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HEAT EXCHANGERS HAVING BAFFLED MANIFOLDS

  • US 20100206535A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2007
  • Published: 08/19/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A heat exchanger for a fluid having a vapor-phase and a liquid-phase, comprising:

  • a first manifold;

    a second manifold;

    a plurality of parallel channels being in fluid communication with said first and second manifolds;

    a mixing device being configured to mix the fluid flowing into said first manifold so that the fluid is a substantially homogeneous two-phase mixture of the vapor and liquid phases; and

    one or more baffles within said first manifold, said one or more baffles being configured to ensure that the fluid enters said plurality of parallel channels as the substantially homogeneous two-phase mixture.

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