Abstract: A zone-control unit for use in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, the zone-control unit includes a heat exchanger, an inlet piping assembly coupled with the heat exchanger for supplying fluid to the heat exchanger, an outlet piping assembly coupled with the heat exchanger for receiving fluid from the heat exchanger, a bracket that maintains the inlet piping assembly and the outlet piping assembly in positional relationship, and an ancillary component coupled with the heat exchanger.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an inlet, an outlet, and a sheet disposed proximate a heat transfer surface, wherein the sheet is oriented in a sheet plane that is displaced from a plane of the heat transfer surface by an angle of at least 10 degrees. The apparatus also includes a plurality of tabs attached to the sheet, the tabs lying in respective tab planes, wherein the tab planes and the sheet plane intersect forming respective intersections. The intersections of the tab planes and the sheet plane are substantially parallel. The intersections of the tab planes and the sheet plane are at an angle of less than 88° to the heat transfer surface, and the plurality of tabs collectively form channels directing a fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet to impinge the heat transfer surface.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is an air conditioner for a vehicle, which includes: a bypass passageway formed at a lower portion of an air-conditioning case which bypasses cold air and warm air passageways; a regeneration passageway formed at the lower portion of the air-conditioning case for supplying the air passing through the bypass passageway to a regeneration part of the desiccant rotor; and a heater having one side area arranged on the bypass passageway and the other side area arranged on the warm air passageway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-phase distribution system, a sub sea heat exchanger provided with such a multi-phase distribution system, the use of such a multi-phase distribution system and a method of temperature control for hydrocarbons. The invention provides an improved control over multi-phase mixtures comprising hydrocarbons and improvements in the controlling of heat exchanging processes.

Abstract: A heat exchanger (10) cooling a fluid and a method for manufacturing, the heat exchanger (10) having an outer pipe section (12) in which a plurality of inner pipe sections (36) with channels for the fluid to be cooled are disposed. At least one cooling fluid channel (56) is disposed in the outer pipe section (12). The at least one cooling fluid channel (56) and the at least one channel for the fluid to be cooled are in heat contact and fluidically separated from each other. A plurality of inner pipe sections (36) open on both ends (38, 46) form of a pipe bundle (34) having ends fixed tightly in a corresponding lead-through opening (40) of an upstream end body (42) and fixed tightly with the other end (46) in a corresponding lead-through opening (48) of a downstream end body (50).

Abstract: Provided is a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a refrigerant tube through which a refrigerant flows and a fin having at least two tube through holes in which the refrigerant tube is inserted. The fin includes a fin body, a plurality of flow guide protruding from one surface of the fin body, the plurality of flow guides being spaced apart from each other, and a plane part partitioning one flow guide and the other flow guide of the plurality of flow guides, the plane part having a flat surface.

Abstract: An intercooler for an internal combustion engine has a fin-and-tube block including a plurality of flat heat transfer units having internal fluid passages orientated transversely to the direction of air flow, and arranged parallel to one another to define gaps therebetween. Fin units are disposed in the gaps and contact adjacent heat transfer units. Each fin unit defines a longitudinally-oriented air flow passage, the air flow passages having a first air flow area at an air inlet end and a second air flow area at an air outlet end, the first air flow area greater than the second air flow area. The fins of the fin units converge in the direction of the air flow through the passage so that the pitch of the fins at the air inlet end of is greater than the pitch of the fins at the air outlet end.

Abstract: A heat-exchange apparatus and a mounting component set for installation into storage tanks. The heat-exchange apparatus comprises a heat-exchanging component, a coupling manifold configured to engage with the heat-exchanging component, and a hollow, elongate, flow-directing element that delivers fluid to the heat-exchanging component. The mounting component set comprises an inner flange for engaging the inner wall of the storage tank, an outer flange for engaging the outer wall of the storage tank, and at least one gasket cooperable with one of the flanges. The heat-exchange apparatus sealably engages the outer flange such that the heat-exchanging component extends into the interior of the tank, and the coupling manifold is interconnectable to an external supply of heat-exchange fluid.

Abstract: A dual temperature refrigerated display case including a low temperature refrigerated display case defining a low temperature product display area and including a low temperature air curtain configured to flow across an access opening of the low temperature case. The dual temperature refrigerated display case also includes a medium temperature refrigerated display case disposed above the low temperature case. The medium temperature case defines a medium temperature product display area and includes a medium temperature air curtain configured to flow across an access opening of the medium temperature case. The dual temperature refrigerated display case includes a duct disposed between the medium temperature refrigerated display case and the low temperature refrigerated display case. The duct receives spillover air from the medium temperature air curtain and redirects the spillover air away from the low temperature air curtain.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a first compartment, a second compartment, a first door providing access to the first compartment, a second door providing access to the second compartment, and a beverage dispensing system operatively connected the cabinet. The refrigerator further includes a user interface operatively connected to the cabinet, the user interface having a display and being configured to identify a user of the beverage dispensing system and customize beverage settings and preferences associated with the user.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an inlet, an outlet, and a sheet disposed proximate a heat transfer surface, wherein the sheet is oriented in a sheet plane that is displaced from a plane of the heat transfer surface by an angle of at least 10 degrees. The apparatus also includes a plurality of tabs attached to the sheet, the tabs lying in respective tab planes, wherein the tab planes and the sheet plane intersect forming respective intersections. The intersections of the tab planes and the sheet plane are substantially parallel. The intersections of the tab planes and the sheet plane are at an angle of less than 88° to the heat transfer surface, and the plurality of tabs collectively form channels directing a fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet to impinge the heat transfer surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for temperature controlling and fastening of battery units of the battery of a vehicle. The heat exchanger includes flat tubes that are passable by a heat carrier and a collecting tube and distributing tube for conducting the heat carrier. The flat tubes are established as multi-channel flat tubes. The collecting tube and the distributing tube are connected to each other over the flat tubes so that a holding frame is established that provides a structure forming spaces. The spaces are provided as chambers for accommodating the battery units.

Abstract: Provided is a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a refrigerant tube through which a refrigerant flows and a fin having at least two tube through holes in which the refrigerant tube is inserted. The fin includes a fin body, a plurality of louvers protruding from a surface of the fin body, a plane part defined between the plurality of louvers, the plane part having a flat surface, and a guide part disposed on at least one side of the plane part to guide a flow of air or discharge of defrosting water.

Abstract: A system for managing fluid level in an HVAC system includes a spill over tank for an evaporator of the HVAC system. The spill over tank may be configured to receive a refrigerant directed out of the evaporator. The spill over tank may be configured to include an outlet directing refrigerant into the spill over tank, out of the spill over tank and flowing back to a compressor of the HVAC system. The spill over tank may be equipped with a refrigerant level sensor measuring a refrigerant level in the spill over tank. The measured refrigerant level in the spill over tank may be used to control and/or maintain a refrigerant level in the evaporator, and/or to control a return refrigerant flow into the compressor of the HVAC system so as to manage an oil return to the compressor.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes an indoor imaging device that captures an image of inside a room, a thermal image detection device that acquires a thermal image of inside the room, an arithmetic operation device that acquires an air flow inside the room and that generates an air-conditioning status image obtained by superimposing the air flow obtained by the arithmetic operation and the thermal image acquired by the thermal image detection device on a visible image captured by the indoor imaging device, and a storage device that stores therein air-conditioning status images in accordance with the lapse of time. When a visualization button on a remote control is pressed, air-conditioning status images are transmitted to the remote control and are displayed as time-reduced moving images on a display unit of the remote control.

Abstract: A radial flow plate-fin heat exchanger includes a plurality of heat exchange units connected together to form an annular shaped core. The core has a plurality of first fluid passageways that are circumferentially spaced from one another and that extend generally axially from a first end of the core to a second end. Each of the first fluid passageways is defined at least in part by a plurality of fins that include graphite foam. The core also has a plurality of second fluid passageways that are circumferentially spaced from one another and that extend generally radially from the central fluid passageway through an exterior wall of the core. The second fluid passageways are separated from the first fluid passageways so that a first fluid that flows through the first fluid passageways does not mix with a second fluid that flows through the second fluid passageways.

Abstract: A heat exchanger with a thermal storage function includes a plurality of heat exchange tubes, a plurality of thermal storage material containers, and a first thermal storage material charging member. A circumferential wall of the first thermal storage material charging member is deformed such that a collapsed portion is formed on the first thermal storage material charging member and the thermal storage material charging passage is closed and sealed. The collapsed portion of the first thermal storage material charging member includes a first collapsed part and a second collapsed part. A relation T2<T1?2t is satisfied where “t” represents a thickness of the circumferential wall of an uncollapsed portion of the first thermal storage material charging member, “T1” represents a thickness of the first collapsed part, and “T2” represents a thickness of the second collapsed part.

Abstract: A condensing system for a battery in a vehicle and a method for condensing moisture in a battery are provided. In one embodiment, the condensing system includes a battery housing, which surrounds a battery interior. At least one battery cell is arranged in the interior. An inlet opening is arranged in the battery housing, for a cooling fluid entering the battery interior. A first outlet opening and a second outlet opening are both arranged in the battery housing. The first outlet opening is in fluid communication with the cooling fluid emerging from the battery interior. A condensing device is arranged in the battery interior and is in fluid communication with the cooling fluid and causes moisture present in the battery interior to condense. The condensed moisture emerges into the environment through the second outlet opening.

Abstract: A solid/heat-transport and reactive gas reactor, including: a helical duct including an inlet and an outlet, the helical duct defining a helical bottom track on which a solid reagent can slide from the inlet to the outlet of the helical duct; a mechanism for bringing the solid reagent to the inlet of the helical duct; a mechanism for causing a heat-transport gas to flow in the helical duct, from the outlet to the inlet of the helical duct; a reservoir of solid reagent under the outlet of the helical duct; and a conveyor for conveying the reagent from a low point of the reservoir to the bringing mechanism.

Abstract: A radiation member includes a base material; and a composite plating layer, formed on the base material, that includes a metal layer and two or more kinds of carbon materials, having different diameters from each other, dispersed in the metal layer such that to be provided with a plurality of protruding portions, each of the protruding portions being composed by a part of each of the carbon materials that are protruded from a surface of the metal layer.