Abstract: Example embodiment relate to a device for heating room air and a liquid. Room air enters and exits the device via an air inlet and an air outlet, and the liquid enters and exits the device via a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet. The heat transfer device transfers the thermal energy produced by an energy unit to the liquid in an interaction area of a medium line. A conveying device moves liquid and/or air between a medium container and the medium line. A control unit controls the conveying device. In case the device is intended to heat only room air in an air mode, the control unit, in a preparation step, controls the conveying device such that the conveying device moves air from an air cushion in the medium container through the medium line.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and a method for detecting leak in a tankless water heater. According to the present disclosure, a leak detection device is disposed on a base of the tankless water heater. The leak detection device includes a leak sensor and at least one absorption arm extending from the leak sensor. The absorption arm wicks water and transports the wicked water towards the leak sensor. The leak sensor generates a signal indicative of leakage in the tankless water heater, in response to sensing wetness.

Abstract: A dynamic controllable system for moderating energy absorption at the earth's surface includes a series of panel units mounted above the earth's surface over land and water masses or on buildings. Each panel unit supports rotatable shafts, with panels joined to or integrally formed with the shafts. Each panel (forcing) has a radiation reflective surface and a radiation emissive surface opposite the radiation reflective surface. The panels are selectively rotated into a predetermined one cardinal positions: reflective, emissive and neutral, or into an intermediate position between cardinal positions. The programmable controller receives various data including top of atmosphere satellite data, air temperature and relative humidity at panel units, weather data, time of day, position of panel units, radiation insolation, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A thermal reach enhanced geothermal wellbore is provided. The geothermal wellbore includes a wellbore extending from a topside surface to a target location in a formation. The geothermal wellbore further includes a plurality of fissures that distally extend from the target location into the formation and that are at least partially filled with a compacted high-thermal k material. The compacted high-thermal k material terminates on a proximal end at the target location of the wellbore and is thermally coupled to a high-thermal conductivity grout or slurry through which heat is conducted to a working fluid that is contained in a closed loop working fluid conduit embedded in the grout or slurry.

Abstract: A heat pump system for supplying a heated process fluid to a heated process and a chilled process fluid to a chilled process, including a compressor to compress a refrigerant, a hot heat exchanger to receive the heated process fluid, a cold heat exchanger to receive the chilled process fluid and an expansion device (22), wherein the compressor, hot heat exchanger, cold heat exchanger, and expansion device circulate the refrigerant in a serial loop such that the hot heat exchanger can impart heat energy into the heated process fluid and concurrently the cold heat exchanger can absorb heat energy from the chilled process fluid.

Abstract: A heat pump system provides at least six modes of heating, cooling, and/or domestic water heating operation, where domestic water heating may occur concurrently with heating or cooling a space in a structure. The heat pump system comprises a desuperheater positioned downstream of the compressor and operable as a desuperheater, a condenser or an evaporator, a source heat exchanger operable as either a condenser or an evaporator, a load heat exchanger operable as either a condenser or an evaporator, a reversing valve positioned downstream of the desuperheater heat exchanger and configured to alternately direct refrigerant flow from the desuperheater heat exchanger to one of the load heat exchanger and the source heat exchanger and to alternately return refrigerant flow from the other of the load heat exchanger and the source heat exchanger to the compressor, and an expansion valve positioned between the load heat exchanger and the source heat exchanger.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a member for magnetic refrigeration with excellent cooling efficiency, including a tape for magnetic refrigeration having a magnetic refrigeration material charged inside a metal sheath, and a bed for an AMR including the same.

Abstract: Provided is a chiller and system that may be utilized in a supercritical fluid chromatography method, wherein a non-polar solvent may replace a portion or all of a polar solvent for the purpose of separating or extracting desired sample molecules from a combined sample/solvent stream. The system may reduce the amount of polar solvent necessary for chromatographic separation and/or extraction of desired samples. The system may incorporate a supercritical fluid chiller, a supercritical fluid pressure-equalizing vessel and a supercritical fluid cyclonic separator. The supercritical fluid chiller allows for efficient and consistent pumping of liquid-phase gases employing off-the-shelf HPLC pumps. The pressure equalizing vessel allows the use of off-the-shelf HPLC column cartridges. The system may further incorporate the use of one or more disposable cartridges containing silica gel or other suitable medium.

Abstract: A directional valve (1) for installation into a line and a heat pump (100) with a directional valve of this kind (1.1) includes a base body (2) having at least two fluid connections (3, 4). The directional valve (1) further includes a control element (6) that is designed to be switched between at least two switching positions (A, B), of which a passage of flow between the fluid connections (3, 4) is enabled in one switching position (A) and the passage of flow between the fluid connections (3, 4) is blocked in another switching position (B). The directional valve (1) also includes an actuator structure (12) with a jolt property. The actuator structure (12) is designed to switch the control element (6) by way of utilizing its jolt property. Furthermore, the directional valve (1) includes an actuating device (15) for actuating the actuator structure (12).

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system with a refrigeration circuit that includes a compressor fluidly, an outdoor heat exchanger fluidly connected downstream of the compressor, a cooling expansion valve fluidly connected downstream of the outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger fluidly connected downstream of the cooling expansion valve when operating in a cooling mode. A bypass line fluidly connects the circuit from a first location downstream of the outdoor heat exchanger and upstream of the cooling expansion valve to a second location downstream of the indoor heat exchanger and upstream of the compressor. Some of the refrigerant is flowable through the bypass line at the first location to bypass the cooling expansion valve and the indoor heat exchanger and recombinable with the refrigerant in the circuit at the second location to lower the compressor discharge temperature compared to not flowing the refrigerant through the first bypass line.

Abstract: A refrigerant reservoir container includes: a container body reserving refrigerant; an inflow pipe inserted into an upper space of the container body, the inflow pipe having an inlet through which the refrigerant flows into the container body; and an outflow pipe inserted into the upper space of the container body, the outflow pipe having an outlet through which the refrigerant flows out from the container body, wherein a cross-sectional area of an inner space of the container body where the outlet of the outflow pipe is located is larger towards a bottom of the container body and away from the outlet.

Abstract: A heated suction line accumulator may include a tank extending in a longitudinal direction and having a first interior cavity and a refrigerant input orifice extending through a sidewall of the tank that is configured to receive input refrigerant. An intermediate tube extending in the longitudinal direction may be disposed in the first interior cavity. At least one aperture may extend through a sidewall of the intermediate tube for allowing input refrigerant to flow therethrough. At least one heating line may be disposed inside of the tank and including a first plurality of coils that are wound around the intermediate tube. The heating line may be configured to receive a heated fluid for heating the input refrigerant. An inner tube may be disposed inside of the intermediate tube and be configured to convey the heated input refrigerant outside of the tank.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to retrofit for fan control in refrigerated cases. In exemplary embodiments, a system includes a leak sensor module for sensing leaked refrigerant and a universal connector. The universal connector is configured as a junction for connecting an AC voltage source with the evaporator fan and the leak sensor module. The universal connector is configured to be operable for selectively supplying AC voltage from the AC voltage source to the evaporator fan, or to the leak sensor module, or to both the evaporator fan and the leak sensor module. The system is configured such that when the leak sensor module is activated to conduct leak testing, the AC voltage from the AC voltage source to the evaporator fan is interrupted by the universal connector to thereby turn OFF the evaporator fan and facilitate detection of any leaked refrigerant.

Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for cooling or heating an area (e.g., a vehicle, room, etc.). In one aspect, a refrigeration system includes a compressor, an external heat exchanger (HX), an internal HX, a multi-pass refrigerant circuit, one or more valves, a plurality of refrigerant lines fluidically coupling (i) the compressor, (ii) the external HX, (iii) the internal HX, (iv) the multi-pass refrigerant circuit, and (v) the first set one or more valve. The refrigeration system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the one or more valves. The controller is configured to operate the refrigeration system in a plurality of modes including a cooling mode and a heating mode.

Abstract: A heat pump system regulates, by use of a heat medium, a temperature of an object and includes a flow-rate acquisition device acquiring a flow rate of the heat medium. A heat source apparatus regulates a temperature of the heat medium and includes a compressor, a heat medium heat exchanger, and a controller including adjustment calculation circuitry, and control calculation circuitry. The adjustment calculation circuitry calculates, when a first condition is met, an amount of adjustment by use of an operating frequency of the compressor. The amount of adjustment is used to adjust a first flow rate of the heat medium that is based on a measurement result acquired from the flow-rate acquisition device. The control calculation circuitry adjusts, by use of the amount of adjustment, the first flow rate.

Abstract: A method of cleaning an evaporator of an ice maker can include a first manual intervention comprising activating a switch of an ice maker, activating the switch of the ice maker comprising initiating an overall cleaning procedure; a first automatic step comprising signaling to a user that a second manual intervention comprising pouring one of a cleaning fluid and a sanitizing fluid into a tank of an evaporator case of the ice maker is required; the second manual intervention comprising pouring the one of the cleaning fluid and the sanitizing fluid into the tank; and a second automatic step comprising automatically initiating and completing at least one of a cleaning stage and a sanitizing stage upon completion of the second manual intervention, automatically initiating the at least one of the cleaning stage and the sanitizing stage comprising operating a cleaning valve of a water circuit of the ice maker by a main controller of the ice maker.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a liner, a conductive ice mold, a freezing element, a water dispenser, a water basin, a fluid pump, and a controller. The controller may be configured to direct an ice-making operation, which includes directing warm-up activation of the fluid pump to spray warming water to the conductive ice mold from the water dispenser, holding the freezing element in an inactive state while directing warm-up activation, detecting a preparation target temperature of the conductive ice mold above freezing temperature while directing warm-up activation, halting warm-up activation of the fluid pump in response to detecting the preparation target temperature, directing billet formation of an ice billet within the conductive ice mold following halting warm-up activation, and directing harvest activation of the fluid pump from an inactive state to spray warming water to the conductive ice mold from the water dispenser for a set harvesting period.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a liner, a conductive ice mold, a water dispenser, and a guide ramp. The conductive ice mold may be mounted within the IB compartment. The conductive ice mold may define a mold cavity. The water dispenser may be positioned below the conductive ice mold to direct an ice-building spray of water to the mold cavity. The guide ramp may be positioned below the conductive ice mold to receive an ice billet therefrom. The guide ramp may extend from a first end to a second end and comprising an upper segment and a lower segment to support the ice billet thereon. The upper segment may extend along a first pitch angle relative to a lateral direction and the lower segment extending along a second pitch angle relative to the lateral direction. The second pitch angle may be different from the first pitch angle.

Abstract: A home ice maker is proposed. According to the home ice maker, without rocking an ice making tray, ice-making water is allowed to sufficiently fluctuate by the rotation of the fluctuation part, thereby easily forming transparent ice without increasing the size of the ice making tray. The fluctuation part and the ice making tray are formed coaxially, and when rotating the fluctuation part so as to remove ice, the fluctuation part is rotated relative to the central axis of the ice making tray, thereby realizing a compact configuration of the ice maker without requiring additional space for the ice removal.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a liner attached to the cabinet, a conductive ice mold, a water dispenser, and a water basin. The liner may define an icebox (IB) compartment. The conductive ice mold may be mounted within the IB compartment. The conductive ice mold may define a mold cavity. The water dispenser may be positioned below the conductive ice mold to direct an ice-building spray of water to the mold cavity. The water basin may be removably disposed within the IB compartment below the conductive ice mold. The water basin may include a basin wall defining a water reservoir and an electrical basin plug fixed to the basin wall to move therewith.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet having a freezing compartment defined therein, an ice-maker mounted in the freezing compartment, wherein the ice-maker makes spherical ice and removes the made spherical ice downwards, an ice bin disposed below the ice-maker, and retractable and extendable in a front and rear direction, wherein the removed ice is stored in the ice bin, and a cover plate extending downward from a rear face of the ice-maker, wherein the cover plate shields a space between the ice bin and the ice-maker.

Abstract: An ice barrel cover that comprises a top cover, a body wrap, and a binding device. The top cover and the body wrap may have a reflective outer layer, an insulation layer, and an inner layer. The body wrap reflective layer and said top cover reflective layer are smooth and have an albedo in the range of approximately 0.80 to approximately 1.00. When the top cover and the body wrap are donned on to an ice barrel, a rate of temperature increase in the ice barrel is lowered due to the top cover reflective outer layer, the body wrap reflective outer layer, the body wrap insulation layer, and the top cover insulation layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing frozen products in which a predetermined amount of carbon dioxide snow is produced and piled up to form a volume of snow. Subsequently, a mold impression is pressed into one surface of the snow volume, forming depressions into which at least one product to be cooled is filled. In a cooling device, the product in the snow volume is cooled through, while the snow volume itself gradually sublimates. The process and the device are particularly suitable for the production of individual quick freezing (IQF) products.

Abstract: An apparatus for cryostorage and manipulation of a plurality of container units includes a cryochamber having a cryo-access port. The cryochamber is electrically cooled at cryogenic temperatures. A unit holder is located inside the cryochamber and is configured to hold a plurality of container units. A user access area is provided for selectively permitting access to a chosen container unit by an authenticated user who has been authenticated by the apparatus. A motive grasper is provided for selectively removing the chosen container unit from the cryochamber through the cryo-access port, and selectively placing the chosen container unit into the user access area.

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance includes: (i) a vacuum-insulated structure defining a refrigerable compartment, the vacuum-insulated structure comprising a pass-through therethrough providing access from an external environment to the refrigerable compartment; (ii) an evaporator disposed within the refrigerable compartment, the evaporator configured to lower or maintain a temperature of the refrigerable compartment below ambient temperature; (iii) a refrigerant line that extends through the pass-through and into the refrigerable compartment, the refrigerant line in fluid communication with the evaporator; (iv) a water line extending through the pass-through and into the refrigerable compartment; and (v) a housing that at least partially houses the evaporator within the refrigerable compartment, the housing comprising a wall proximate the pass-through that separates the water line from the refrigerant line where the water line and the refrigerant line extend from the pass-through and into the refrigerable compartmen

Abstract: A control method and system of an ice making device as well as a refrigerator having the same. The control method includes receiving first detection data of a detection sensor on an ice-making water injection pipe after ice is turned over and before water is injected; judging whether ice exists in the ice-making water injection pipe according to the first detection data; and turning on a heating assembly when ice exists in the ice-making water injection pipe. In the control method of an ice making device according to the present invention, the detection sensor is provided, whether the water injection pipe is frozen is judged by the detection sensor detecting whether ice exists, the detection method is more accurate, a freezing state of the ice-making water injection pipe can be known more accurately, and the heating assembly can be turned on more efficiently to unfreeze the ice-making water injection pipe.

Abstract: Provided is a vacuum adiabatic body. The vacuum adiabatic body includes a first plate configured to define at least a portion of a wall for a first space, a second plate configured to define at least a portion of a wall for a second space having a temperature different from that of the first space, a seal configured to seal the first plate and the second plate so as to provide a third space that has a temperature between a temperature of the first space and a temperature of the second space and is in a vacuum state, and a support configured to maintain the third space. Therefore, the vacuum adiabatic module that is thermally insulated with the vacuum, independently applied at various places, and conveniently used may be realized.

Abstract: A foldable refrigerator is provided. The foldable refrigerator moves from a functional First Position A to a collapsed Second Position B. The foldable refrigerator may be folded into the collapsed Second Position B for transportation and/or storage. The foldable refrigerator has an extendable handle and wheels which allow pulling or pushing the refrigerator in a manner similar to luggage. The refrigerator further has extendable and adjustable legs which allow the refrigerator to be raised or lowered to various heights. The refrigerator has a gyroscope which allows the compressor of the refrigerator to remain in an upright position.

Abstract: A refrigeration unit includes a cabinet and a compressor positioned within a machine compartment at least partially defined by the cabinet. The cabinet includes a wrapper that includes a first glass panel, a liner that includes a second glass panel, and insulation material disposed between the liner and the wrapper.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space and a door to open and close the storage space. The door includes a panel assembly including a front panel, a door frame connected to the panel assembly, a door liner connected to the panel assembly and the door frame and to define an insulating space, in which an insulator is disposed, together with the panel assembly and the door frame, and a sensor module installed on the door frame to sense a knock input applied to the front panel. The door frame includes a front wall that is in contact with the front panel and a rear wall spaced apart from the front wall and configured to define an accommodation space, in which the sensor module is accommodated, together with the front wall.

Abstract: A control method for a refrigerator includes: obtaining an input image generated by photographing an inner space of the refrigerator; with respect to one or more objects recognized from the input image, obtaining object information including a type and a position of the one or more objects, respectively; by using an ultra-wide band (UWB) module included in the refrigerator, detecting a UWB signal output from a UWB device while the UWB device is arranged inside the refrigerator; based on the detected UWB signal, identifying a position of the UWB device; identifying an object which is located around the UWB device, from among the one or more objects recognized from the input image, based on the identified position of the UWB device; and outputting the object information with respect to the object identified as being located around the UWB device as an audio signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a beverage cooler (10; 110) comprising a housing (12; 112), an elongated cooling chamber (32; 132) formed in the housing (12; 112) having a length (Lc) larger than a width (Wc) and configured to accommodate a beverage container (34) so that a longitudinal center axis (35) of the beverage container (34) is parallel to the length (Lc) of the cooling chamber (32; 132), wherein the cooling chamber (32; 132) comprises an air inlet (36; 136) and an air outlet (38; 138), an air flow circuit comprising the air inlet (36; 136), the cooling chamber (32; 132) and the air outlet (38; 138), a fan (74; 174) arranged in the air flow circuit for inducing an air flow in the air flow circuit in an air flow direction, a rotating mechanism (78; 178) for rotating the beverage container (34) about the longitudinal center axis (35; 135) and a refrigerating device (58) arranged in the housing (12; 112) and comprising a compressor (60), an evaporator (62; 162), an expansion mechanism and a condenser (6

Abstract: A method of manufacturing ceramic tape includes a step of directing a tape of partially-sintered ceramic into a furnace. The tape is partially-sintered such that grains of the ceramic are fused to one another yet the tape still includes at least 10% porosity by volume, where the porosity refers to volume of the tape unoccupied by the ceramic. The method further includes steps of conveying the tape through the furnace and further sintering the tape as the tape is conveyed through the furnace. The porosity of the tape decreases during the further sintering step.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to an endoscope drying device that also provides an indication of lumen drying verification. The present disclosure includes a device having an elongated and flexible base having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a hydrochromic absorbent unit extending from the distal portion. The hydrochromic absorbent unit can be configured to visually indicate when fluid is present. The hydrochromic absorbent unit can be sized and shaped for insertion into an endoscope channel. When inserted into the endoscope channel, the hydrochromic absorbent unit can expand to fill the endoscope channel and absorb any moisture therein.

Abstract: A drying apparatus for drying a material belt includes at least one material-belt turning mechanism, used for changing a travel direction of the material belt, and including a first passing roller, a turning roller, and a second passing roller sequentially arranged in the travel direction of the material belt. The turning roller is configured to move in a first direction relative to the first passing roller and the second passing roller to adjust a wrap angle of the material belt on the turning roller, the first direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the turning roller.

Abstract: A drying system for drying medical instruments including: a drying chamber configured to receive a medical instrument, a drying gas generation system for providing drying gas, a hose system including a hose through which the drying gas is discharged from the drying gas generation system, and a valve arranged in a wall of the drying chamber, the hose system is connected to the valve for the valve to provide the drying gas into the drying chamber. Wherein the valve is configured to discharge the drying gas exiting the valve into the drying chamber in a main flow direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall for a furnace, a refractory brick for a wall for a furnace, a furnace, a fastening system, a method for fastening a refractory brick in a groove, and a method for manufacturing a wall for a furnace.

Abstract: A ceramic holding element for a high-temperature furnace includes at least one fastening portion formed on a part of the holding element surface for mechanically connecting the holding element to a supporting structure. At least one heat conductor receiving portion on a part of the holding element surface receives a heat conductor. At least one groove is formed on a peripheral part of the surface of the holding element between the fastening portion and the heat conductor receiving portion. The groove extends substantially over the entire periphery of the peripheral part and at least one imaginary path between the fastening portion and the heat conductor receiving portion along the holding element surface crosses the groove. The groove has an aspect ratio, formed by a depth to width ratio of the groove, being greater than or equal to 1.5.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The heat exchanger includes a core with a condenser section and a subcooling section. The core includes a liquid-coolant line and a refrigerant line separate from the liquid-coolant line. The refrigerant line extends from a refrigerant inlet to a refrigerant outlet via the condenser section and through the subcooling section. The heat exchanger includes a cover plate with a liquid-coolant inlet. The cover plate adjoins an end plate of the subcooling section and includes a depression. The depression is closed by the end plate to form a chamber on the side facing the end plate. The liquid-coolant line extends from the liquid-coolant inlet to a collecting section of the core via a subcooling line and a bypass line.

Abstract: A heat exchanger configured to cause a refrigerant to exchange heat with a heat medium, includes: plates stacked on top of one another. A first flow path and a second flow path are formed between the plates. The refrigerant in a two phase state flows through the first flow path and the heat medium flows through the second flow path. Each of the plates includes: a first inlet from which the refrigerant flows into the first flow path; and a first outlet from which the refrigerant flows out of the first flow path. In each of the plates, when viewed in a direction in which the plates are stacked, the first inlet has line symmetry with respect to a center line in a width direction of the each of the plates, and the first outlet has line symmetry with respect to the center line.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for allowing heat to be exchanged between a first fluid and at least one other fluid comprises: a core comprising: at least one flow path; a manifold in communication with the at least one flow path; wherein the manifold comprises a void formed in the core; and the manifold comprises end caps, wherein at least one of the end caps is a non-flat end cap.

Abstract: Modular thermal truss plates are structures to hold mechanical loads of devices while also distributing heat in multiple directions “in plane” parallel to the truss plate, and “through-plane” orthogonal to the planar direction. An embedded lattice forms spaces or slots to receive thermally conductive spacer inserts conducting “through-plane” (a comparatively short distance, in a plate thickness direction) as well as comparatively longer (than the comparatively short distance) relief “channels” extending across from edge to edge (in the planar directions) sized for receiving flat heat pipe strips transferring heat therealong. With precision available by pre-fabricating the lattice with pre-threaded holes at vertices, the assembly into it of heat pipes and conductive inserts as well as attachment of outer skins and framing is faster, more precise, and reliable, with no need for risky or imprecise measuring or drilling after assembly.

Abstract: An evaporator includes a first metal layer having a first inner surface and a first outer surface, a second metal layer having a second inner surface bonded to the first inner surface and a second outer surface, and a porous body provided between the first outer surface and the second outer surface. The porous body includes first bottomed holes provided in the first inner surface, second bottomed holes provided in the second inner surface, a fine pore, a first groove portion provided in the first inner surface, and a second groove portion provided in the second inner surface. The first groove portion and the second groove portion are provided not to overlap each other in a plan view. The first outer surface and the second outer surface serve as an outer surface of the evaporator.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a heat transfer tube configured to guide a refrigerant, and a plurality of fins each having a through-hole through which the heat transfer tube is vertically installed, the plurality of fins being spaced apart from each other to allow air to pass in a first direction. Each of the plurality of fins includes a corrugated portion formed in a zigzag shape in the first direction, a sheet portion surrounding the through-hole and a connecting portion connecting the sheet portion and the corrugated portion, wherein an inclined contact point, which is the highest position of the connecting portion and the corrugated portion, is located lower than a valley portion contact point, which is the lowest position of the connecting portion and the corrugated portion, in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A microchannel compact heat exchanging system is provided. The system includes a ribbed microchannel including a plurality of radial ribs and fins. A ratio between a thickness of each radial rib and a radius of the ribbed microchannel is within a first predefined range. A water-based nanofluid in the ribbed microchannel is prepared with polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymer, calcium chloride salt, and a graphene oxide carbon-based material. The system includes two plenums connected to the ribbed microchannel.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes: a heat transfer pipe to guide a refrigerant; and a plurality of fins spaced apart from each other to allow air to pass in a first direction, the plurality of fins each having a through-hole through which the heat transfer pipe is installed, each of the plurality of fins includes a corrugated portion formed in a zigzag shape proceeding in the first direction and a sheet portion recessed from the corrugated portion around the through-hole to be parallel with the first direction, and an area of the sheet portion corresponds to 16% or more of an area of one unit among a plurality of units of the fin.

Abstract: A liquid-cooling heat dissipation structure having a nonlinear fin array and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The liquid-cooling heat dissipation structure includes an upper plate, a lower plate, and a flow guide member. The upper plate has an accommodating groove of which an inner side has an upper joint area formed thereon. The lower plate has a lower joint area. The flow guide member disposed between the upper plate and the lower plate includes a heat dissipation plate body having a first surface and a second surface, and a plurality of heat dissipation columns integrally disposed on the second surface. The upper brazing area is connected to the lower brazing area, and two ends of the flow guide member are respectively connected to the upper joint area and the lower joint area to form an enclosed cavity for accommodating the heat dissipation columns.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a base, and a plurality of deformable fins connected to a surface of the base. Some deformable fins have a free end configured to move away from the surface of the base as a function of a local temperature increase of the base. The deformable fins are distributed on the surface of the base to be exposed to a coolant flowing over the surface of the base, wherein a distribution of the deformable fins on the surface of the base is non-uniform.

Abstract: An adjustable heat spreader includes a mounting body for mounting to a support surface having at least one element to be cooled. The adjustable heat spreader includes at least one heat spreading insert adjustably fitted with the mounting body so that an insert contact surface is brought into contact with the element to be cooled. The mounting body includes a mount contact surface for interfacing with a separable heat sink.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat transport device includes a flat plate working process, a first joining process, a plastic working process, and a second joining process. In the first plate working process, a processed flat plate Q including recesses is obtained. In the first joining process, a flat plate R and the processed flat plate Q are joined to obtain a first flow passage plate including a first set of flow passages. In the plastic working process, the first set of flow passages are deformed to form recesses and obtain a second flow passage plate. In the second joining process, multiple second flow passage plates are stacked on top of each other and joined to form a second set of flow passages which is not parallel to the first set of flow passages.