Title:
MODULAR HEAT EXCHANGER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/043968
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A heat exchanger comprising a plurality of plates that are demountably attached to a frame is disclosed. Each plate comprises a plurality of channels for conveying a primary fluid through the heat exchanger. The frames are arranged in the frame so that spaces between adjacent frame pairs define conduits for conveying a secondary fluid through the heat exchanger. The plates are mounted in the frame so that they can be individually removed from the frame. Further, each of the channels is fluidically connected to input and output ports for the primary fluid by detachable couplings. As a result, heat exchangers in accordance with the present invention are more easily repaired or refurbished than prior-art heat exchangers.
Inventors:
NAGURNY NICHOLAS J (US)
JANSEN EUGENE C (US)
HILLSON DOUG (US)
ELLER MICHAEL R (US)
JANSEN EUGENE C (US)
HILLSON DOUG (US)
ELLER MICHAEL R (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/050711
Publication Date:
August 18, 2011
Filing Date:
September 29, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
LOCKHEED CORP (US)
NAGURNY NICHOLAS J (US)
JANSEN EUGENE C (US)
HILLSON DOUG (US)
ELLER MICHAEL R (US)
NAGURNY NICHOLAS J (US)
JANSEN EUGENE C (US)
HILLSON DOUG (US)
ELLER MICHAEL R (US)
International Classes:
F28F3/08
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
WALKER, James, A. (LLC100 Commons Way, Ste. 25, Holmdel NJ, US)
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