Abstract: A double-walled plate heat exchanger and method of managing the same includes a first plate including a first skin, a second skin, at least two port holes, and a leakage escape path between the first and second skins for allowing leaked fluid to exit the double-walled plate heat exchanger, the leakage escape path being in contact with a leakage orifice in one of the skins, and an outer edge of the double-walled plate heat exchanger, the first plate further including a second plate in contact with the second skin.

Abstract: A casing (1) is dedicated to housing a heat exchanger (3) in a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation, for example of a motor vehicle. The heat exchanger (3) comprises an air inlet face (12), an air outlet face (13), a rear end face (15), a front end face (14), and at least one side face (16, 17) capped with a radiator tank (4, 5). The casing (1) comprises side walls (18, 19) defining at least one housing to receive at least one part of the radiator tank (4, 5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1, 11) for cooling a coolant by heat exchange with another fluid, that comprises an inlet and at least two outlets (3, 4) provided at different levels for over-cooling the coolant. The device (1, 11) is characterised in that it comprises a modular structure including at least two modules (5, 6), each module (5, 6) including at least one outlet (3, 4), and in that both modules (5, 6) are hydraulically connected together by a male end-piece (7) of a first module interacting by insertion with a female end-piece (8) having a complementary shape of a second module (5).

Abstract: A heat sink includes a base panel having parallel channels located on the top wall, first ribs protruding from the top wall and respectively extending along one side of each channel and second ribs protruding from the top wall and respectively extending along the other side of each channel, and radiation fins respectively mounted in the channels of the base panel and supported on the second ribs in vertical positions, each radiation fin having an angled foot portion, which is inserted into one channel and secured thereto by the associated first rib upon deformation of the associated first rib by an external force.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device assembly includes a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat from an electronic element and a protective device assembly. The heat dissipation device includes a base with fasteners extending therethrough, a plurality of fins arranged on a top of the base, and a heat conducting plate attached on a bottom of the base. A thermal interface material is spread on a bottom surface of the heat conducting plate. The protective device assembly includes a first cover attached to a bottom of the heat conducting plate and a second cover separated from the first cover and attached to a lateral side of the base. The first cover protects the thermal interface material from being contaminated and the second cover protects the fasteners from dropping from the base, when the heat dissipation device is transported.

Abstract: This present invention describes a novel type of internal exchanger intended to carry out Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. This exchanger has a modular design and comprises a central tube with partitions allowing at the same time the supply of coolant to the hairpins of the module and the recovery of the partially vaporized fluid from these same hairpins.

Abstract: A simple heat-dissipation pad for a notebook computer includes two symmetrical pad elements which can be coupled to each other via engaging blocks and engaging holes formed thereon, so as to form a decorative object having a spherical shape or other shapes. The pad elements, when separated from each other, can be used to support the notebook computer at a higher position and provide anti-slip and proper heat-dissipation effects.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel type of internal exchanger for a gas-liquid-solid fluidized bed reactor employing a strongly thermal reaction. Said exchanger is modular in concept and comprises a central tube with separations allowing both supply of cooling fluid to the pins of the module and collection of partially vaporized fluid from said same pins.

Abstract: A temperature regulator having a heat exchange unit and a power supply and control unit and providing a heat-exchange apparatus, which can be installed in a minimal space and yet is very easy to handle. The temperature regulator includes a heat exchange unit which has a tank, a pump and a heat exchanger, and circulates a liquid to exchange heat with circulating liquid, and a power supply and control unit which has a power supply and control device, and controls temperature of the circulating liquid. The heat exchange unit and the power supply and control unit are arranged in an interior of a main frame.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a casing, within which there is present a first pipe wound in a spiral, in which a first fluid flows, the casing being designed to receive a second fluid that is in heat-exchange relationship with the first fluid. The heat exchanger further comprises at least one second pipe wound in a spiral, which connects, in parallel to the first pipe, two gaps formed in the casing, the spiralled pipes being arranged in a coaxial way and at a distance from one another, and having different sections of passage.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a heat exchanger (radiator) or a cooling module having the radiator and a condenser, which has a higher rigidity against vibration in the vertical direction. To the end, the radiator or the cooling module is mounted to a vehicle by mounting brackets, which are fixed to the radiator tanks at their vertical ends. The mounting brackets have mounting pins, with which the radiator or the cooling module is mounted to the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a cooling system of a display device are provided herein. One exemplary image display device includes a light source and an image-generation device for receiving light from the light source and generating an image. The image display device also includes a projection lens for projecting the image from the image-generation device. The image display device also includes a body for housing the light source, the image generation device, and the projection lens. The image display device also includes a cooling system coupled to the body. The cooling system may be positionable in a first position and a second position based on a configuration of the body.

Abstract: A heat exchanger (10) is provided with a PTO section (12) passing through its core (14), with all of the components of the heat exchanger (10) being brazed together at the same time during assembly of the heat exchanger (10).

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising a first tank, a second tank, and a plurality of flat heat transfer tubes connected to the first tank and to the second tank, placing the pair of tanks in fluid communication. The heat exchanger further comprises at least one rib extending from one of an outer surface and an inner surface an inner surface of one of the plurality of flat heat transfer tubes and at least one stopper extending from the outer surface of the one of the plurality of flat heat exchanger tubes. Each of the at least one stoppers is positioned between one of the at least one ribs and one of the first tank and the second tank.

Abstract: A brazed headerless core assembly for a modular heat exchanger suitable for automotive applications, and methods for forming the core assembly. The required positional tolerances of the tubes for mating with the remainder of the modular heat exchanger are maintained within the core assembly by minimizing core shrinkage resulting from the brazing operation during which the tubes are brazed to the centers.

Abstract: A heat-pipe type heat sink (100) includes a plurality of fins (10), at least a heat pipe (20) extending through the fins, and soldering material (40) disposed between the heat pipe and the fins. Each of the fins defines therein a through hole (12) and a cutout (13) adjacent to the through hole. A sidewall of the through hole forms a collar (122) contacting with the heat pipe, whilst a sidewall of the cutout forms at least a fringe (132) connecting with the collar. The fringe guides the soldering material in molten state to flow from the cutout towards the collar to fill in a gap formed between the heat pipe and the fins to bond the heat pipe and the fins together after the molten soldering material is cooled.

Abstract: A heat exchanger including an inlet port, an outlet port, a header, a plurality of cooling tubes, and a thermal bypass valve integrated therein. The thermal bypass valve is located in the header and is configured to restrict the flow of fluid through the cooling tubes of the heat exchanger below a target fluid temperature. The thermal bypass valve includes a valve body that is movable between first and second operational modes to restrict and not restrict the flow of fluid.

Abstract: A modular system for a 1-to-4 zone climate control system for vehicles, which is provided with at least one housing and several air tempering and air distribution devices including a fan, optionally a filter, an evaporator, a heater and several doors arranged at a partition that is placed orthogonal to the evaporator and provided to divide the total volume flow into two partial volume flows for the left and right vehicle sides. In the first configuration the partition is provided with several blind fittings for the closing of the flow paths associated with air outlets and air channels of a second configuration. In the second configuration, the blind fittings are replaced with additional doors enabling the use of the air outlets and air channels of additional zones.

Abstract: A heat exchanger has a header plate with a plurality of openings and a plurality of tubes each having an end portion inserted into one of the plurality of openings in the header plate. Each of the plurality of tubes has a generally rectangular cross-section and a longitudinal axis. An end portion of at least some of the plurality of tubes is stiffened by a respective stiffening part. Each stiffening part includes two reinforcing elements positioned opposite each other abutting an inner surface of the tubes. Each reinforcing element also includes a back portion and two side portions extending from the back portion and a connecting member connecting the side portions of the reinforcing elements.

Abstract: A core structure of a heat exchanger includes seat plates arranged opposite to each other with a predetermined space interposed between them and formed with tube holes, reinforcements connecting the seat plates at their end portions, tubes fixed at its both end portions by insertion into the tube holes, corrugated fins arranged between the tubes, and an upper and lower tanks attached to the seat plates. The tanks are connected by the tubes so that coolant flows between the tanks through the tubes. Tubes arranged at outermost positions of a core part among the tubes are inserted at its end portions by insert members so that the insert members can increase rigidity of the end positions of the outermost positioned tubes and ensure flowing of the coolant between the tanks through the outermost positioned tubes.

Abstract: A fracture-resistant charge air cooler header is provided. The internal side of the header includes, at select locations most likely to sustain a fracture, a reinforcing weld bead or “nugget” of sufficient height to create a section modulus change. The weld bead is preferably formed from a highly ductile alloy, such as AA 1100 aluminum alloy, and may surround either a portion of the header component associated with a tube or its entire perimeter.

Abstract: A heat exchanger modular unit (100) configured to be assembled with like units to form a heat exchanger Each modular unit comprises an elongate conduit (101) and connection means (102) configured to enable the modular units to be assembled together Each elongate conduit (101) comprises at least one internal bore through which a heat transfer fluid is capable of flowing. In particular, the connection means is formed non-integrally with the conduit enabling different materials to be used for both components. The conduit and connection means are bonded together using suitable bonding techniques.

Abstract: A system for installing sub-surface fluid transport tubing and pressure testing coupling seals in a vertically oriented geothermal heating/cooling system installation, and particularly in a direct exchange system installation, includes providing an elevated containment area, that has a confined space opening, supported by extensions/poles, within which opening an upper portion of the fluid transport tubing segment, to be installed within the borehole, can be positioned and contained. The system further includes pressure testing above-ground segmental coupling seals, by using moderate gas pressure applied via temporary gas hose and plug connections to respective ends of the operatively connected fluid transport line set.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a condenser tube having a pre-determined tube length and multiple channels including the steps of forming an aperture in a flat strip of metal; moving the flat strip through a plurality of forming operations to fold into an enclosed tube containing channels, which channels include the aperture in their sides and bottoms; and severing the enclosed tube across the aperture to separate the enclosed tube into one condenser tube. The aperture eliminates the need for the channel sides to be severed, hence only the portion of the condenser tube enclosing the channels requires severing. Each pair of apertures is spaced from the next pair of apertures by the pre-determined tube length so that each sever produces one condensing tube of the pre-determined tube length with the apertures being divided into open notches. The invention also includes a heat exchanger utilizing the condenser tube with channel sides containing portions of the apertures.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant alloy metal tube sheet used to construct a shell and tube heat exchanger (50) for cooling fluids with sea water passing through corrosion-resistant alloy tubes (25) contained in a horizontal carbon steel outer shell (1) that are supported and sealed at each end by passing them through holes (27, 30) in a carbon steel tube sheet (28, 31) and axially aligned holes (36, 37) in alloy tube sheets (34, 35) that cover and protect the adjacent interior carbon steel tube sheets from sea water corrosion. The walls of the holes (27, 30, 36, 37) have at least one annular groove (45, 46) and the ends of each tube are radially expanded to form circumferential ridges (40, 41) on the outside of each tube at a mating location with each of said annular grooves (45, 46) where they are forcibly driven into the grooves to form a circumferential joint having good mechanical strength and water tightness, thereby eliminating the need for welding the external joint between the alloy tube sheets and alloy tubes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a turn-fin condenser. The turn-fin condenser employs a turn-fin tube adhesively wound in a spiral shape around an outer surface of the tube in which refrigerant flows. The condenser comprises a coil type turn-fin tube 10 wound in a coil shape and fixed by inner and outer brackets 20 and 30 surrounding an outer peripheral surface of the coil type turn-fin tube, a motor 40 positioned in an inner space formed by the coil type turn-fin tube 10, a blowing fan 50 for taking ambient air in the coil type turn-fin tube 10 after being driven by the motor 40, and a tube wall 80 spirally wound with tube 11 extending out of the inner and outer brackets 20 and 30 at the rear side of the coil type turn-fin tube 10. The turn-fin condenser is easily manufactured and allows a greater quantity of air contact with turn-fins, thereby enhancing heat exchange efficiency.

Abstract: A heat exchanger having at least one heat exchanger block (1) and an insulating vessel which surrounds the heat exchanger, is provided with plates and joints for securing the heat exchanger block (1) suspended in the insulation vessel. In addition, the heat exchanger block (1) is arranged movably in the insulation vessel.

Abstract: A multi-fluid heat exchanger (10) is provided for transferring heat between a common fluid and a first fluid in one core section (22), and between the common fluid and a second fluid in another core section (28) of the heat exchanger (10). The core sections (22,28) are located in a series arrangement with respect to the flow of the common fluid through the heat exchanger (10) by folding the heat exchanger (10), with the core sections (22,28) being connected by folded portions (20) of the header pipes (12,14) that direct the first and second fluid flows to the interiors of the core sections (22,28).

Abstract: A heat sink mounting assembly includes a retention module having a bottom and a pair of posts extending from the bottom. A heat sink is located on the bottom of the retention module. A clip spans across the heat sink and includes a clamping member having first and second legs releasably engaging with the posts of the retention module, and a pressing member having a first end thereof pivotably engaging with a first end of the clamping member. The pressing member has a pressing portion pressing the heat sink toward the retention module when a second end of the pressing member is depressed to engage with a pair of ears formed at a second end of the clamping member.

Abstract: A baseboard system includes baseboard units through which conduits extend carrying heated fluids, and moldings about the free ends of the baseboards, to provide a generally uniform external surface configuration. The moldings are in the nature of conventional moldings made of wood, pressed wood, plastic or the like. The use of the moldings with the baseboards provides an efficient, cost-effective system that produces a uniform appearance and facilitates cleaning.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the repair of damaged tubes, such as heat exchanger tubes, comprising inserting a flow through plug into the damaged heat exchanger tube. The flow through plug is tapered and creates a press fit when inserted within the heat exchanger tube. The flow through plug has an aperture along its axis, thus allowing for flow lengthwise through the flow through plug.

Abstract: An ice making section of a stream down type ice making machine for enabling easy cleaning between a pair of ice making plates and for enabling individual replacement of every component, thereby reducing the cost of replacement. A plurality of mounting members 16 are provided on an evaporation pipe 14 in parallel being separated at a predetermined interval in the extending direction of a linear part 14. Each of parts to be engaged 16b, 16b is formed at an open end of each mounting member 16. At an open end of each ice making member 18 formed into generally U-shaped by bending, each engagement part 22d which is engageable with and disengageable from the part to be engaged 16b is formed. By assembling the ice making member 18 between the mounting members 16, 16 adjacent to each other so as to engage each engagement part 22d with the corresponding part to be engaged 16b, a first ice making section is configured so that the pair of ice making plates are oppositely arranged across the evaporation pipe 14.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for operating in a water chamber (7) of a heat exchanger (1) comprising a wall (6) of substantially hemispherical shape and, at its upper portion, a tube plate (5) traversed by a plurality of vertical holes (4). The device comprises at least one rail (11) furnished with members for attachment on the bottom face of the tube plate (5) and supporting at least one trolley (15) that can be moved along the said rail (11) and fitted with a pendular lifting means (19) and a robotic arm (20) comprising an attachment base (30) furnished with members for coupling on the bottom face of the tube plate (5) and a drive means interacting with the lifting means (19) to draw the attachment base (30) against the tube plate (5). The invention applies more particularly to the steam generator of a pressurized water nuclear reactor.

Abstract: An improved modular heat exchanger suitable for automotive applications, and particularly radiators for heavy duty equipment, and methods for forming the modular heat exchanger. The modular heat exchanger construction incorporates a brazed core assembly composed of flat-type cooling tubes and sinusoidal centers. The ability to use a brazed core assembly within a modular heat exchanger construction promotes enhanced heat transfer efficiencies associated with the use of flat tubes and sinusoidal centers, as compared to mechanically-joined round tubes and fins. The required positional tolerances of the tubes for mating with the remainder of the heat exchanger are maintained within the brazed core assembly by eliminating core shrinkage attributable to the use of clad aluminum alloy components to construct the core assembly. In two embodiments, core shrinkage is physical suppressed through the use of an expandable brazing fixture or the inclusion of sub-headers in the brazed core assembly.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a cooler for cooling both sides (top and bottom surfaces) of a semiconductor device, wherein the variation of pressing force on flat cooling tubes holding a semiconductor device is reduced, thereby uniformly dissipating the heat generated by the semiconductor device. When the holding plates press the flat cooling tubes and semiconductor modules by tightening the nut, the dimensional tolerances in the stacking direction are absorbed by the deformable portions in the inlet and outlet headers. A spacer may be employed inside the flat cooling tubes in order to suppress the deformation of the flat cooling tubes along the stacking direction.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a shell formed from two joined-together shell members. Each shell member includes a tube plate that is integral with each respective shell member and that defines an axial end of the shell member. The shell members are joined along respective open ends. A plurality of tubes is disposed within the shell, and the tube ends are connected with the respective tube plates. A baffle is disposed within the shell and directs the path of coolant flow therein and over the tubes. One shell member includes a fluid inlet and the other a fluid outlet for directing coolant into and out of the shell. The heat exchanger includes an inlet manifold connected to one end of the shell and an outlet manifold connected to an opposite end of the shell.

Abstract: A cold plate and a method of forming the cold plate are provided that efficiently and cost effectively cools electrical components. The cold plate includes a flattened tube formed from a circular extruded tube to have a top surface and a bottom surface that are substantially parallel and contiguously connected by rounded corners and defining an interior space. The circular extruded tube includes a plurality of ins extending into the interior space form inner walls thereof to form a plurality of channels in said flattened tube between said fins for defining a cooling liquid passage therethrough. The fins may extend parallel to the direction that the flattened tube extends, or extend at a predetermined angle to the direction that the flattened tube extends. Also, the fins associated with the top surface may extend at an angle to the fins associated with the bottom surface to form a plurality of intersecting points which form a torturous fluid flow path.

Abstract: A heating and air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle has a conditioning housing that includes a connecting section which is provided with at least one air outlet opening. Using connecting structure on the connecting section, the air outlet opening may be connected to either an attachable rear vehicle compartment temperature-control unit or closed tightly, in a leak-proof manner, by a removable covering part.

Abstract: An air routing device for a motor vehicle air conditioning and/or heating system, comprising an air routing housing on which a blower is arranged, wherein the air routing device is formed separately from the air routing housing and can be pushed into the air routing housing through alternate housing orifices located opposite one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger, in particular a charge-air cooler for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: In a tank-integrated shroud, a shroud body has an air guiding wall having a first surface along which air flows and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The air guiding wall has a looped projection on the second surface. The looped projection forms a recess therein that is recessed from the first surface of the air guiding wall. A tank has an opening at one side. The periphery of the opening is welded to the looped projection of the shroud body, so the tank is integrated with the shroud body. During welding, a part of a welding jig is inserted into the recess of the looped projection.

Abstract: An elongated flattened tube (10) includes a pair of dimples (30) spaced from an end (32) of the tube (10) to limit an insertion depth of the end (32) of the tube (10) into a tube slot (14) of a header (12) in a heat exchanger.

Abstract: The apparatus is a heat pipe with superior heat transfer between the heat pipe and the heat source and heat sink. The heat pipe is held tightly against the heat source by mounting holes which penetrate the structure of the heat pipe but are sealed off from the vapor chamber because they each are located within a sealed structure such as a pillar or the solid layers of the casing surrounding the vapor chamber. Another feature of the heat pipe is the use of more highly heat conductive material for only that part of the wick in the region which contacts the heat source, so that there is superior heat conductivity in that region.

Abstract: A manifold for, e.g. a motor vehicle heat exchanger, has a first part formed from a shaped metal sheet and bottom and two lateral walls folded face-to-face, at least one of which is provided with an aperture for fixing a pipe there. A second part is shaped metal sheet and able to be fitted onto the lateral walls of the first part to form a cover opposite the bottom of this first part. Either the first part or the second part has a manifold plate. The first part, the second part and the pipe are assembled by brazing.

Abstract: A first device is attached to a second device, particularly first and second radiators, using a retainer and a cooperable button. The retainer has a base and a stem projecting from one side thereof with an elongated ratchet for engaging at least one pawl in an axial opening of the button. The button, preferably a single piece, has a hub with an axial opening in which the pawl is located and has a resilient rim. In one embodiment, side-by-side devices are embraced between the base and the button. In another embodiment, one device is embraced between the base and the button, and the base has a superstructure for engaging the other device.

Abstract: An HVAC assembly includes an HVAC case having a first inlet adapted to accept air in a first configuration suitable for a right hand drive vehicle and a second inlet adapted to accept air in a second configuration suitable for a left hand drive vehicle. The HVAC case includes at least one outlet for delivering air to a vehicle cabin. A deflector plate is adapted to cooperate with the HVAC case in the first configuration whereby the deflector plate allows air to pass through the first inlet and inhibits air passage through the second inlet. The air deflector plate is adapted to cooperate with the HVAC case in the second configuration whereby the deflector plate allows air to pass through the second inlet and inhibits air passage through the first inlet.

Abstract: A heat exchanger with a core, a support structure and a mount. The core is variable in size and has a lower temperature fluid port and a higher temperature fluid port. The mount is positioned between the core and the support structure, adjacent to the higher temperature fluid port. The mount restrains the core relative to the support structure, such that when the core varies in size it does so either away from or towards the mount. The heat exchanger can also include a deformable connector, including a bellows, a flexible hose and a braided metal hose. The deformable connector is positioned in a manner which allows it and lower temperature fluid port to remain in fluid communication as the core varies in size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a condenser for radiating heat of a high temperature and high pressure refrigerant discharged from a compressor to room temperature air and cooling water to condense and liquefy the refrigerant, and more particularly, to a condenser provided with a condensing tube and a cooling plate for helping heat radiation of the condensing tube, the condensing tube and the cooling plate being provided in various structures, thereby improving a condensation efficiency. The condenser includes: a condensing tube 10 including a refrigerant inlet 12 formed at one end thereof, a refrigerant outlet 14 formed at the other end thereof, and a passage pipe 16 having a heat radiation protrusion formed on an outer circumference thereof; and a cooling plate having a groove 22 on which the condensing tube is mounted so as to prevent a separation of the condensing tube, and a plurality of bent pieces 24 formed protruding from left and right sides of the groove 22.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly includes a heat-conductive base (20), and a plurality of combined fins (30) uprightly attached onto the base. Each fin includes a main body (31), a bottom flange (32) extending from the main body, and two lower abutting plates (34) extending upwardly from the flange. A pair of first locking tabs (342) is formed from outer sides of the lower abutting plate, and extends into corresponding cutouts (36) of the main body of an adjacent fin. Two upper abutting plates (34?) are formed from a top edge of the main body. A second locking tab (40) extends from an outer side of each upper abutting plate, and into a corresponding notch (38) of the main body of the adjacent fin. Then, the first and second locking tabs are bent inwardly to abut against the main body of the adjacent fin. Thus, the fins are firmly combined together.

Abstract: An oil cooler is held by holding plates. Top portions of side pieces of each holding plate are disposed through a side wall of a tank and are bent at the outer surface of the tank, so that circular interposed members and the oil cooler are retained by being sandwiched between middle supporter pieces of the holding plates and the side wall of the tank in the stacking direction of element units such that the oil cooler is movable in the longitudinal direction with respect to the side wall of the tank. By inserting connecting pipes of the oil cooler through openings of the tank so as to temporarily assemble the connecting pipes into openings of a tube plate, blocking flanges of the connecting pipes are retained while being in contact with the outer surface of the side wall of the tank.