Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger with at least one duct, which can be flowed through by flowing medium from an inlet cross-section to an outlet cross-section, has an inside and outside, and which comprises, on the inside, structural elements for increasing the transfer of heat. The invention provides that the structural elements (11) are variably arranged and/or configured in the direction of flow (P) so that the duct (10), on the inside, has a variable heat transfer that, in particular, increases in the direction of flow (P).

Abstract: A gas cooler for an internal combustion engine is provided that includes a first heat exchanger having a plurality of flow channels which are cooled by a liquid coolant and through which compressed charge air flows in a main flow direction of the charge air, and includes a second heat exchanger having a plurality of flow channels which are cooled by the liquid coolant and through which exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine flows in a main flow direction of the exhaust gas, the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger being designed as a structurally integrated module, and the main flow direction of the charge air and the main flow direction of the exhaust gas forming an angle of more than 45°.

Abstract: A flow channel for a heat exchanger for exchanging heat between a first fluid and a second fluid. The flow channel comprises a channel cover provided with a space surrounded by an inner side of the channel cover; a plurality of partitions that are arranged on the inner side of the channel cover in the space. The flow channel having, perpendicular to a flow channel axis, a cross-section that can be traversed and embodied for guiding the first fluid in the inner chamber. Thereby an improved transfer of heat is ensured with a more acceptable drop of pressure and a reduced risk of blocking. As a result, a hydraulic diameter in the region of between 1.5 mm and 6 mm, defined as the quadruple of the ratio between the surface of the cross-section that is traversed and the perimeter that can be moistened by the fluid. The invention also relates to a heat exchanger comprising a block having a plurality of flow channels of said type, through which the first fluid flows and fluidically connected by a fluid connection.

Abstract: A heat exchanger, particularly an exhaust gas heat exchanger, for transferring heat in two stages between a first fluid and a second and third fluid that have different temperatures is provided. The heat exchanger comprises a block for separately conducting the first as well as the second and third fluid in a heat transferring manner. The block encompasses a number of ducts through which the first fluid can flow, a first chamber of a high-temperature part, through which the second fluid can flow and which accommodates the ducts, a second chamber of a low-temperature part, through which the third fluid flows and which accommodates the ducts, and a housing in which the first and second chamber as well as the ducts are arranged. Thus, a two-stage heat exchanger is provided at a low cost and keeps leakage between the high-temperature part and the low-temperature part low. Whereby the first chamber and the second chamber are separated from one another by means of a separation area that is mounted in a groove.

Abstract: A device for cooling a gas flow of an internal combustion engine comprises a housing, an inlet and an outlet for a gas of the internal combustion engine which is to be cooled, an inlet and an outlet for a liquid coolant, an exchanger means for heat transfer between the gas and the coolant, a first wall section of the housing, wherein the first wall section is arranged between the coolant and the gas flow, and a second wall section of the housing, wherein the second wall section is arranged between the coolant and the atmosphere, wherein the first wall section and the second wall section are integrally formed in one piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for cooling a fluid for an internal combustion engine, in particular, a gas, for example, in the form of a charge fluid such as exhaust gas, charge air, mixtures thereof or similar, in particular for an internal combustion engine on a motor vehicle, said exchanger preferably being a gas cooler, comprising an inner tubular piece (1) with a least one channel (3) and an outer tubular piece (2). According to the invention, a web (7) is arranged on at least one of the inner tubular piece (1), or outer tubular piece (2), said web (7) running to the other of the inner tubular piece (1) or outer tubular piece (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for cooling exhaust gas, said arrangement comprising a housing (2) containing a heat transfer region (5), an actuator for regulating the flow of exhaust gas through the heat transfer (5) region, and/or a bypass channel(6). Said housing (2)is embodied as a single component in the longitudinal direction of the inventive arrangement (1), and the actuator is arranged in the housing (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle, comprising a first flow path (1) with a number of flow conduits (6) for conducting a fluid to be cooled, a deflection region (13), situated downstream of the first flow path (1) and a second flow path (2), situated downstream of the deflection region (13). According to the invention, the flow conduits (6) of the first flow path (1) continue in the deflection region (13) and the second flow path (2) as continuous separate flow conduits (6). The invention also relates to a flow conduit (41, 41?, 61, 61?, 71, 71?, 81, 81?, 91, 91?) for a heat exchanger (30, 40) for exchanging heat between a first fluid (31) and a second fluid (33), comprising: a conduit casing (63, 63?, 73?, 83, 83?, 93, 93?) with an interior (67) that is surrounded by an inner face (65) of the conduit casing; and a number of struts (69, 79, 79?, 89, 89?, 99) that are located in the interior (67) on the inner face (65) of the conduit casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle, comprising a first flow path (1), a deflection region (13) located downstream of the first flow path (1) and a second flow path (2) that is located downstream of the deflection region (13). The first and second flow paths (1, 2) can be traversed by a fluid to be cooled and can be surrounded by a coolant to dissipate heat. The second flow path (2) has a flow resistance that differs from that of the first flow path (1).

Abstract: A device for recycling and cooling exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is disclosed, comprising a first exhaust-gas heat exchanger and a second exhaust-gas heat exchanger, wherein the first and second exhaust gas heat exchangers are combined in a structural unit and form a module.

Abstract: An exhaust gas system for an internal combustion engine includes an intake system and an exhaust outlet interconnected by an exhaust gas recirculation line having an exhaust treatment unit and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has a first back pressure and the exhaust treatment unit has a second back pressure, smaller than the first back pressure. The exhaust treatment unit is disposed at such a first distance from the heat exchanger in flow direction that, during operation, a gas flow entering the exhaust treatment unit is homogenized. The exhaust gas system permits an advantageous configuration of a heat exchanger and an exhaust treatment unit, such as for example a honeycomb body in the exhaust gas recirculation line, in which both the heat exchanger and the exhaust treatment unit can have a smaller structure than in conventional systems. This reduces costs considerably for equipping such a system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger, in particular an exhaust gas heat exchanger for motor vehicles, having tubes (3) through which a gas can flow, which are arranged in a housing casing (2) and around which a liquid coolant can flow, wherein the tubes (3) have tube ends which are held by tube bases. It is proposed according to the invention that the tubes are embodied as flat tubes (3), and that, at at least one side of the tubes (3), the tube ends (3a, 3bare flared to form an approximately rectangular cross section and can be soldered to the tube bases (7, 8).

Abstract: A heat exchanger, in particular for cooling the exhaust of a motor vehicle internal combustion engine, is disclosed, the heat exchanger comprising a first partial heat exchanger with at least one first flow channel through which a medium to be cooled is to flow and at least one third flow channel through which a first coolant is to flow, at least one second partial heat exchanger with at least one second flow channel through which a medium to be cooled is to flow and at least one fourth flow channel through which a second coolant is to flow, wherein the at least one first flow channel and the at least one second flow channel are fluidly connected, and the at least one first flow channel and the at least one second flow channel have at least one first specific heat transfer surface and at least one second heat transfer surface, wherein second specific heat transfer surface area, divided by first specific heat transfer surface area, yields a quotient (?), the at least one first flow channel having a larger quot

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling an exhaust gas stream. Said device comprises a housing (1, 101) with at least a first, second and third connection (2, 3, 4, 102, 103, 104) that form links to a first, second and third exhaust gas conduit for conducting the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine, a first sliding element (6, 106) with a displaceable first sliding rod (6a, 106a) and a first sealing member (6c, 106c) that is located on said rod, a second sliding element (7, 107) with a displaceable second sliding rod (7, 107a) and a second sealing member (7c, 107c) that is located on said rod and an actuator for a force-assisted actuation of the device. According to the invention, a link (4c, 104b) can be established between the first and the second connection and can be adjusted by means of the first sealing member (6, 106) and a link (3c, 103b) can be established and adjusted between the first and the third connection by means of the second sealing member (7c, 107c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-piece turbulence insert for a heat exchanger (1), particularly for a radiator of a motor vehicle, comprising an essentially corrugated profile. The turbulence insert (24) has a number of sections (41-45) with corrugated profiles that extend in the same direction of the extension of the corrugations and which, perpendicular to the direction of the extension of the corrugations, are offset from one another. In order to enable a better thermodynamic efficiency, the turbulence insert (24) has a number of sections (27-32, 41, 45) with corrugated profiles extending in different directions of extension of the corrugations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (1) with flow channels (3), which can be flowed through from a common first inlet to a common first outlet by a first fluid, comprising a housing (2), which accommodates the flow channels (3) and which can be flowed through by a second fluid from a second inlet area to a second outlet area. The flow channels (3) have a flat cross-section as well as longitudinal sides (3a) and are flow-connected to one another. The invention provides that the longitudinal sides (3a) of the flow channels (3) are integrally connected to the housing (2), particularly by soldering.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exhaust gas heat exchanger, in particular, to an exhaust gas cooler for exhaust gas recirculation in a motor vehicle comprising heat exchanging conduits which are passed through by exhaust gases, surrounded by a coolant and linked to a distributing and/or collecting chambers comprising a flux guiding device which is provided with the exhaust gas input and output sides and a plurality of channels extending therebetween and inclined to each other

Abstract: An exhaust gas system for an internal combustion engine includes an intake system and an exhaust outlet interconnected by an exhaust gas recirculation line having an exhaust treatment unit and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has a first back pressure and the exhaust treatment unit has a second back pressure, smaller than the first back pressure. The exhaust treatment unit is disposed at such a first distance from the heat exchanger in flow direction that, during operation, a gas flow entering the exhaust treatment unit is homogenized. The exhaust gas system permits an advantageous configuration of a heat exchanger and an exhaust treatment unit, such as for example a honeycomb body in the exhaust gas recirculation line, in which both the heat exchanger and the exhaust treatment unit can have a smaller structure than in conventional systems. This reduces costs considerably for equipping such a system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an system, especially a turbo-compressor system pertaining to a motor vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine with exhaust gas recirculation. Said system comprises an exhaust gas cooler (2) and a charge air cooler (1) for cooling recirculate exhaust gases and/or charge air, a compressor (V) for compressing the charge air, and at least on condenser (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger, particularly in tube bundle-type, panel-type or plate-type design. The heat exchanger has a housing inside of which a number of flow channels are formed for a primary flow and a secondary medium, and the housing has a sandwich design.