Patent classifications
F28F1/045
Thermal pyrolytic graphite tube device for directional thermal management
The present technology provides a non-cylindrical structure for transporting media, including gases, liquids, solids, or energy comprising a layer of thermal pyrolytic graphite (TPG) surrounded by an outer layer and an inner layer comprising a metal, a ceramic, a glass, or a plastic. In particular, the present technology relates to a non-cylindrical tube or a pipe having an inner layer, an outer layer, and a layer of TPG between the inner layer and the outer layer wherein the TPG layer is configured to manage the direction of heat conduction.
Radiator and method for manufacturing radiator
A radiator includes a tube that has a flattened-shape, the tube including an internal flow channel that allows a coolant to flow through the internal flow channel; and a tank that includes an insertion port into which a joint end portion of the tube is inserted so that the tank and the tube are joined to each other, wherein the tube includes an outer-peripheral-wall extending in a direction perpendicular to a thickness direction of the tube, and bend depressions that are bent toward the internal flow channel in a concave shape are formed in at least a region of the outer-peripheral-wall adjacent to the joint end portion, the bend depressions extending along the internal flow channel, and the bend depressions are deformed in a width direction of the tube so that the width of the joint end portion is the same as the width of the insertion port.
Modified shaped heat exchanger inlets/outlets
A modified shaped heat exchanger hot air inlet and hot air outlet comprising a first heat exchanger manifold surrounding said hot air inlet and a second heat exchanger manifold surrounding said hot air outlet; an array of shaped inlets and shaped outlets, each of said shaped inlets and shaped outlets being configured to align vertices with thermal load directions responsive to a thermal expansion mismatch between the hot air inlet and hot air outlet and respective first heat exchanger manifold and second heat exchanger manifold.
MULTI-SCALE HEAT EXCHANGER CORE
A heat exchanger core includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. A first layer includes a first width extending in a first direction, a first length extending in a second direction, a first height extending in a third direction, and a first plurality of passages, which extend from an inlet to an outlet. A second layer includes a second width extending in the first direction, a second length extending in the second direction, a second height extending in the third direction, and a second plurality of passages extending from the first side to the second side. The first and second plurality of passages are adjacent to one another. The first and second plurality of passages include a sinusoidal profile in the third direction and a sinusoidal profile in the first direction.
MULTI-CHANNEL HIGH-EFFICIENCY HEAT DISSIPATION WATER-COOLING RADIATOR
A multi-channel high-efficiency heat dissipation water-cooling radiator includes a water distribution box, a water collection box, a first radiating pipe, a second radiating pipe, a third radiating pipe, and a fourth radiating pipe. Multiple chambers are formed by arranging partitions in both the water distribution box and the water collection box, and each radiating pipe is in communication with the corresponding chambers, so that the channels in the water-cooling radiator are connected in sequence to form a circuitous configuration. This allows the water to travel a longer distance in the water-cooling radiator, so that the water-cooling radiator can effectively cool the water and dissipate heat.
Counter-flow heat exchanger for battery thermal management applications
A heat exchanger for thermal management of battery units made-up of plurality of battery cells or battery cell containers housing one or more battery cells is disclosed. The heat exchanger has a main body portion defining at least one primary heat transfer surface for surface-to-surface contact with a corresponding surface of at least one of the battery cells or containers. A plurality of alternating first and second fluid flow passages are formed within the main body portion each defining a flow direction, the flow direction through the first fluid flow passages being generally opposite to the flow direction through the second fluid flow passages providing a counter-flow heat exchanger.
Stackable core system for producing cast plate heat exchanger
A method of forming a cast heat exchanger plate includes forming at least one hot core plate defining internal features of a one piece heat exchanger plate and at least one first set of interlocking features. At least one cold core plate is formed defining external features of the heat exchanger plate and at least one second set of interlocking features. A core assembly is assembled where each hot core plate is directly interlocked to at least one cold core plate. A wax pattern is formed with the core assembly with an external shell formed over the wax pattern. The wax pattern is removed to form a space between the core assembly and the external shell. The space is filled with a molten material. Once the molten material has solidified, the external shell and the core are removed.
STACKABLE CORE SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING CAST PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER
A method of forming a cast heat exchanger plate includes forming at least one hot core plate defining internal features of a one piece heat exchanger plate and at least one first set of interlocking features. At least one cold core plate is formed defining external features of the heat exchanger plate and at least one second set of interlocking features. A core assembly is assembled wherein each hot core plate is directly interlocked to the at least one cold core plate. A wax pattern is formed with the core assembly. An external shell is formed over the wax pattern. The wax pattern is removed to form a space between the core assembly and the external shell. The space is filled with a molten material and cures the molten material. The external shell is removed. The core assembly is removed. A core assembly for a cast heat exchanger is also disclosed.
Fuel heat exchanger with a barrier
A heat exchanger includes a first channel with at least one first wall for porting a first fluid and a second channel with at least one second wall for porting a second fluid. The heat exchanger includes a barrier chamber located between the at least one first wall and the at least one second wall such that a rupture of one of the at least one first wall and the at least one second wall does not result in mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid. The heat exchanger includes a support member that extends between the at least one first wall and the at least one second wall.
Multi-scale heat exchanger core
A heat exchanger core includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. A first layer includes a first width extending in a first direction, a first length extending in a second direction, a first height extending in a third direction, and a first plurality of passages, which extend from an inlet to an outlet. A second layer includes a second width extending in the first direction, a second length extending in the second direction, a second height extending in the third direction, and a second plurality of passages extending from the first side to the second side. The first and second plurality of passages are adjacent to one another. The first and second plurality of passages include a sinusoidal profile in the third direction and a sinusoidal profile in the first direction.