Abstract: A selectable heat exchange apparatus and method of use are provided. The heat exchange apparatus comprises a plurality of half-tubes fabricated from any selected material and in any selected method of manufacture.

Abstract: A structural cold plate assembly includes cold plates mounted to opposing sides of a panel and in fluid communication through fluid passages that extend through the panel.

Abstract: A heat exchanging apparatus has a flow path with air tightness formed by joining a second sheet to a first sheet formed by bending the first sheet by stamping and fluid introduced into the flow path impinges on a wall of the flow path to perform heat exchange. A material constituting the flow path may be a metal sheet or an electrically-conductive plastic, and a small-sized and light-weight heat exchanging apparatus can be manufactured at a low cost.

Abstract: Large surface heat exchanger element composed of two metal plates provided with half spheroidal cavities, juxtaposed and united as to conform a sealed space in such way that the so conformed space provides resistance to internal or external pressure similar to a set of interconnected spherical wessels.

Abstract: A heat dissipation unit with mounting structure includes a main body and a plurality of mounting elements. The main body internally defines a chamber, and includes a plurality of supports located in the chamber, a working fluid filled in the chamber, and at least one wick structure formed on inner wall surfaces of the chamber. The mounting elements are externally connected to one side of the main body at positions corresponding to the supports in the chamber, and respectively define an internally threaded coupling bore therein. With these arrangements, it is able to ensure the air-tightness of the chamber of the heat dissipation unit having the mounting elements provided thereon. Further, the mounting elements with internally threaded coupling bore also provide good locking effect for the heat dissipation unit to securely connect with other elements via the mounting elements.

Abstract: Provided are a flow path member that suppresses flow path breakage, a heat exchanger and a semiconductor device using the same. This flow path member has a flow path in which a fluid flows and which is constituted by a lid portion, a partition wall portion, a side wall portion and a bottom plate portion. At least one of the partition wall portion and the sidewall portion is partly embedded in at least one of the lid portion and the bottom plate portion for direct connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plate heat exchanger composed of a plurality of plates (1), preferably made from sintered ceramic material, in which fluid-flow guide channels (2) are formed as a system of channels in such a way that a substantially meandering profile of the fluid flow is obtained over the surface area of the respective plate, the side walls (3) of the guide channels (2) having a plurality of apertures (4), which lead to turbulence of the fluid flow. The invention also relates to a method for the production of such a plate heat exchanger, in particular by a diffusion welding process in which the plates are joined to form a seamless monolithic block. The plate heat exchanger according to the invention is suitable in particular for applications at high temperatures and/or with corrosive media, and also as reactors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a latent cold storage device with an improved structure and an improved mode of operation by means of a sandwich-type arrangement of the heat conducting elements and cold storage elements, whereby the cold storage elements made in the form of pockets containing a cold storage medium, are deformable.

Abstract: A base plate is more effectively cooled, and the efficiency of cooling the base plate is further improved. In a heat exchange bulkhead 1 that includes a base plate 20 and a plurality of pin-fins 21 provided upright on the surface 20a of the base plate 20, a cooling medium 18 flows in the length direction of the base plate 20 along the surface 20a of the base plate 20, and each of the pin-fins 21 is entirely or partially inclined backward to the downstream side such that the top face thereof is located at the downstream side of the bottom face thereof.

Abstract: A furnace or other heat exchanger application for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems having condensate control. Specifically, a condensate control for secondary heat exchangers is provided for use with high efficiency furnaces, particularly for small tonnage systems, such as residential or unitary systems. Condensate management permits a plurality of furnace orientations while providing resistance to corrosion due to liquid condensate.

Abstract: In a cooling device using an ebullient cooling system, a cooling device becomes larger when a degree of freedom of the arrangement in installing it in electronic equipment is increased, and that it is impossible to obtain a sufficient degree of freedom of the arrangement, therefore, a flat plate cooling device according to an exemplary aspect of the invention includes a plate-like container including a first flat plate and a second flat plate opposite to the first flat plate; a refrigerant enclosed in the plate-like container; and a guiding wall unit connecting the first flat plate to the second flat plate and controlling a flow of the refrigerant in the plate-like container; wherein the plate-like container includes a heat receiving area which is thermally connected to a heating element disposed on at least one of the first flat plate and the second flat plate; and the guiding wall unit includes a pair of guiding walls, and the guiding walls are disposed on opposite sides of the heat receiving area.

Abstract: In a heat exchanger, fins are simply and accurately positioned in place and heat is efficiently exchanged without increasing manufacture cost, and the plurality of corrugated plate-like fins are disposed in the flow direction of a coolant in a housing. The heat exchanger has: connecting parts, which connect together the adjacent fins among the fins; protrusions formed on the connecting parts; and positioning holes for positioning the fins formed in the housing. The adjacent fins are disposed at predetermined intervals in the coolant flow direction with a predetermined offset amount in the direction that orthogonally intersects the coolant flow direction by fitting the protrusions in the positioning holes.

Abstract: A cylindrical, annular axial flow heat exchanger for use as a gas cooler in a thermal regenerative machine such as a Stirling engine is provided. The heat exchanger includes an outer shell of sufficient strength and thickness to withstand the pressure exerted by the working fluid and a tubular member positioned adjacent to and in contact with the outer shell, the tubular member having spaced apart sidewalls defining a flow passage therebetween. At least one of the sidewalls of the tubular member is embossed with ribs, the ribs being in contact with the inner surface of the outer shell thereby defining axially extending flow passages between the outer shell and tubular member along the circumference thereof for the flow of a second, gaseous fluid through the heat exchanger. The first fluid flows circumferentially through tubular member, while the second fluid flows axially between the outer shell and the tubular member.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first structure, a second structure, a first layer, and a second layer. The first structure has a first plurality of channels extending towards a number of edges of the first structure. The second structure has a second plurality of channels extending towards a number of edges of the second structure. A first side of the first structure is connected to a first side of the second structure. The first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels have an orientation with respect to each other. The first layer is connected to a second side of the first structure. The second layer is connected to a second side of the second structure.

Abstract: A structural cold plate assembly includes a support structure including first and second opposite sides supporting corresponding cold plates and an insert. The insert defines a portion of a fluid passage through the support structure and secures the cold plate to the support structure.

Abstract: Moisture separator configuration for separating water droplets from steam of a flow having a mixture of steam and water droplets, such that the cited flow travels through the moisture separator configuration so that this separation is achieved. The moisture separator configuration includes a plurality of plates oriented in line with the flow. The plurality of plates form channels through which the flow travels. The channels have progressive cross section variation along the flow direction, in order to collect progressively the water droplets separated from the steam in the flow.

Abstract: A cooling device includes a base, first and second heat generating parts connected to the base, first and second passages formed in the base and a partition wall disposed in the base. Liquid refrigerant flows through the first and the second passages for cooling the first and the second heat generating parts, respectively. The first and the second passages are stacked one above the other through the partition wall in the base. The partition wall includes a first region opened to allow liquid refrigerant in the first passage to flow into the second passage and a second region located on the side of the first region to allow liquid refrigerant in the first passage to flow toward the downstream end of the first passage. The first region is formed such that an opening area of the first region is greater than an opening area of the first passage.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for cooling charge air comprises at least one flat tube for circulation of a fluid. The flat tube is formed by assembling a pair of plates (7) in such a way as to define a first circulation channel (23) and a second circulation channel (25). The circulation channels (23, 25) communicate with one another at one end to establish substantially “U”-shaped circulation path for the fluid. At least one plate (7) comprises at least one first rib (29) and one second rib (31). The first and second ribs (29, 31) are substantially “L”-shaped. The first rib (29) is arranged in the first circulation channel (23) and the second rib (31) is arranged in the second circulation channel (25). A flat tube and a plate for such a heat exchanger are also disclosed.

Abstract: An inexpensive heat exchanger is disclosed, wherein the heat exchanger is made up of a plurality of plates and each plate has at least one channel defined in the plate. The plates are stacked and bonded together to form a block having conduits for carrying at least one fluid and where the exchanger includes an expansion device enclosed within the unit. The plates include construction to thermally insulate the expansion region from the heat exchange region to improve efficiency of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A furnace unit that comprises a burner assembly having at least one burner located therein and a heat exchanger having at least one continuous combustion tube. One end of the combustion tube has a first opening that is coupled to the burner assembly. The combustion tube has at least three zones. A first surface of the first zone has a first non-straight angle with a second surface of the second zone. The second surface has a second non-straight angle with a third surface of the third zone. The first zone is nearest of the three zones to the burner assembly and the second zone is in-between the first zone and the third zone. The first, second and third zones are within a flame length configured to be emitted from the burner.

Abstract: A device for cooling a heat source of a motor vehicle is provided that includes a cooling body which has a plurality of feed flow channels and a plurality of return flow channels. At least a multiplicity of the feed flow channels and return flow channels are arranged adjacent to one another in an alternating fashion in the cooling body.

Abstract: Entrainment heat sink devices and methods of forming entrainment heat sink devices are described herein. One or more method embodiments include forming an opening through a first material, forming a dimple having a trapezoidal-cross section in the first material such that the opening is located on a side wall of the trapezoidal cross-section, and attaching the first material to a second material, wherein the first material or the second material has a trench formed therein and the first material is attached to the second material such that the trench is in fluidic communication with the dimple.

Abstract: A scalable method of edge cooling and making a cold chassis for electronic modules. The steps include fabrication of modular cooling ribs, each including microchannels along the cooling edge and a peripheral flange. A set of adjacent ribs are secured together and assembled onto at least one face of a chassis frame member. The rib flanges are sealed (e.g. friction stir welded) with respect to the frame member. The Application includes new and retrofit environments with increased cooling needs and multi-scaled manufacturing.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a heat sink assembly are described. The assembly includes a two-phase heat sink, a condenser, and a pump. The two-phase heat sink may include flow micro-channels that accommodate the flow of boiling coolant and cross-connect channel(s) that at least partially equilibrate a pressure field for the boiling coolant. The condenser receives coolant from the heat sink and removes heat. The pump drives coolant through the assembly. In one aspect, the assembly is a closed system for the coolant. In another aspect, the condenser includes first and second plates and a heat exchange surface there between. Coolant flows from the heat sink and through the plates. The gaseous coolant passes the heat exchange surface. In one aspect the gaseous coolant flows opposite to the direction coolant flows. In one aspect, at least one of the plates includes dummy channel(s) for insulating part of the plate(s).

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a cooling system is a pumpless passive system, and includes a cold plate configured to receive a flow of liquid coolant and to output a flow of vapor phase coolant, where the cold plate includes at least one heat pipe adapted therein to provide for transfer of the liquid coolant to the vapor phase coolant, a first connection member coupled to the at least one heat pipe, a first conduit coupled to the first connection member, the first conduit extending vertically to enable at least the vapor phase coolant to travel through the first conduit, and a heat exchanger located above and coupled to the first conduit, where the heat exchanger is to transfer the vapor phase coolant to the liquid coolant.

Abstract: A compact furnace heat exchanger for a gas furnace is disclosed. The compact furnace heat exchanger may include a first pass having an inlet end, a second pass in fluid communication with the first pass through a first return bend, and a third pass having an outlet end and in fluid communication with the second pass through a second return bend. The third pass may further include a plurality of irregularities for optimizing performance of the compact furnace heat exchanger and the associated gas furnace.

Abstract: A surface cooler includes a base plate, and at least one fin element extending from the base plate. The at least one fin element includes an outer surface portion that is configured and disposed to be in direct contact with a first fluid and an inner surface portion that is configured and disposed to be in direct contact with a second fluid. The at least one fin element defines a primary heat exchange member that is configured and disposed to facilitate an exchange of heat between the first and second fluids.

Abstract: Problem to be Solved A plate laminate type heat exchanger having high heat exchange efficiency is provided. Solution In a plate laminate type heat exchanger 100, both ends of a protrusion 10 converge into an inlet port for high temperature fluid 58a and an outlet port for high temperature fluid 58b. A pair of core plates 53 and 54 is assembled in such a way that the side of the core plate 53 on which the protrusion 10 is not formed faces the side of the core plate 54 on which the protrusion 10 is not formed and the protrusions 10 and 10 formed on the respective core plates are paired but oriented in opposite directions. The pair of core plates 53 and 54 form a plurality of tubes surrounded by the walls of the protrusions 10 and 10, and the tubes form high temperature fluid compartments.

Abstract: A flow distributor assembly (13) for distributing a fluid flow across at least two surfaces (15) to be cooled is disclosed. The flow distributor assembly (13) comprises a first flow distributor (1a) and a second flow distributor (1b). Each flow distributor (1a, 1b) has a set of flow cells (3) formed therein, and comprises a connecting region. The first connecting region and the second connecting region are adapted to interconnect in such a manner that the first flow distributor (1a) and the second flow distributor (1b) are joined to form the flow distributor assembly (13), and in such a manner that the first connecting region and the second connecting region in combination define an inlet manifold (9) and an outlet manifold (10), the inlet manifold (9) and the outlet manifold (10) being fluidly connected to each of the flow cells (3) of the first set of flow cells (3) and the second set of flow cells (3).

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a stack of mutually spaced apart plates. The plates are separated by respective spacings therebetween. Alternate spacings respectively provide a flow path for a first fluid and a second fluid. The heat exchanger further comprises a first header for inflow of the first fluid and a second header for outflow of the first fluid. The first and second headers are connected to the plate stack by flexible tubular ducting means.

Abstract: The invention relates to an absorber (40) for a solar panel, provided for containing a heat transfer fluid (42), including first (44) and second (46) plates arranged opposite each other and attached to each other via a plurality of connection points (58, 60), first and second matrices having protruding geometrical shapes (50, 52) formed on the outer surfaces of the first and second plates, respectively, the matrices being offset relative to each other so as to provide a flow path for the heat transfer fluid in the absorber, an inlet (54) and an outlet (56) for the heat transfer fluid arranged at both ends of the heat transfer fluid flow path, respectively, characterized in that at least some of the geometrical shapes have a generally protruding shape with a recess at the center thereof so as to form a cavity (64, 66), and in that at least some of said non-through connection points are provided in at least some of said recesses.

Abstract: Ventilated heat shields and methods are disclosed. The ventilated heat shield can use varying patterns of insulating material with ventilation regions arranged in one or more two-dimensional (2D) and/or three-dimensional (3D) patterns to provide thermal insulation and air channels that allow for dissipation of heat and the inflow of cooling air. The ventilated heat shield can be used in applications where two surfaces are required to be in very close proximity or contact with each other to reduce the transfer of heat from one surface to the other. An example application for the ventilated heat shield is in a vehicle braking system.

Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure provides a heating chamber for a gas furnace that comprises opposing halves joined together. The joined opposing halves form a clamshell panel having at least one truncated corner located adjacent a curve located at a back end of a chamber path of the one or more clamshell heating chambers.

Abstract: A heat exchanger has a clad thin sheet material, a clad thick sheet material that is disposed so as to define a passage between the clad thick sheet material and the clad thin sheet material, and that has a sheet thickness greater than that of the clad thin sheet material, and an inner fin held between the clad materials. The clad thick sheet material and the clad thin sheet material have Zn-containing brazing filler metal layers on their passage sides, respectively, and the post-brazing surface Zn amounts are set so as to satisfy specific conditions. Further, certain conditions concerning the compositions of each of the layers that constitute the clad materials, and the inner fin are set.

Abstract: A fluid heat exchanger includes: a heat spreader plate including an intended heat generating component contact region; a plurality of microchannels for directing heat transfer fluid over the heat spreader plate, the plurality of microchannels each having a first end and an opposite end and each of the plurality of microchannels extending substantially parallel with each other microchannel and each of the plurality of microchannels having a continuous channel flow path between their first end and their opposite end; a fluid inlet opening for the plurality of microchannels and positioned between the microchannel first and opposite ends, a first fluid outlet opening from the plurality of microchannels at each of the microchannel first ends; and an opposite fluid outlet opening from the plurality of microchannels at each of the microchannel opposite ends, the fluid inlet opening and the first and opposite fluid outlet openings providing that any flow of heat transfer fluid that passes into the plurality of microc

Abstract: A fluid heat exchanger can define a plurality of microchannels, each having a first end and an opposite end and extending substantially parallel with each other microchannel. Each microchannel can define a continuous channel flow path between its respective first end and opposite end. A fluid inlet opening for the plurality of microchannels can be positioned between the microchannel first and opposite ends, a first fluid outlet opening from the plurality of microchannels can be positioned adjacent each of the microchannel first ends, and an opposite fluid outlet opening from the plurality of microchannels can be positioned adjacent each of the microchannel opposite ends such that a flow of heat transfer fluid passing into the plurality of microchannels flows along the full length of each of the plurality of microchannels outwardly from the fluid inlet opening. Related methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A BOP heating method includes operating a coiled tubing unit (CTU) using hydraulic fluid. The fluid is supplied from the CTU to an exchange tube and returned from the exchange tube to the CTU. The method includes transmitting heat from the fluid to an inner plate. Heat is transmitted from the inner plate to a BOP on which the inner plate is temporarily mounted. A BOP heating system includes a CTU configured to use hydraulic fluid, a supply tube configured to supply fluid from the CTU to an exchange tube, and a return tube configured to return fluid from the exchange tube to the CTU. A BOP heat exchange unit includes an outer plate and an inner plate, an exchange tube between the outer plate and the inner plate, and a heat spreading material between the exchange tube and the inner plate. The exchange unit lacks any electrical component.

Abstract: A cold track plate which both secures the refrigeration coils to the exterior of the tray well and helps to distribute cooling (or absorb heat) more efficiently solves the problem of inconsistent heat transfer and other inefficiencies in pan cooler assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new heat exchanger element comprising a premix burner with an outward curved or ridged burner surface. The heat exchanger element further comprises a combustion chamber. The combustion chamber is bound on one side by the burner and is further made up of water cooled metal walls which, starting from the burner and in downstream direction, first widen and thereafter narrow down to the width of a customary heat exchanger element. This creates enough space for a proper combustion, avoiding dead angles and recirculation or too early ending of the combustion reaction, thereby reaching low emissions of NOx and CO.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an air/fluid heat exchanger (1), said method comprising at least the following steps: a) on a first sheet metal plate (2), a plurality of tight folds are formed, said folds acting as fins (3), or, alternatively, the first sheet metal plate (2) comprising a first portion (2a) and a second portion (2b), tight folds (3) are formed only on the first portion (2a); said first sheet metal plate (2) or said first portion (2a) forming a sheet metal plate in the upper position; b) the tight folds (3) are opened on a portion across their height; c) the first sheet metal plate (2) obtained in step b) is placed on a second sheet metal plate (6), said second sheet metal plate (6) forming a sheet metal plate in the lower position, or, alternatively, the first portion (2a) obtained in step b) is folded on the second portion (2b), said second portion (2b) forming a sheet metal plate in the lower position, d) the tight portion of the folds (3) is brazed and the

Abstract: An apparatus includes a heat transfer structure configured to be disposed at least partially within an enclosure of a fixed bed reactor and operable to transfer heat from a heat source to a heat sink. The heat transfer structure includes a plurality of fins each fin including a first end and a second end, the first end contacting an inner surface of the enclosure of the fixed bed reactor, the second end at least partially enclosed within the enclosure of the fixed bed reactor. A path of at least one of the plurality of fins comprises the shortest possible length between the first end of the at least one of the plurality of fins and the second end of the at least one of the plurality of fins.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a case, a heat source and a radiator. The heat source is disposed inside the case. The radiator is disposed on the case and the radiator is kept away from the heat source at a distance. The radiator comprises a case body. A plurality of cellular compartments formed by a plurality of partition plates is disposed inside the case body. The cellular compartments are filled with a heat dissipation material. The radiator absorbs the heat of the heat source through thermal radiation.

Abstract: A liquid-cooled heat dissipating device includes a chamber-confining body confining a liquid chamber adapted to receive a liquid coolant, and having a surrounding wall that surrounds the liquid chamber, a cover plate covering the liquid chamber and sinter-bonded to the surrounding wall, a liquid inlet spatially communicating with the liquid chamber, and a liquid outlet spatially communicating with the liquid chamber. A method of making the liquid-cooled heat dissipating device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for conducting a fluid, in particular a cooling fluid for cooling components to be cooled, in particular for cooling electronics components and/or battery cells and/or battery modules, having a first covering plate and a second covering plate and having a structural mesh between the two covering plates for defining a spatial region, through which flow can pass, a division being provided by reshaping of the structural mesh and/or by introduction of a sealant for at least partially sealing the spatial region with respect to an outer space and/or for dividing the spatial region into definable flow channels.

Abstract: System for supporting a plate heat exchanger (10, 100, 200) inside an isothermal chemical reactor (1), comprising a circumferential ring structure (40) fixed at least to top radial sides (19s) of the plates (11), said structure being formed as a single or double ring.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes first and second radiator tanks, a radiator core and an oil cooler. The core includes first and second headers associated with the first and second radiator tanks, respectively, and a plurality of radiator tubes extending between therebetween. Each tube provides fluid communication from the first radiator tank to the second radiator tank. The plurality of radiator tubes are generally perpendicular to the headers. Coolant passing through the radiator tubes enters the second radiator tank in a direction perpendicular to the header. The oil cooler includes first and second end tanks and a core having a plurality of convoluted oil cooler plates. The tubes provide fluid communication between the first and second oil cooler tanks. Adjacent plates define coolant paths extending through the core and disposed at an angle relative to the direction the coolant enters the second radiator tank.

Abstract: A battery cell assembly, a heat exchanger, and a method for manufacturing the heat exchanger are provided. The heat exchanger includes a rectangular-shaped sheet having first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions coupled together at a bent edge such that the sheet portions are disposed proximate to one another. Outer edges of the first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions are coupled together such that an interior region is formed between the first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions. The bent edge has first and second apertures extending therethrough. The heat exchanger further includes a first inlet port disposed on the bent edge over the first aperture, and a second outlet port disposed on the bent edge over the second aperture, such that fluid can flow through the first inlet port and into the interior region and then through the outlet port.

Abstract: A clamshell heat exchanger for use in a gas-fired direct combustion furnace. The exchanger comprises a first clamshell half and a second clamshell half that when joined with the first clamshell half forms a passageway having an inlet and an outlet. The passageway includes a U-bend located between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the U-bend includes a re-entrant sectional profile.

Abstract: An inexpensive heat exchanger is disclosed, wherein the heat exchanger is made up of a plurality of plates and each plate has at least one channel defined in the plate. The plates are stacked and bonded together to form a block having conduits for carrying at least one fluid and where the exchanger includes an expansion device enclosed within the unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exhaust gas cooler (1), in particular for an exhaust gas recirculation system of an internal combustion engine, preferably of a motor vehicle, comprising an exhaust gas inlet (2) which is connected in a communicating manner with an inlet chamber (4), an exhaust gas outlet (3) which is connected in a communicating manner with an outlet chamber (5), a plurality of exhaust gas pipes (7) which are configured as flat pipes, extend parallel to each other through a coolant chamber (8) and are connected in a communicating manner on one side to the inlet chamber (4) and on the other side to the outlet chamber (5), a coolant inlet (9) which is connected in a communicating manner to the coolant chamber (8), and a coolant outlet (10) which is connected in a communicating manner to the coolant chamber (8).