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Parallel Flow Heat Exchangers Incorporating Porous Inserts

  • US 20080099191A1
  • Filed: 12/29/2005
  • Published: 05/01/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A parallel flow (minichannel or microchannel) heat exchanger comprising:

  • an inlet manifold extending longitudinally and having an inlet opening for conducting the flow of a fluid into said inlet manifold and a plurality of outlet openings for conducting the flow of fluid transversely from said inlet manifold;

    a plurality of channels aligned in substantially parallel relationship and fluidly connected to said plurality of outlet openings for conducting the flow of fluid from said inlet manifold; and

    an outlet manifold fluidly connected to said plurality of said channels for receiving the flow of fluid therefrom;

    wherein said heat exchanger contains at least one porous member positioned within the flow path of said heat exchanger.

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