluid mixing and poor distribution effect in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present application, there is provided a separator including a cylinder having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a communicating chamber communicating with both the inlet end and the outlet end, and a distribution structure mounted within the communicating chamber, the distribution structure including an inlet plate and a flow divider plate arranged at a distance from each other, with a separation chamber between the inlet plate and the flow divider plate, the inlet plate having an inlet, the flow divider plate being arranged on a side of the inlet plate away from the inlet end, the flow divider plate being arranged at the outlet end, and the flow divider plate having a separation outlet, the inlet and the separation outlet both communicating with the separation chamber.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application The inflow plate, the flow divider plate and the inner wall of the cylinder surround and form a separation chamber, or the distribution structure further includes a connecting plate, which is located between the inflow plate and the flow divider plate, and the inflow plate, the flow divider plate and the connecting plate surround and form a separation chamber.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application The inlet is a circular hole, the inlet plate is a circular plate, the center of the inlet overlaps with the center of the inlet plate, and there are multiple separation outlets, which are spatially arranged around the axis of symmetry of the inlet and are equally spaced along the circumferential direction.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application The inlet is a first flange port, the flange of which extends in a direction from the inlet to the separation outlet and is located on the side of the inlet plate closer to the flow divider plate, and / or the separation outlet is a second flange port, the flange of which extends in a direction from the inlet to the separation outlet and is located on the side of the flow divider plate farther from the inlet plate.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application If the distance between the inlet plate and the outlet plate is L1 and the flange length of the first flange port is L2, then 1 / 5≦L2 / L1≦1 / 3.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application , where R1 is the radius of the inlet and R2 is the radius of the separation outlet, 1 / 4≦R2 / R1≦1 / 2, and / or d is the radial distance between the inlet and the separation outlet, 1 / 2≦d / R1≦2 / 3.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application The separator further includes a filter mounted within the communication chamber and disposed between the inlet end and the distribution structure.

[0013] In some embodiments of this applicationThe filter includes an attachment segment and a filtration segment connected to each other, the attachment segment is attached in the communicating chamber, the shape of the attachment segment conforms to the shape of the inner wall of the cylinder, the attachment segment is in close contact with the inner wall of the cylinder, the filtering cross section of the filtration segment gradually decreases along the extension direction from the attachment segment to the filtration segment, the cylinder has a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion is formed by the side wall of the cylinder being recessed into the communicating chamber and abutting against and restricting the filtration segment.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application The cylinder includes an expanding segment and a separating segment connected to each other, an inlet end is formed at one end of the expanding segment away from the separating segment, an outlet end is formed at one end of the separating segment away from the expanding segment, and the attachment segment and the distribution structure are both attached to the separating segment.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided a heat exchanger assembly including a heat exchanger and a liquid separator as provided above, the liquid separator being connected to the heat exchanger.

[0016] By applying the technical aspects of the present application, a communicating chamber is provided within the cylinder, and a distribution structure is provided within the communicating chamber. In the distribution structure, an inlet plate and a flow divider plate are spaced apart to form a separation chamber, and an inlet is provided on the inlet plate and a separation outlet is provided on the flow divider plate. After the fluid enters the communicating chamber, it passes through the inlet into the separation chamber and is thoroughly mixed before being separated and flowing out through the separation outlet, thereby improving the effectiveness of fluid distribution and mixing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] The drawings in the specification that form a part of this application are intended to provide a further understanding of the application, and the schematic examples and their descriptions in the application are intended to help interpret the application and are not intended to unduly limit the application.

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 shows a structural schematic diagram of a separator according to Example 1 of the present application. [Figure 2] 1 shows a schematic diagram of the dimensions of the structure of a separator according to Example 1 of the present application.

[0019] Here, the above drawings include the following reference numerals: 10 cylindrical body, 11 inlet end, 12 outlet end, 13 communication chamber, 14 restriction protrusion, 15 expansion segment, 16 separation segment, 20 distribution structure, 21 inflow plate, 211 inlet, 22 dividing plate, 221 separation outlet, 23 separation chamber, 24 connecting plate, 30 filter, 31 mounting segment, 32 filtration segment, 41 inlet tube, 42 separation tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] It should be noted that, unless contradictory, the embodiments and features in the embodiments in the present application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments with reference to the drawings.

[0021] 1 and 2, a first embodiment of the present application provides a liquid separator including a cylindrical body 10, a distribution structure 20, and a filter 30. The cylindrical body 10 has an inlet end 11, an outlet end 12, and a communicating chamber 13 that communicates with both the inlet end 11 and the outlet end 12. The distribution structure 20 is attached within the communicating chamber 13. The distribution structure 20 in this embodiment includes an inlet plate 21 and a dividing plate 22, the shapes of which respectively match the shape of the inner wall of the cylindrical body 10, the inlet plate 21 having an inlet port 211, the dividing plate 22 spaced apart from the inlet plate 21, the dividing plate 22 located on the side of the inlet plate 21 away from the filter 30, the dividing plate 22 located at the outlet end 12, the dividing plate 22 having a separation outlet 221, and a separation chamber 23 between the inlet plate 21 and the dividing plate 22, with the inlet port 211 and the separation outlet 221 both communicating with the separation chamber 23.

[0022] With this configuration, the separator is provided with a communicating chamber 13, a distribution structure 20 is provided within the communicating chamber 13, and in the distribution structure 20, an inflow plate 21 and a dividing plate 22 are spaced apart to form a separation chamber 23, an inflow inlet 211 is provided on the inflow plate 21, and a separation outlet 221 is provided on the dividing plate 22. After the fluid enters the communicating chamber 13, it passes through the inflow inlet 211 into the separation chamber 23, where it is thoroughly mixed, and then the fluids are separated and flow out through the separation outlet 221, thereby improving the fluid distribution and mixing effects. Therefore, the use of the separator of this embodiment can solve the problems of the prior art, such as insufficient fluid mixing and poor distribution effect.

[0023] Book In an embodiment, the separation chamber 23 may be surrounded by the inlet plate 21, the flow dividing plate 22 and the inner wall of the cylinder 10 to ensure that the fluids enter the separation chamber 23, are thoroughly mixed, and can then be separated and flow out at the separation outlet 221 after mixing.

[0024] Alternatively, in another embodiment, a connecting plate 24 may be provided between the inflow plate 21 and the flow divider plate 22, and the connecting plate 24 may have an annular plate structure, with the inflow plate 21 and the flow divider plate 22 attached to both ends of the connecting plate 24. The shape of the outer wall of the connecting plate 24 is adapted to the shape of the inner wall of the cylindrical body 10 so that the connecting plate 24 can be attached inside the cylindrical body 10. This configuration makes the distribution structure 20 an independent structure, facilitating attachment, detachment, and adjustment, and ensuring the sealing effect of the separation chamber 23 of the distribution structure 20, allowing the liquids to be mixed through the separation chamber 23 and then effectively separated through the separation outlet 221 after mixing. In some embodiments of this applicationThe inlet plate 21 and the flow divider plate 22 may form a separation chamber 23 for mixing the fluids, which is preferably a circular chamber with flange holes. The separation chamber 23 is located behind the filter 30 and before the outlet end 12, ensuring that clean fluids are separated and preventing damage to the radiator due to the impact of impurities. Furthermore, depending on different requirements and air conditioner settings, the communication chamber 13 may be a rectangular chamber or a chamber with another symmetrical center. It should be noted here that the connecting plate 24, the inlet plate 21, and the flow divider plate 22 may be separate structures, or the connecting plate 24 and the inlet plate 21 may be integrally molded, or the connecting plate 24 and the flow divider plate 22 may be integrally molded.

[0025] In this embodiment, the inlet 211 is a circular hole, the inlet plate 21 is a circular plate, and the center of the inlet 211 overlaps with the center of the inlet plate 21 (here, "overlapping with the center" may allow for the centers of the inlet 211 and the inlet plate 21 to be within a certain error range). There are multiple liquid separation outlets 221, and the multiple liquid separation outlets 221 are spatially arranged around the axis of symmetry of the inlet 211 and are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application The liquid separation outlets 221 are plural, and plural is defined as two or more, the inlet 211 is provided at the center of the inlet plate 21 and may be provided concentrically with the inlet plate 21 (here, "concentrically provided" includes "concentrically provided within a tolerance range," and "concentrically provided" may be understood to mean that the center of the inlet 211 and the center of the inlet plate 21 overlap), and the plurality of liquid separation outlets 221 are spatially provided around the axis of symmetry of the inlet 211 and are provided at equal intervals along the circumferential direction. With this configuration, the fluid passing through the inlet 211 can flow uniformly through the liquid separation outlets 221 to the outlet end 12, realizing uniform liquid separation of the fluid and improving the fluid flow performance, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the air conditioning system.

[0027] In this embodiment, the inlet 211 is a first flange port, and the flange of the first flange port extends in a direction from the inlet 211 to the separation outlet 221 and is provided on the side of the inlet plate 21 closer to the flow distribution plate 22; in other words, the flange is located within the separation chamber 23. With this configuration, the flange of the first flange port can provide a guide passage for the fluid, making it easier to guide the fluid to a predetermined position.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application When there are multiple separation outlets 221, the multiple separation outlets 221 are arranged symmetrically around the center of symmetry of the inlet 211. Therefore, the flange of the first flange port guides the fluid to collide with the plate surface of the flow dividing plate 22 located between the multiple separation outlets 221. After colliding, the fluid can bounce back into the separation chamber 23 and then collide with the plate surface of the inlet plate 21 and bounce back again, repeating multiple collisions and rebounds. This further improves the mixing uniformity of the separation chamber 23 and achieves more uniform separation of the fluid. Furthermore, the flange of the first flange port also provides an acceleration passage, which increases the flow rate of the fluid entering the separation chamber 23 and further improves the collision and rebound of the fluid, improving the mixing uniformity.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application The liquid separation outlet 221 is a second flange port, and the flange of the second flange port extends in the direction from the inlet 211 to the liquid separation outlet 221, and is provided on the side of the flow dividing plate 22 away from the inlet plate 21. This configuration makes it easy to connect the second flange port to the pipe joint to be connected, and also makes installation easy.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application The first flange opening structure of the inlet 211 may also be provided symmetrically around the center of symmetry according to specific requirements. The radius of the liquid separation outlet 221 is smaller than the radius of the inlet 211, and this configuration can increase the fluid flow rate at the liquid separation outlet 221, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency within the heat exchanger.

[0031] As shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, the distance between the inlet plate 21 and the flow distribution plate 22 is L1, the flange length of the first flange port is L2, the radius of the inlet 211 is R1, the radius of the liquid separation outlet 221 is R2, and the radial distance between the inlet 211 and the liquid separation outlet 221 is d.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application The relationships between the above numerical values ​​are as follows: 1 / 5≦L2 / L1≦1 / 3, and this configuration ensures sufficient space for the fluid to flow out, preventing the fluid flowing out of the first flange port from colliding with the flow diverter plate 22 and bouncing back into the first flange port due to the distance between the flange of the first flange port and the flow diverter plate 22 being too close, or preventing the fluid from colliding and bouncing back multiple times due to the distance between the flange of the first flange port and the flow diverter plate 22 being too far, preventing the fluid from being able to mix sufficiently in the liquid separation chamber 23.

[0033] 1 / 4≦R2 / R1≦1 / 2. With this configuration, the fluid passes through the first flange port before entering the second flange port, thereby achieving further acceleration and further improving the overall operating efficiency of the system.

[0034] 1 / 2≦d / R1≦2 / 3, and it should be noted that the radial distance between the inlet 211 and the separation outlet 221 may refer to the distance between the axis of symmetry of the inlet 211 and the axis of symmetry of the separation outlet 221, and the separation outlet 221 is disposed around the inlet 211. By setting the radial distance between the inlet 211 and the separation outlet 221 within the above distance ratio range, it can be ensured that the liquid flowing out through the inlet 211 can collide with the flow distributor plate 22 and bounce back into the separation chamber 23, which facilitates sufficient mixing of the fluid in the separation chamber 23 and improves mixing uniformity.

[0035] In this embodiment, an inlet pipe 41 is attached to the inlet end 11 , and a separation pipe 42 is attached to the separation outlet 221 .

[0036] Book In the embodiment, the separator further includes a filter 30, which is mounted in the communicating chamber 13 and disposed axially between the inlet end 11 and the distribution structure 20 of the cylindrical body 10. With this configuration, the separator is provided with a cylindrical body 10 having an inlet end 11, an outlet end 12, and a communicating chamber 13, and the distribution structure 20 and the filter 30 are disposed in the communicating chamber, so that the filter 30 can filter the fluid flowing into the distribution structure 20. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a separator and a filter in the air conditioning system, but the two can be integrated into one, which minimizes the installation space and reduces the occupied space.

[0037] In this embodiment, the filter 30 includes an attachment segment 31 and a filtration segment 32 connected to each other. The attachment segment 31 has a shape that matches the shape of the inner wall of the cylindrical body 10 that forms the communicating chamber 13, and is in close contact with the inner wall of the cylindrical body 10. At the same time, the diameter of the filtering cross section of the filtration segment 32 gradually decreases along the extension direction from the attachment segment 31 to the filtration segment 32. With this configuration, the attachment segment 31 can facilitate engagement and attachment of the filter 30 to the cylindrical body 10, and at the same time, the filtration segment 32 of the filter 30 forms a hopper-like structure, which effectively increases the filtration area and improves the filtration effect.

[0038] In this embodiment, the cylindrical body 10 has a limiting protrusion 14, which is located on the side of the mounting segment 31 away from the inlet end 11 along the axial direction of the cylindrical body 10 and abuts against and limits the filtration segment 32. The installation of the limiting protrusion 14 contributes to the abutment between the cylindrical body 10 and the filter 30 and limits the filter 30 in the direction from the inlet end 11 to the outlet end 12. This configuration prevents the filter 30 from moving during operation and improves the reliability and stability of the separator assembly.

[0039] In this embodiment, the limiting protrusion 14 is recessed from the side wall of the cylindrical body 10 into the communicating chamber 13 along the radial direction of the cylindrical body 10. With this configuration, there is no need to provide a separate limiting structure, and it is only necessary to process and form it on the cylindrical body 10, which reduces the difficulty of installation and reduces manufacturing costs. At the same time, because the limiting protrusion 14 and the cylindrical body 10 are an integrated structure, the risk of reduced stability due to the provision of a separate limiting structure can be avoided.

[0040] In this embodiment, the cylindrical body 10 further includes an expansion segment 15 and a separation segment 16 connected to each other. The expansion segment 15 has an inlet end 11 at one end remote from the separation segment 16, and the separation segment 16 has an outlet end 12 at one end remote from the expansion segment 15. An attachment segment 31 of the filter 30 is attached to the separation segment 16. The cross-sectional diameter of the expansion segment 15 gradually increases along the axial direction of the cylindrical body 10 from the inlet end 11 to the outlet end 12. The attachment segment 31 of the filter 30 is located between the limiting protrusion 14 and the expansion segment 15. The attachment segment 31 abuts against the expansion segment 15 to restrict the filter 30 in the direction from the outlet end 12 to the inlet end 11. That is, the filter 30 can be restricted in the axial direction by the limiting protrusion 14 and the expansion segment 15. As a result, in another embodiment, the attachment segment 31 may be clearance-fitted with the inner wall of the cylindrical body 10. Furthermore, with this configuration, the fluid pressure within the separation segment 16 is smaller than the fluid pressure within the expansion segment 15, which reduces the magnitude of the fluid impact force that the filter 30 receives, and at the same time, makes it easier to provide a filter 30 with an area sufficient for sufficient filtration, thereby improving the filtration effect.

[0041] Example 2 of the present application provides a heat exchanger assembly including a heat exchanger and a separator according to Example 1, the separator being connected to the heat exchanger, thereby allowing the fluid to complete separation and filtration before entering the heat exchanger, and the presence of a flange hole structure allowing the fluid to accelerate before entering the heat exchanger, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger.

[0042] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular is intended to include the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, and it should also be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "comprises" are used herein, it means that features, steps, operations, devices, assemblies, and / or combinations thereof are present.

[0043] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, formulas, and numerical values ​​described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application. At the same time, it should be understood that, for convenience of explanation, the dimensions of each part shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual proportions. Detailed descriptions of techniques, methods, and equipment already known to those skilled in the art may be omitted; however, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered as part of the approved specification, as appropriate. In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values ​​are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting. Therefore, other examples of the illustrative embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar symbols and characters represent similar objects in the following drawings, so that once something is defined in one drawing, it need not be further described in subsequent drawings.

[0044] In the description of this application, orientations or positional relationships expressed by directional terms such as "front, rear, top, bottom, left, right," "lateral, longitudinal, vertical, horizontal," and "top, bottom" are generally based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, but this is merely for the ease and simplicity of the description of this application, and unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not necessarily indicate or imply that the devices or elements shown have a specific orientation or are constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application, and directional terms such as "inside, outside" refer to the inside and outside of the contours of each member itself.

[0045] For convenience of description, spatially relative terms such as "above," "upper," "on top of," "above," etc. may be used herein to describe the spatial location of one device or feature relative to another device or feature, as shown in the figures. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations during use or operation other than the orientation depicted in the figures of the device. For example, if a device in the figures were turned upside down, a device described as "above other devices or structures" or "on top of other devices or structures" would then be positioned "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures." Thus, the exemplary term "above" can encompass two orientations: "above" and "below." The device can also be oriented in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or positioned at other orientations) and a corresponding interpretation given to the spatially relative descriptions used herein.

[0046] It should be further explained that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for distinguishing corresponding components, and should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present application, since the terms do not have any special meaning unless otherwise specified.

[0047] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. a cylindrical body (10) having an inlet end (11), an outlet end (12), and a communication chamber (13) communicating with both the inlet end (11) and the outlet end (12); a distribution structure (20) mounted within said communication chamber (13); Including, The distribution structure (20) includes an inflow plate (21) and a flow divider plate (22) arranged at a distance from each other, with a separation chamber (23) between the inflow plate (21) and the flow divider plate (22), the inflow plate (21) having an inflow inlet (211), the flow divider plate (22) being arranged on a side of the inflow plate (21) away from the inflow end (11), the flow divider plate (22) being arranged at the outflow end (12), and the flow divider plate (22) having a separation outlet (221), both of which communicate with the separation chamber (23).

2. The inflow plate (21), the flow dividing plate (22) and the inner wall of the cylindrical body (10) surround and form the separation chamber (23); Alternatively, the distribution structure (20) further includes a connecting plate (24), the connecting plate (24) being located between the inflow plate (21) and the flow divider plate (22), and the inflow plate (21), the flow divider plate (22) and the connecting plate (24) surroundingly forming the separation chamber (23).

3. The inlet (211) is a circular hole, the inlet plate (21) is a circular plate, and the center of the inlet (211) coincides with the center of the inlet plate (21); 3. The separator according to claim 2, wherein the separation outlets (221) are plural, the separation outlets (221) are spatially arranged around an axis of symmetry of the inlet (211), and the separation outlets (221) are arranged at equal intervals along a circumferential direction.

4. The inlet (211) is a first flanged port, the flange of the first flanged port extends in a direction from the inlet (211) to the separation outlet (221), and the flange of the first flanged port is provided on the side of the inlet plate (21) closer to the flow divider plate (22), and / or 4. The separator according to claim 3, wherein the separation outlet (221) is a second flanged port, the flange of the second flanged port extending along a direction from the inlet (211) to the separation outlet (221), and the flange of the second flanged port is provided on a side of the flow divider plate (22) away from the inlet plate (21).

5. 5. The liquid separator according to claim 4, wherein, when the distance between the inlet plate (21) and the flow dividing plate (22) is L1 and the flange length of the first flange port is L2, 1 / 5≦L2 / L1≦1 / 3 is satisfied.

6. where R1 is the radius of the inlet (211) and R2 is the radius of the separation outlet (221), ¼≦R2 / R1≦½; and / or 5. The separator according to claim 3, wherein d is a radial distance between the inlet (211) and the separation outlet (221), and 1 / 2≦d / R1≦2 / 3 is satisfied.

7. Further comprising a filter (30); 2. The separator of claim 1, wherein the filter (30) is mounted in the communication chamber (13) and is provided between the inlet end (11) and the distribution structure (20).

8. The filter (30) includes an attachment segment (31) and a filtration segment (32) connected to each other, the attachment segment (31) is attached within the communicating chamber (13), the shape of the attachment segment is adapted to the shape of the inner wall of the cylindrical body (10), the attachment segment (31) is in close contact with the inner wall of the cylindrical body (10), and the filtering cross section of the filtration segment (32) gradually decreases along the extension direction from the attachment segment (31) to the filtration segment (32); 8. The separator according to claim 7, wherein the cylindrical body (10) has a limiting protrusion (14), the limiting protrusion (14) being formed by recessing a side wall of the cylindrical body (10) into the communicating chamber (13) and abutting and limiting the filtering segment (32).

9. The cylindrical body (10) includes an expanding segment (15) and a liquid separation segment (16) connected to each other, the inlet end (11) of the expanding segment (15) being formed at one end remote from the liquid separation segment (16), and the outlet end (12) of the liquid separation segment (16) being formed at one end remote from the expanding segment (15); 9. The separator of claim 8, wherein the mounting segment (31) and the distribution structure (20) are both attached to the separation segment (16).

10. Heat exchangers, and A separator according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The separator is connected to the heat exchanger.

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