Abstract: A heat transfer medium assembly unit, especially for a heat exchanger arrangement of a vehicle heater, includes a housing part (16) with at least one opening (22, 24) for receiving a connecting branch. At least one flexible fixing element is associated with the at least one opening (22, 24) for receiving a connecting branch. The at least one flexible fixing element is provided for fixing a connecting branch (12, 14) mounted in the opening (22, 24) for receiving a connecting branch for providing a connecting branch/housing part preassembled assembly unit (76).

Abstract: A fill in a rectilinear evaporative cooling tower includes a grid, grid support, module radial support, module column and module girts. The grid is to support a plurality of splash bars. The grid support is configured to provide support for the grid. The module support is configured to provide support for the grid support. The module column is configured to provide support for the module support. The module girts is configured to rest on a fill support frame of the rectilinear evaporative cooling tower and configured to provide support for the module columns.

Abstract: A fill in an evaporative cooling tower includes a grid, grid support, module radial support, module column and module radial girts. The grid is to support a plurality of splash bars. The grid support is configured to provide support for the grid. The module radial support is configured to provide support for the grid support. The module column is configured to provide support for the module radial support. The module radial girts is configured to rest on a fill support frame of the evaporative cooling tower and configured to provide support for the module columns.

Abstract: A solar panel mounting system includes a plurality of solar panel support structures which can be formed from solid concrete in adjacent rows with mounting surfaces that are tilted towards the equator. The solar panels can have an adhesive backing which can be used to secure the solar panels directly to the mounting surfaces. The support structures can be made of concrete and formed with a slip form machine. This construction can reduce the time and materials required for the solar panel installation. The solar panel mounting system can also occupy significantly less ground space than conventional solar panel installations.

Abstract: A method is provided for reproducibly producing a carbon band twisted about its longitudinal axis. According to the method carbon fibers are fed into a processing device and are formed into a band-shaped preform having a centerline and an edge on both sides thereof. A shorter average fiber length is fed by the processing device when forming the centerline area than when forming the edges. The preform is subsequently further processed into the carbon band.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a mounting bracket and a thermal module. The mounting bracket has at least one retaining hole and a mounting section, and the thermal module includes a plurality of radiating fins, to which the mounting bracket is connected. On the radiating fins, at least one engaging zone is provided for correspondingly engaging with the mounting bracket, and at least one locking portion is formed for correspondingly engaging with the retaining hole. With the above structural design, the mounting bracket can be more firmly and stably connected to the thermal module and be more accurately located on the radiating fins without the need of welding, so that the manufacturing cost for welding is saved. A method of manufacturing the heat dissipation device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Method for filling a heat storage tank with solid elements having at least one first particle size greater than at least one second particle size, the method includingthe following steps: a) pouring a first quantity of solid elements of the first particle size into the tank, b) levelling said first quantity of solid elements of the first particle size so as to form a layer of a substantially constant height, c) pouring a second given quantity of solid elements of the second particle size over the layer of solid elements of the first particle size such that the solid elements of the second particle size flow between the solid elements of the first particle size and such that the elements of the second particle size are flush with the layer of the solid elements of the first particle size and so as to form an intermediate layer.

Abstract: A heat sink for power modules can be incorporated into a power module of a machine. In embodiments, an alloy is extruded to form a body with a plurality of divider webs integral thereto and defining a plurality of longitudinal passage segments inside the body. The body is machined to remove alternating end portions of the divider webs to define a fitting end turn area and a return end turn area disposed in opposing relationship with each other, thereby forming a serpentine fluid passage. A fitting end cap is welded to the body. A fluid inlet and a fluid outlet of the fitting end cap are respectively in fluid communication with a passage inlet and a passage outlet of the serpentine fluid passage.

Abstract: A method of forming a microchannel cooled component is provided. The method includes forming at least one microchannel within a surface of a relatively planar plate. The method also includes placing a relatively planar cover member over the surface having the at least one microchannel formed therein. The method further includes adhering the relatively planar cover member to the relatively planar plate. The method yet further includes curving the microchannel cooled component by pressing the relatively planar cover member with a forming component for at least a portion of a time period of adhering the relatively planar cover member to the relatively planar plate.

Abstract: The current invention provides a tube-grasping body for grasping an insert tube in a heat exchanger, and heat exchanger production methods and apparatuses utilizing the tube-grasping body, wherein the tube-grasping body enables to enlarge and connect an insert tube to a heat radiating fin for producing a heat exchanger, still keeping the total length of insert tubes at an almost same level even after the enlargement; and the tube-grasping body is connected at its exterior to the guide-pipe.

Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and methods are provided facilitating transfer of heat from a working fluid to a coolant. The cooling apparatus includes a vapor condenser which includes a condenser housing with a condensing chamber accommodating the working fluid and coolant, which are in direct contact within the condensing chamber and are immiscible fluids. The condensing chamber includes a working fluid vapor layer and a working fluid liquid layer; and a working fluid vapor inlet facilitates flow of fluid vapor into the condensing chamber, and a working fluid vapor outlet facilitates egress of working fluid liquid from the condensing chamber. A coolant inlet structure facilitates ingress of coolant into the working fluid vapor layer of the condensing chamber in direct contact with the working fluid vapor to facilitate condensing the vapor into working fluid liquid, and the coolant outlet structure facilitates subsequent egress of coolant from the condensing chamber.

Abstract: Heat exchanger comprising a first heat exchanging body having a first end and an opposite second end, at least a flue gas channel and at least a water channel, a longitudinal direction of the first body extending between the first and second end thereof, and a second heat exchanging body, having a first end and an opposite second end, at least a flue gas channel and at least a water channel, a longitudinal direction of the second body extending between the first and second end thereof, wherein the first end of the second body is connected to the second end of the first body, wherein a burner chamber is provided at the first end of the first body.

Abstract: A method is provided for facilitating cooling of electronic components of an electronic system. The method includes: providing a housing at least partially surrounding and forming a compartment about the components, and providing an immersion-cooling fluid is disposed within the compartment, at least one component of the electronic system being at least partially non-immersed within the fluid in the compartment; providing a wicking film element physically coupled to a main surface of the at least one component and partially disposed within the fluid within the compartment; and securing, via a coupling element, the wicking film element in physical coupling to the main surface of the at least one component without the coupling element overlying the main surface of the component(s). As an enhancement, the wicking film element wraps over the component to physically couple to two opposite main sides of the component.

Abstract: A cooling method is provided which includes providing a cooling apparatus that includes one or more coolant-cooled structures attached to one or more electronic components, one or more coolant conduits, and one or more coolant manifolds. The coolant-cooled structure(s) includes one or more coolant-carrying channels, and the coolant manifolds includes one or more rotatable manifold sections. One coolant conduit couples in fluid communication a respective rotatable manifold section and the coolant-carrying channel(s) of a respective coolant-cooled structure. The respective rotatable manifold section is rotatable relative to another portion of the coolant manifold to facilitate detaching of the coolant-cooled structure from its associated electronic component while maintaining the coolant-cooled structure in fluid communication with the respective rotatable manifold section through the one coolant conduit, which in one embodiment, is a substantially rigid coolant conduit.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a first copper sheet and a second copper sheet. The first copper sheet includes a number of first recesses and the second copper sheet includes a number of corresponding second recesses. The second copper sheet is fixed on the first copper sheet and an airtight receiving cavity is formed by each first recess and each the second recess, a working fluid in the airtight receiving cavity carries unwanted heat away.

Abstract: A corrugated fin, in particular for a heat exchanger, having a substantially corrugated design, having a plurality of fin surfaces, wherein adjoining fin surfaces are connected to one another by means of a fin arch in such a way that a medium can flow through an intermediate space between adjoining fin surfaces, wherein the fin surfaces are arranged at an angle with respect to one another perpendicularly with respect to a throughflow direction for the medium, wherein the fin surface has at least one bulge which protrudes out of the plane of the fin surface, wherein the extent of the bulge in a direction perpendicularly with respect to the air throughflow direction is smaller than the extent of the fin surface in said direction.

Abstract: A heat sink comprises skived fins and a base. The base has a first side and a second side. The skived fins are disposed on the first side, and at least one semiconductor device is mounted on the second side. The base has at least one channel for gas flow between the first side and the second side. The skived fins are formed by skiving segments from at least one layer of an alloy. The skived fins have one or more of the following patterns: a wavy skived pattern; a triangular skived pattern; and a block skived pattern.

Abstract: A device, which is suitable for the processing of at least one fluid, is provided with at least one elongated foil, which is formed in a number of reciprocating foil layers. Between two opposite layers of foil, a spacer is situated that is permeable at least parallel to the foil layers. The foil layers and interposed spacers extend spirally around a central axis, wherein folding lines between two foil layers extend substantially parallel to the central axis. Each spacer is coupled to at least an end near the central axis with a support extending parallel to the central axis where, of the supports near the central axis, first supports are situated between two foil layers, which foil layers are connected to one another near the central axis, whereas second supports are situated between two successive first supports.

Abstract: A tube (2) of a heat exchanger (1) is intended to allow an exchange of heat between a first fluid and a second fluid flowing in contact with the tube (2). The tube (2) comprises an upper plate (22) and a lower plate (21) positioned facing one another and defining an internal space (25) in the tube (2) in which the first fluid is able to circulate. Each of the plates (21, 22) comprises a bottom (23) and at least one edge (24). The plates (21, 22) are in contact with one another at the edge (24). The tube (2) comprises a deflection screen (30) secured to the edge (24), with the deflection screen (30) comprising a first wall (31) extending transversely to the bottoms (23) and arranged to deflect the second fluid toward the bottoms (23). The invention also relates to a bundle of such tubes and to a heat exchanger comprising such a bundle, and to a method for producing a heat exchanger tube plate.

Abstract: A device (1) for static mixing and heat exchange comprises a cladding element (2) and a mixer insert (3), whereby the mixer insert (3) is in the operative state arranged inside the cladding element (2). The mixer insert has a longitudinal axis and comprises a first group (5) of web elements and a second group (6) of web elements. The first group (5) of web elements extends along a first common group plane (7) and the second group (6) of web elements extends along a second common group plane (8). At least a portion of the web elements (9, 10) is provided with channels (11, 12). The channels extend from a first end (13) of the web element (11) to a second end (14) of the web element (11).

Abstract: Gas heater/cooler apparatuses and methods of manufacturing thereof are provided. A gas heater/cooler apparatus has a gas pipe configured to transport a fluid inside a heat transfer block. A fluid flow through a cooling pipe in the proximity of the gas pipe or pushed towards the gas pipe by a fan cools the fluid. An electric heater disposed inside the heat transfer block close to the gas pipe may heat the fluid flowing therein via radiated heat.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatus are provided which facilitate cooling a multi-component assembly, such as a hub module assembly. The cooling apparatus includes a first liquid-cooled heat sink configured to facilitate removal of heat generated by one or more first electronic components of the multi-component assembly, and a second liquid-cooled heat sink configured to facilitate removal of heat generated by one or more second electronic components of the multi-component assembly. The first liquid-cooled heat sink is separably coupled to the multi-component assembly, and the second liquid-cooled heat sink is fixedly secured to the multi-component assembly. Fluid couplers fluidically couple the first and second liquid-cooled heat sinks to facilitate liquid coolant flow through the fixedly-secured, second liquid-cooled heat sink from the separably-coupled, first liquid-cooled heat sink.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conveying heat away from an electronic component. The apparatus may include, a conformable thermal interface sleeve adapted to embrace the electronic component. The apparatus may further include, a heat conducting wedge adapted to contact the conformable thermal interface sleeve and a thermal channel adapted to contact the heat conducting wedge. The apparatus may also include a manifold adapted to contact the thermal channel.

Abstract: A variety of polymer manifolds and associated fabrication methods are described. The described manifolds can be used in heat exchangers and a variety of other applications. In one aspect a polymer manifold is formed by welding distal tips of a multiplicity of polymer tubes to a polymer retainer. The tubes pass through guide passages that extend between opposing faces of the retainer and the distal tip of each tube is welded to a manifold face of the retainer. The welds between the tubes and the manifold face form sealed connections between the tubes and the manifold face. In some embodiments a locking plate is positioned adjacent the retainer. The tubes also pass through the locking plate such that during assembly, the locking plate and/or the retainer can be translated or otherwise moved slightly relative to the other to hold the tubes in place during welding to the retainer.

Abstract: A lamp comprises an optical lens. The lamp further comprises a self-locking trim ring including a plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring is disposed over the optical lens. The lamp further comprises a heat sink. The heat sink has an inner chamber wherein the optical lens is disposed in the inner chamber. The heat sink also has an outer chamber disposed radially outwardly from the inner chamber. The outer chamber has a recess that engages the plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring secures the optical lens to the heat sink.

Abstract: A heat conducting structure, a heat sink with the heat conducting structure, and a manufacturing method of the heat conducting structure are disclosed. The manufacturing method includes the steps of providing a first mold (20) and a second mold (30) having different concave cambers (211, 211a, 221, 221a), using the first mold (20) to progressively compress the heat pipes (10) and form a camber (112) at an evaporating section (11), using the second mold (30) to compress the camber (112) to form a contact plane (112?) and an attaching plane (113?) perpendicular to each other, coating an adhesive (50) on the contact planes (112?), connecting the contact planes to make the attaching planes co-planar.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes a case; an insulation material provided within the case, the insulation material defining an interior volume of the insulation material; a liner arranged in the interior volume, the liner having an inner surface that extends toward a center of the case; an outer container of phase change material provided in the liner, the outer container comprising a plurality of outer panels containing a first phase change material, the plurality of outer panels comprising a bottom outer panel, a top outer panel, and side outer panels; and an inner container of phase change material provided in the outer container, the inner container comprising a plurality of inner panels containing a second phase change material; wherein an outer surface of each of the side outer panels is parallel with the inner surface of the liner.

Abstract: A method of localized cathodic protection of a heat exchanger, includes providing at least one fin formed from a first metal alloy; applying a sacrificial layer of a second metal to at least one region in the at least one fin; and connecting a refrigerant tube to the at least one fin; wherein the sacrificial layer of the second metal includes a metal from one of a zinc alloy or a magnesium alloy.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooling a heat source is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fin-diffuser including a blower integrated with fins of a diffuser. A heat spreader is coupled to the fin-diffuser. The heat spreader is configured to spread heat from a location proximate the blower to location of the fins. The apparatus spreads heat from a heat source proximate a blower of the fin-diffuser to a location away from the blower to cool the heat source.

Abstract: A heat protector mounted on a vehicle is provided. The heat protected includes a glass fiber that has a plate shape and includes aerogel immersed therein. Thin films are respectively bonded to both surfaces of the glass fiber, and the thin films have a larger area than the glass fiber and extend from edges of the glass fiber. The extended parts of the thin films are overlapped and folded to form a winding portion that seals the glass fiber.

Abstract: A fuel system includes an internal combustion engine, a fuel device and a heat exchanger. The internal combustion engine receives an air/fuel mixture and produces heated exhaust air. The fuel device receives fresh air and provides the air/fuel mixture that is received by the internal combustion engine. The heat exchanger receives the heated exhaust air from the internal combustion engine and fresh cool air, transfers heat energy from the heated exhaust air to the fresh cool air, and provides the fresh air to the fuel device. The provided fresh air is the fresh cool air that has received the heat energy.

Abstract: An electric submersible well pump assembly includes a pump and an electrical motor filled with a dielectric lubricant. A capsule extends around a portion of the motor, defining a chamber between the capsule and the motor. A port through a side wall of the motor communicates the lubricant within the motor to the chamber. Thermoelectric devices are located within the chamber. Voltage supplied to the thermoelectric devices cools the lubricant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic heat exchanger in which, when a heat exchanger tube of the plastic heat exchanger is coupled to a header, the heat exchanger tube and a junction portion of the header are melted and pressed simultaneously through a heat fusion jig including a fusion portion and a fusion valley so as to secure reliability against leakage of refrigerant, and a method of manufacturing the same, by which the plastic heat exchanger can be mass-produced at low fabricating cost through simple processes. The present invention provides a method of fabricating a plastic heat exchanger, comprising a step of melting and pressing a plastic heat exchanger tube and a junction of a header by using a heat fusion jig, and a plastic heat exchanger fabricated by the method, thereby securing reliability against leakage of refrigerant, having heat exchange performance more excellent than or equal to a metallic heat exchanger and also mass-producing the plastic heat exchanger at low fabricating cost through simple processes.

Abstract: A method of making a fluid cooled assembly that incorporates a base that forms a partial enclosure defining an interior void space and having a top wall that has a top surface and that defines at least one opening through the top wall to the void space, the base further defining fluid entrance and exit ports into the void space, the top wall being made of material that can be friction stir welded. A lid having a size and shape substantially conformal to the opening, having a top surface and a bottom surface that defines a set of downwardly extending pins, and that is formed of a material that can be friction stir welded to the base is placed into the opening so that the lid top surface is flush with the top surface of the base top wall and friction welding the lid to the base.

Abstract: A system for producing heat-sink assemblies in which a series of extruded members possess mating faces, each face having an alternating series of troughs and bulbous-shaped ridges which are formed from the sides of the troughs. Mating ridges of one face of each extruded member are dipped with a thermally conductive compound prior to press-fitting and at least some of the ridges and troughs possess a groove that when mated to an opposing region of an adjacent extruded member produces a reservoir that serves as a feeder source for thermally conductive compound. Once the extruded members are press fitted, portions of the bulbous-shaped ridges on one face are forced past portions of the bulbous-shaped ridges of the opposing face and into the troughs. Deformation of the bulbous-shaped ridges is uniformly expansive so as to reduce shearing relative to the surfaces of the troughs, and the formed reservoirs are further compressed and feed thermal compound into the interstices between mating members.

Abstract: A thermal energy storage apparatus, including: a block of a heat-absorbing material, and a plurality of heat storage elements, the heat storage elements including a phase change material stored in a containment vessel; wherein each heat storage element is in thermal contact with the block of heat-absorbing material.

Abstract: A method of extending the lifetime of brazed primary hot inlet wavy fin structures of aircraft heat exchangers includes inserting slots in the fins. The slots increase the mechanical compliance of the fins as well as act as crack arrestors should a thermally induced fracture occur. In an embodiment, the slots are inserted by EDM.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses and coolant-cooled electronic assemblies are provided which include: coupling a thermal transfer structure configured to one or more sides of an electronics card having one or more electronic components to be cooled, the thermal transfer structure including a thermal spreader coupled to the one side of the electronics card; and disposing a coolant-cooled structure adjacent to the socket of the electronic system, the coolant-cooled structure including one or more low-profile cold rails sized and configured to thermally couple to the thermal spreader along a bottom edge of the thermal spreader with operative docking of the electronics card within the socket, and one or more coolant-carrying channels associated with the low-profile cold rail(s) for removing heat from the low-profile cold rail(s) to coolant flowing through the coolant-carrying channel(s).

Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses are provided which include: providing a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to an electronics card, the thermal transfer structure including a clamping structure movable between opened and clamped positions; and providing a coolant-cooled structure configured to reside within, and be associated with a receiving slot of, an electronic system within which the electronics card operatively inserts, the coolant-cooled structure residing between the electronics card and, at least partially, the clamping structure when the transfer structure is coupled to the electronics card and the card is operatively inserted into the receiving slot, wherein the opened position facilitates insertion of the electronics card into the electronic system, and movement of the clamping structure to the clamped position facilitates clamping of the thermal transfer structure to the coolant-cooled structure, and thermal conduction of heat from the electronics card to the coolant-cooled

Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses are provided, which include providing a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to and cool one or more electronic components. The thermal transfer structure includes a thermal spreader, and at least one coolant-carrying tube coupled to the thermal spreader. The coolant-carrying tube(s) includes multiple tube lengths disposed substantially in a common plane, and an out-of-plane tube bend. The out-of-plane tube bend is couples in fluid communication first and second tube lengths of the multiple tube lengths, and extends out-of-plane from the multiple tube lengths disposed in the common plane. The first and second tube lengths may be spaced apart, with a third tube length disposed between them, and the coolant-carrying tube(s) further includes an in-plane tube bend which couples in fluid communication the third tube length and a fourth tube length of the multiple tube lengths.

Abstract: A method of assembling a syngas cooler is provided. The method includes coupling a supply line within a cooler shell, coupling a heat transfer panel within the cooler shell, and coupling a heat transfer enclosure within the cooler shell such that the heat transfer enclosure substantially isolates the heat transfer panel from the cooler shell. A manifold is coupled in flow communication with the supply line, the heat transfer enclosure, and the heat transfer panel.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided having at least one swing-out cooling assembly. A method of assembling the at least one swing-out cooling assembly on the vehicle is further provided.

Abstract: A cooking accessory includes a cooking receptacle. The cooking accessory is configured to be selectively coupled to a rim of a cooking appliance. The cooking receptacle defines a cooking cavity. The cooking cavity is configured to receive food. The cooking receptacle includes an opening and a conductive side surface that is configured to substantially abut an outer surface of the cooking appliance. The conductive side surface substantially enables thermal energy transfer from the cooking appliance to the cooking cavity. The food within the cooking cavity is configured to absorb a portion of the thermal energy. The cooking accessory may also include a lid selectively removable from the cooking receptacle. The lid substantially contains the thermal energy within the cooking receptacle when the lid is coupled to the cooking receptacle.

Abstract: A heat exchanger including a plurality of horizontally arranged tubes, headers to support the tubes and to enable a refrigerant to flow in the tubes, and a corrugated fin horizontally disposed between the tubes, wherein the corrugated fins includes a vertical fin body, flat contact parts formed at an upper part and a lower part of the fin body, the flat contact parts being in surface contact with a top and a bottom of the tubes, and curved contact parts extending from opposite ends of the flat contact parts, the curved contact parts being in surface contact with the sides of the tubes, the fin body includes drainage guides formed outside the flat contact parts in a lateral direction, and each drainage guide includes protruding parts protruding more upward and downward than the flat contact parts.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nonconductive liquid cooled back iron heat exchanger to house a conductive cooling liquid is disclosed. This method may include forming layers of material via additive manufacturing to create channels for transporting cooling liquid. The layers may be staggered to create electrically insulated liquid cooling channels. This method may include providing cooling liquid from a power electronics cooling system (PECS) heat exchanger via a pressure drop between the PECS heat exchanger back iron heat exchanger. Also described herein is a liquid cooled stator cooling system, including an aircraft cabin air compressor motor. The motor may include a motor housing and a stator core. A liquid cooled back iron heat exchanger may be positioned between the motor housing and the stator core.

Abstract: A member 10 for a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes an AlN electrostatic chuck 20, a cooling plate 30, and a cooling plate-chuck bonding layer 40. The cooling plate 30 includes first to third substrates 31 to 33, a first metal bonding layer 34 between the first and second substrates 31 and 32, a second metal bonding layer 35 between the second and third substrates 32 and 33, and a refrigerant path 36. The first to third substrates 31 to 33 are formed of a dense composite material containing SiC, Ti3 SiC2, and TiC. The metal bonding layers 34 and 35 axe formed by thermal compression bonding of the substrates 31 to 33 with an Al—Si—Mg metal bonding material interposed between the first and second substrates 31 and 32 and between the second and third substrates 32 and 33.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner having an improved frame structure in which a refrigerant pipe that connects an outdoor unit and the indoor unit can be easily connected. The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes: a frame; a heat exchanger mounted on the frame and having a refrigerant pipe in which a refrigerant flows; a hanger plate mounted on a rear surface of the frame and fixing the frame onto a wall surface; and a holder plate mounted on a lower portion of the frame, fixing the frame and the hanger plate, and supported by a fixing member of the wall surface. The holder plate selectively opens/closes the lower portion of the frame so that a pipe connection operation can be easily performed.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising a plurality of heat transfer modules disposed side by side so as to define a multilayer body of the heat exchanger. Each heat transfer module has at least one heat transfer medium channel configured to allow a flow of a heat-carrying medium therethrough. At least one portion of the multilayer body of the heat exchanger has a curvature configured to allow the heat exchanger to be used as a curved outer skin section of a craft. Adjacent heat transfer modules of the at least one portion of the multilayer body are arranged with a tilt angle of their central axes towards each other such that each heat transfer module is aligned towards the center of a local osculating circle defined by an outer surface of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A cold plate is manufactured by obtaining a base plate with a top surface, a bottom surface, and an edge. An inlet trough and an outlet trough are machined in the top surface. Fins are cut into the base plate with a tool that contacts the base plate in either the inlet trough and the outlet trough and then exits the base plate in the other of the inlet trough and the outlet trough. An inlet nozzle indent is machined from the inlet trough to the edge of the base plate, and an outlet nozzle indent is machined from the outlet trough to the edge of the base plate. A cover covers the inlet and outlet nozzle indents, and an inlet nozzle and outlet nozzle are secured to the inlet and outlet nozzle indents.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat exchanger includes forming elongated holes in two connection walls among a plurality of connection walls to be laminated, and forming paired notches on a claw forming portion of the remaining connection wall facing the elongated holes. A longitudinally intermediate portion of the claw forming portion is pressed toward the other end to break the claw forming portion at the longitudinal center and bend the claw forming portion at the notches to thereby form two claws forming pieces and form bent portions at the distal ends of the claws forming pieces. The claws forming pieces are bent at the notches to form claws. Distal end portions of the claws are bent outward to form fold-back portions, which are engaged with the outer surface of the connection wall at the other end, whereby all the connection walls are provisionally fixed together.