Abstract: A counter flow heat exchanger comprising a plurality of tubes disposed in a bundle array or tube within tube configuration to enhance heat transfer between high and low pressure tubes in the array or tube in tube configuration. Also disclosed are a method of increasing the heat transfer capacity of a tube bundle heat exchanger and a liquid helium temperature refrigerator or a reliquefier utilizing the heat exchanger.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 14, 1986
Date of Patent:
October 6, 1987
Assignee:
APD Cryogenics Inc.
Inventors:
Ralph C. Longsworth, William A. Steyert
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