Abstract: A one-piece curved floating primary divider plate (40) is described which is suitable for retrofit in an existing steam generator. The one-piece curved floating primary divider plate eliminates most loose parts and reduces leakage of the primary flow resulting in an improvement in the thermal performance of a steam generator. A method of retrofitting a primary divider plate in an existing steam generators is also described to improve the thermal performance of the steam generator.

Abstract: A condenser for air-conditioning systems for vehicles comprises at least one row of tubes fixed to a pack of substantially flat fins by the mechanical expansion of the tubes after they have been inserted in aligned holes in the fins. At least a substantial number of the fins have side portions which are thicker than the remaining portions of the fins.

Abstract: A charge air cooler is provided in which, in use, the charge air enters a finned tube block at very high temperatures creating a problem in that the lamella-type corrugated fins heat up abruptly and expand in the transverse direction. In order to eliminate the resulting risks of damage, the finned tube block on the air inlet side is provided with expansion joints extending in parallel to the tubes. The expansion joints extend only to a selected depth into the finned tube block in the air flow direction, which depth is selected such that the temperature of the charge air has already dropped there to such an extent that damage as a result of thermal expansions is no longer a concern.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger of the type which is constructed from a number of heat exchanger elements (1) consisting of a tubular jacket (2) with thermal transfer tubes (3) lying within the jacket. The heat exchanger elements (1) are joined together to form a heat exchanger, in that each end of a heat exchanger element is provided with a modular unit (4) which constitutes the frame of the heat exchanger. A jacket connection (5) is connected to each two modular units (4) and constitutes an extension of the tubular jacket (2). The jacket connection (5) is designed as an H pipe.

Abstract: A conduit for use in directing the flows of primary fluid and a secondary fluid in heat exchanging relationships comprising a plurality of elongated members to direct a flow of a primary fluid in a first path. The first path is comprised of separate generally parallel channels. It includes means to direct a flow of air over, under and between the plurality of elongated members in a second path. The first path and the second path are in spaced alternating relationship in generally parallel planes and with the first path in a first direction and the secondary path in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Coupling means are associated with the input and output ends of the first and second paths whereby when a first fluid is fed through the first paths at a first temperature and a second fluid is fed through the second paths at a second temperature, a heat transfer occurs therebetween.

Abstract: A radiator assembly for use in a motor vehicle, comprising a frame attached to a chassis of a motor vehicle and a radiator disposed within the frame. The radiator includes a core and first and second lateral end portions attached to opposite ends of the core. The first lateral end portion is rigidly mounted to the frame so as to position the radiator relative to the frame, while the second lateral end portion is resiliently mounted to the frame so as to accommodate lateral thermal growth of the radiator relative to the frame. The second lateral end portion is resiliently mounted to the frame by coupling a pair of vertically spaced spring members, each comprising a leaf spring, to the second lateral end portion and to the frame. A pair of multi-pronged mount brackets are attached to the frame, with each of the leaf springs having a first end attached to one of the brackets and a second end attached to the second lateral end portion of the radiator.

Abstract: A cooling system sub-assembly for use in a motor vehicle comprising a charge air cooler mounted to a support structure attached to a chassis of the motor vehicle and a condenser mounted to the charge air cooler so as to accommodate at least differential thermal growth between the condenser and the charge air cooler and so as to dispose the condenser in series flow relationship with the charge air cooler. A first lateral end of the condenser is fixed relative to the charge air cooler, while a pair of generally horizontally extending pins are connected to the other lateral end of the condenser and slidingly engage compressible grommet assemblies disposed within holes formed in each of a pair of vertically spaced mount brackets attached to the charge air cooler. Alternatively, a pair of vertically spaced mount flanges may be cast as an integral unit with one of the end manifolds of the charge air cooler, with each of the flanges receiving one of the condenser pins.

Abstract: A buckstay system for a membraned-tube wall of a steam generator having a first wall section which meets a second wall section at an angle to form a corner. At least one buckstay extends across at least part of each wall section. A pair of tie bars are welded to each other at the corner, an end connection corner tie is welded at the corner to the pair of tie bars, and a pair of end connection buckstay brackets are welded to each end of the buckstays. A pair of pinned end connection links, an end connection corner tie and the end connection buckstay bracket transmit forces from one buckstay to the other wall's tiebar. Bending forces which tend to bend each wall section are transmitted to each respective buckstay which resists such forces.

Abstract: A heat exchanger (10) includes a pair of spaced manifolds (12, 14) with a plurality of fluid tubes (16) extending therebetween in fluid communication. Fins (18) are connected between the fluid tubes (16) for enhancing heat exchanger with air passed thereover. Side support members (22) are connected between the ends of the manifolds (12, 14) to provide support of the fluid tubes (16) and fins (18) between the manifolds (12, 14). The side support members (22) include passageways (40) therethrough in a fluid communication with the manifolds (12, 14) to allow fluid to freely pass therethrough with the fluid passing through the fluid tubes (16) to thermally effect both members in a similar manner.

Abstract: A steam generator configuration, in particular of a low temperature carbonization-combustion plant, includes a supporting structure. A flue gas channel is disposed in the supporting structure and has a first vertical segment, a second at least approximately horizontal segment, and a third vertical segment being connected through the second segment to the first segment to form a structural unit. Supporting members suspend the first segment in the supporting structure in order to avoid restrictions to expansion and deformation of the flue gas channel as a result of thermal expansion. The supporting members are in an oblique or slanted position relative to the vertical in a cold condition. The oblique position essentially corresponds to a thermal expansion of the second horizontal segment in a hot condition. The supporting elements are parallel to the vertical in the hot condition.

Abstract: A heat exchanger having tube elements, each of which is provided with a pair of tanks on one side and a U-shaped passage that communicates between the pair of tanks, laminated alternately with fins over a plurality of levels. Two tank groups that extend along the direction of lamination are formed. Intake/outlet portions, through which heat exchanging medium flows, are provided on one end along the direction of lamination. One of the intake/outlet portions communicates with one of the tank groups via a communicating pipe. One end of the communicating pipe is inserted into a fitting hole formed in an end plate or in a cylindrical portion extending from the periphery of the insertion hole in anticipation of contraction of the heat exchanger. This construction allows one end of the communication to move relative to the insertion hole, while the other end of the communicating pipe is secured in a mounting hole of a specific tank.

Abstract: A reinforced hydraulically expanded flow channel (18) is disclosed which prevents the width of the hydraulically expanded flow channel (18) from changing. This reduces the strain rate in the high strain area next to the welds (16). After the hydraulic expansion process, the ends (20, 22) of the hydraulically expanded flow channel (18) are restrained by a rigid structure (24) such as a tubular member (28). When a tubular member (28) is employed, additional support is provided opposite the desired heat transfer surface (26).

Abstract: For the sealing of a gap between at least two components or groups of components which are movably arranged with respect to one another, particularly of a heat exchanger, a device is indicated in the case of which a strip-shaped sealing body, which is connected with one component, is sealingly and movably guided in a groove of the other component, and in the case of which the sealing body is composed in the manner of layers of elements, in the longitudinal direction of the gap. The layers are arranged to be displaceable and freely expandable, are suspended at one component in a swivelling manner, and are spatially movably guided on the other component by way of the groove, with a clamping effect.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly (10) includes a pair of manifolds (12, 14) with a core member (20) connected therebetween. The core member (20) includes a plurality of fluid tubes (16) extending between the manifolds (12, 14) in fluid communication therewith, a plurality of air fins (18) connected between the fluid tubes (16), and a pair of side support members (22) are joined to the manifolds (12, 14) at the outermost sides thereof. Reinforcement straps (50) are connected at each corner of the assembly (10) between the side support members (22) and the manifolds (12, 14) to reinforce the joints of the assembly (10).

Abstract: A fluid heater or boiler is disclosed which has a fire tube or combustion chamber surrounded by a reservoir containing a fluid to be heated. The combustion chamber is defined by an inner shell and the reservoir is defined by an outer shell. The inner and outer shells are joined by one or more flue tubes which are thermally expandable along the axes connecting their points of attachments to the inner and outer shells. The heater is constructed so that the inner shell is deflected relative to the outer shell, when the flue tubes or inner shell expand or contract, thus accommodating the thermal expansion. The flue tubes may optionally be adapted to flex perpendicularly to their axes, as well as deflecting the inner shell, to accommodate thermal expansion. The inner shell may also be suspended within the outer shell by the flue tubes connecting the inner and outer shells.

Abstract: The present invention attempts to offer a heat exchanger apparatus capable of absorbing its compression during its soldering and of allowing an easy connection of its intake/outlet pipes to an expansion valve, wherein the expansion valve is mounted, via a joint member, on refrigerant intake/outlet pipes integrally installed on the core of the heat exchanger apparatus, and wherein said joint member has a securing means for securing one of said intake/outlet pipes, and a compression-absorbing means for the other one of said intake/outlet pipes to slide in the stacking direction of said heat exchanger apparatus.

Abstract: The processor is of the type incorporating horizontal, concentric, co-extensive inner and outer tubular members which rotate together. The processor is modified in the following respects:The front end of the inner tubular member is circumferentially corrugated and may be provided in the form of a plurality of parallel tubes arranged in a ring array, to thereby increase the shell area to promote heat transfer through the tube walls;Means are provided for interconnecting the tubular members, which means can accommodate differing rates of thermal expansion; anda rock recycle tube assembly is provided to recover oversize material leaving the corrugated portion of the inner tubular member and reject it from the processor.

Abstract: A modular arrangement for containing a heat exchanger module comprises a base frame and four vertical truss members slidably mounted to the base frame at one end of the members. Each vertical truss member is positioned a distance apart from another vertical truss member across the base frame to define a front, a back, and two sides. The heat exchanger unit is contained within the base frame and the vertical truss members. Intermediate tie steel is supported by the four vertical truss members. At least two different levels, each level having a junction fixed to each vertical truss member, are provided. A horizontal side truss member is rotatably attached to the junctions of adjacent vertical truss members and a diagonal truss member extends between and is removably attached to the junctions between adjacent levels. The base frame, the intermediate tie steel, the vertical truss members, and the heat exchanger unit contained therein define a module for transportation and assembly.

Abstract: A catalytic incinerator system for oxidation/combustion of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The system is relatively compact, is designed to accommodate the thermal stresses within the system without adversely affecting the system components, and to provide substantially uniform temperature distribution in the VOCs and combustion air. The system includes a dual shell housing having an inner shell and an outer shell, wherein the inner shell is capable of thermal expansion and movement relative to the outer shell. Also included is a multi-pass tube-type heat exchanger suspended or otherwise mounted within a heat exchange chamber. The heat exchanger is mounted within the heat exchange chamber so that one end is unfixed and thus the heat exchanger can freely expand and contract due to temperature fluctuations within the heat exchange chamber.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a bundle of tubes connected between two water boxes, each of the latter being delimited by a wall of moulded plastics material having two opposed, lateral faces on which are secured lateral portions of two mountings which join the two water boxes together and which enclose the tube bundle between them. Each water box is secured to each mounting by means of at least one self-tapping screw which passes through an aperture formed in a lateral portion of the mounting and which engages in a bore formed in the wall of the water box.

Abstract: A mounting device for a heat exchanger or the like elongated member subject to longitudinal expansion and contraction, that freely permits longitudinal movement sufficient to accomodate anticipated expansion and contraction of the member, but that provides positive restriction on movement in every other direction such as is likely to occur during an earthquake. The device moves on rolling, line-contact bearing surfaces, substantially eliminating the danger of binding or freezing of the device.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle is disclosed including a frame having a pair of headers and a pair of side supports disposed between the headers at opposite ends thereof. Each of the side supports includes a generally planar base and a pair of flanges extending from the based portion. The side supports including a thermal stress relieving zone defined by an elliptical aperture disposed in the based portion.

Abstract: A heat storage means with an inner container, an outer container surrounding the inner container with clearance and with the formation of a preferably evacuated insulating space has two ducts leading through the insulating space into the inner container, one of such ducts serving as a supply duct and the other serving as a return duct for a heat transport vehicle fluid. The duct sections passing through the insulating space pass from the lower side of the outer container through the insulating space as far as the upper part of the insulating space and then via a bend into the upper part of the inner container and the part, adjacent to the outer container and the bend of the duct sections are deformable and are preferably like bellows.

Abstract: A reactor steam isolation cooling system includes a containment building surrounding a reactor pressure vessel having a reactor core for generating reactor steam. An isolation pool is disposed outside the containment building and is vented to the atmosphere. An isolation condenser includes a plurality of heat pipes collectively defining at one end thereof a condenser assembly disposed outside the containment building and inside the isolation pool, and at an opposite end thereof an evaporator assembly extending inside the containment building. Reactor steam is selectively channeled to the evaporator assembly for heating a working liquid therein and condensing the reactor steam to form reactor condensate for return to the pressure vessel. The working liquid is vaporized in the evaporator assembly and flows to the condenser assembly wherein it releases heat into the isolation pool with the working condensate therefrom returning to the evaporator assembly.

Abstract: Heat from heat-generating components (13) requiring cooling in a space vehicle (2) is transferred to a heat radiator (5) through a heat-conductive cylinder (3) and heat-conductive sleeve (6) in thermal-communication contact between the heat radiator (5) and a base plate (1). Heat can be conducted to the heat-conductive cylinder (3) through a flexible heat conductor (14) in the form of a flexible heat-strap or a rigid heat conductor with flexible connection at either or both ends. The base plate (1) can be attachable to the outside or to the inside surface of an exterior portion of the space vehicle (2). If attachable to the inside surface, the entire thermal-control device can be extendable from an inside position in the vehicle. A cold plate (24) with optional laser-beam and heat-deflective construction can be positioned at the opposite side of the heat radiator (5) from the base plate (1) and can be swivelable to maximize resistance of sun heat or hostile laser beams.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved liquid conduit for a device such as a solar collector. A tube of stretchable material carries the liquid. A rigid elongate channel has side walls in contact with and enclosing the tube about at least 50% but not the entirety of its circumference. The channel allows the tube to expand radially along part of its circumference when the liquid expands due to freezing.

Abstract: A seal for a gap between two components which are displaceable relative to each other through limited distances in three spatial directions, the seal being formed by at least two partially overlapping corrugated, bellows-like seal elements which are arranged one after the other in the longitudinal direction of the gap. Each seal element is connected to one of the components at a fixed point of attachment and is slidably and guidably connected to both components. Adjacent seal elements can also be slidably and guidably connected to one another. The seal provides sealing action for comparatively large relative movements of the two components and, thus for greatly varying widths and shapes of the gap.

Abstract: Circular heat exchangers have been used to increase the efficiency of engines by absorbing heat from the exhaust gases and transferring a portion of the exhaust heat to the intake air. The present heat exchanger is built to better resist the internal forces and pressures and to better withstand the thermal stress from the cyclic operation of the engine. The plurality of evenly spaced individual tension rings are positioned about the outer portion of the core and the plurality of compressive hoops which are positioned at the inner portion of the core resisting the forces which are attempting to separate the passages. The rings and the hoops are in contact with the core and totally in heat transferring relationship with the donor fluid. The rings further expand and contract in response to the temperature changes of the donor fluid and maintain a preestablished force on the core of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A heat exchanger arrranged in a horizontally positioned container for carrying extremely hot gaseous or vapor media, a heat exchanger unit including a bank of tubes defined by tube walls, an inner port, a collector connected to the inlet port and connected to the tubes, first and second outlet ports, first and second outlet port ocllectors each outlet port collector being connected to the outlet ports and a bracket suspension connected to passages of the container for suspendedly supporting each of the inlet port and the outlet ports. The inlet and outlet ports each have a central axis, each central axis passing through a center of gravity of the portion of the heat exchanger unit connected to the associated port. The each of the heat exchanger units includes, the bank of tubes formed of tube walls, inlet ports being connected to the collector and the outlet ports being connected to each of the first and second outlet collectors.

Abstract: An expansion joint is provided for a rotary ironer or the like employing concentric cylinders defining a passageway through which thermal liquid passes. The joint comprises a toroidal segment which is secured in fluid-tight engagement to adjacent ends of the concentric cylinders. The provided joint enables one cylinder to be heated in advance of the other and expand while retaining a fluid-tight connection between the cylinder ends.

Abstract: An annular recuperator for use with a gas turbine engine including radial outflow passageways for the exhaust gases from the turbine engine in heat transfer relationship with enclosed passageways for air being delivered to the combustor of the turbine engine. The annular recuperator includes stress relief features to prevent thermal cycling fatigue failures of the annular recuperator.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved serpentine heat exchanger. Two metal sheets are crimped together, sealed at their abutting edges. The sheets have matching depressions which from a serpentine air passageway. Within the passageway are elongated ribs and column like dimples which serve as obstruction to the air flow, directing fluid flow over under-utilized portions of the passageway and generating turbulent fluid flow near heat transfer surfaces.

Abstract: A device enabling a mass (1) cantilevered from an element (2) which is vertically moveable under the effect of thermal expansions and contractions to rest against a fixed framework (9). The device comprises a first arm (7) articulated on a point (C) of the vertically moveable element, a second arm (6) articulated firstly to one end (B) of the first arm adjacent to the mass and slidably placed on this junction, and secondly to the fixed framework, and a third arm (8) articulated firstly to one end (2) of the first arm adjacent to the vertically moveable element, and secondly to the fixed framework (9) at a point (D) at a level different from that of the point (E) at which the second articulated arm is articulated thereto. The invention is applicable to the manifolds of boilers or steam generators.

Abstract: In a finned tube product of the type having a flat thin fin wound helically on a heat exchange tube, wherein the fin is made from a material having a relatively higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the material of the tube, the improvement which comprises winding a wire helically on the surface of the tube in side by side relation with the fin and simultaneously with the winding of the fin on the surface of the tube such that each winding of wire is snuggly received between adjacent windings of fin, the wire being made of a material having essentially the same or smaller coefficient of thermal expansion as compared to the material of the tube and the longitudinal dimension of thickness of wire representing the desired spacing between adjacent windings of fin on the tube.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hot gas flue pipe assembly designed for use inside a heating boiler. The assembly has an outer pipe and an inner pipe, and the outer pipe envelopes the inner pipe in such a way that circumferential contact deformations disposed at least in separate sub zones are capable of transferring heat between the two pipes. In order to prevent the occurrence of cracking noises during the flow of hot flue gases through the hot gas flue pipe, or at least to reduce such noises to an acceptable level, the inner pipe comprises one or more sections which, when inserted inside the outer pipe, define with their opposed ends, a circumferential gap that is filled with an elastic, heat-resistant and moisture-resistant cementitious material.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus that comprises a first elongated metal tube, a second elongated metal tube longitudinally disposed within the first elongated metal tube having a substantial portion of its outer surfaces out of contact with the inner surface of the first elongated metal tube, with the inner metal tube being adapted to provide passage through it of a hot fluid, and means for cooling the outer surface of the first elongated metal tube, whereby at ambient temperatures the tubes can be easily separated for inspection and at operating temperatures the tubes are substantially in contact with each other.

Abstract: A steam generator upper support arrangement provides restraint to the steam generator during operating and non-operating conditions, for loading forces resulting from seismic and postulated accident conditions, while allowing for free thermal expansion of the steam generator in the radial, lateral, and vertical directions. Four embodiments of the present invention are described. In a first embodiment, inclined bumpers are placed at predetermined angles with respect to the load path, such that as the steam generator is thermally displaced the placement and incline angles of the bumpers will compensate for the expansion and maintain a nominal gap therebetween. In a second embodiment, the variable shim mechanism comprised of cams, bumper rods, and a pivoted linkage between the steam generator and the building structure maintains the nominal gap for the required support. In the third embodiment, a single small snubber is utilized.

Abstract: A heat storage means, mor especially a latent heat storage means for motor vehicle heating systems running on engine waste heat comprises an inner housing (10) enclosing a storage core, and an outer housing (12), between which housings there is thermal insulation (14), which has a supply duct (16) leading to the inner housing (10) and a drain duct (16) extending from the inner housing, running through it. The inner housing (10) is suspended at two remote end sides (20 and 50) by means of a respective group of ribs with a small cross section on the outer housing (12), and between one end wall (20) of the inner housing (10) and the outer housing (12) there is at least one spring (36) so placed that it tends to change the distance between oppositely placed end walls (20, 26; 50 and 28) of the inner and of the outer housings.

Abstract: A device for sealing and absorbing differential expansion between a cooling chamber for cooling particles in suspension and a recycling duct comprises a tubular expansion joint part (2) interconnecting the wall (1) of the cooling chamber and the recycling duct (3), with guide plates (7) for guiding the tubular part being fixed to the outside wall of the chamber and being distributed around the tubular part and bearing thereagainst by means of rolls (8, 9), a flat gasket (6) being interposed between the ends of the tubular part and the recycling duct, and controlled clamping flanges (10, 11) being disposed on the ends and being provided with oblong holes (16, 17) for passing clamping bolts (18), one of the flanges being provided with pebble-shaped parts (20) bearing against corresponding clamping adjustment shoes (22) on the other.

Abstract: A plate-type annular heat exchange cylinder which has increased resistance to cracking under the stress of heat gradients. The invention comprises providing the cylinder in the form of two or more longitudinal segments, such as hemi-cylinders, spaced by axial narrow expansion slots, sealing the spaces between adjacent pairs of the plates of each segment and each expansion slot, uniting the segments by attaching radial coupling plates over the slots at each end of the segments, and blocking the inner peripheral entrance of each axial slot by attaching a narrow gas seal strip thereover.

Abstract: An intermediate heat transport system is disclosed for providing steam generation from the secondary nonradioactive liquid sodium heat extraction loop from a sodium cooled nuclear reactor. The transport system includes a unitary module combining the steam generating heat exchanger, the pump for the circulation of the liquid sodium coolant, and the surge volume required for differential expansion between the sodium and the vessels that contain the sodium. Two concentric cylindrical and vertically standing vessels are provided for containing the liquid sodium; one vessel is outer and larger; the other inner vessel is of a double wall construction and open on its lower end hung from the top of the longer vessel. The outer and larger cylindrical vessel has four feedwater inlet plenums (typical number) at the bottom and four steam outlet plenums at the top. Tube sheets terminate each plenum to a tube bundle extending between the inlet and outlet plenums.

Abstract: A convective reformer device is provided which is useful for partially reforming a feed mixture of hydrocarbons and steam. The device includes an outer shell enclosure and a tubular inner core assembly and is specifically adapted to support heat exchange between a heating fluid, which may be an effluent from downstream, and the hydrocarbon-steam feed mixture. The convective reformer is used in a system and process for the steam reformation of hydrocarbons, in which the partially reformed effluent from the convective reformer is further reformed in a steam reforming furnace, or an auto-thermal reformer, or a steam reforming furnace followed by an auto-thermal reformer. The fully reformed effluent from the steam reformer, or auto-thermal reformer, is directed back to the convective reformer to supply the heat of reaction for the partial reformation of the feed mixture.

Abstract: The invention concerns a thermal transfer layer with high transfer coefficient between two materials which can have different expansion coefficients. The thermal transfer layer comprises expanded graphite inserted between the materials which are selected from among carbonaceous materials, ceramics and metals or metal alloys. The expanded graphite is either inserted in the form of a rolled or compressed sheet, or is compressed in situ. The invention also concerns a device for the cooling of a structure subjected to intense, continuous, intermittent or pulsating heat flux, by means of fluid circulation tubes placed in the passages in the structure. A flexible material which is a good heat conductor in a compressed state, such as expanded graphite, is placed between the structure to be cooled and each tube.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to cool a rich burn combustor without extracting excessive amounts of heat and to use the extracted heat. In accordance with the invention, a combustor (10) having a primary combustor (12) and a secondary combustor (13) with a throat (20) between them is provided with a jacket including a wall (27) radially outwardly of a wall (14) of the primary combustor (12). Steam is injected into a manifold (33) at the throat end of combustor (12) and flows in a plurality of spiral paths through the space between walls (14) and (27) to an outlet manifold (32) at the other end of combustor (12) becoming superheated. The superheated steam is employed to drive a stream utilization device. The spiral steam flow paths are established by barriers (38) wound in spiral fashion on the outside of wall (14) of the combustor (12). Another object is to minimize stress on the wall (14) of the primary combustor (12).

Abstract: A two member heat exchanger. The first member having an outer surface, a conical inner surface surrounding a hollow region, a fluid chamber between the outer surface and the conical inner surface, and first and second fluid ports diametrically positioned on the outer surface to permit the flow of fluid in and out of the fluid chamber. The second member, insertable into the hollow region of the first member, has an outer conical surface matching the inner conical surface of the first member and a cylindrical bore for receiving external heat dissipating devices.

Abstract: A brush seal for first and second spaced, adjoining members which are capable of undergoing universal relative displacement, the seal comprising a plurality of flexible bristles having opposite ends, one of which is secured in a clamp causing the bristles to fan outwardly towards the other end. The second member supports a joint defining a space with a throat into which the fan of bristles enter and are resiliently squeezed at the throat. The free ends of the bristles are spaced for free movement in the joint lengthwise of the bristles to accommodate relative movement of the members towards and away from one another. Relative movement of the members longitudinally in their respective planes in taken up by sliding of the bristles within the joint while relative movement of the members transversely in their respective planes is taken up by bending of the bristles at the throat. In the case of all relative movement of the members, the bristles maintain sealing contact with the joint at the throat.

Abstract: A dual belt press comprises a pair of endless belts forming oppositely facing press flights. The press flights are pressed toward one another by press plates, with freely rotating rollers disposed between the press flights and press plates. Each press plate comprises a support plate and a plurality of plate strips mounted on a surface of the support plate facing the associated press flight. The plate strips have longitudinal axes extending obliquely relative to the direction of travel of the press flights and obliquely relative to axes of rotation of the rollers. The plate strips are heated or cooled by a fluid traveling through conduits formed in the plate strips or clamped between adjacent plate strips.

Abstract: A recipient which is filled with a storage medium which expands during phase transformation wherein the recipient is a flexible structure having a geometrical shape such that only the flexibility of the structure is required to increase its volume to compensate for the expansion of the stored medium without creating stress or stretching the walls of the structure.

Abstract: A high effectiveness contour matching contact heat exchanger (10) includes two opposing plates (12,13), each having alternating double rows (25) of attached pins (20). The ends (23) of the pins (20) opposite their respective plates (12,13) are received in tight-fitting holes (40) in the opposite plate (12,13), providing for flexibility of the heat exchanger (10) to maintain efficient thermal transfer contact between the plates (12,13) and the external thermal sources (50,51) of heat or cold, without causing gaps between the ends (23) of the pins (20) and their respective opposite plates (12,13) that decrease heat transfer effectiveness by adversely affecting flow distribution of the fluid flowing therepast.

Abstract: A water storage tank for use in the fresh food compartment of a refrigerator comprising a surpentine shaped hollow body having parallel first, second, third and fourth straight sections serially connected. The first section has an inlet at the top end and the fourth section has an outlet at the top end. The first section is connected to the second section by a U-shaped curved section at the bottom end, the second and third sections are connected at the top by a U-shaped curved section, the third and fourth sections are connected at the bottom by a U-shaped curved section, with all of the U-shaped curved sections having an internal curvature in the shape of a teardrop. The four straight sections of the serpentine shaped hollow body are connected at the top thereof by air flow passageways.