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Internally manifolded unibody plate for a plate/fin-type heat exchanger

  • US 4,503,908 A
  • Filed: 04/30/1982
  • Issued: 03/12/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A plate for a plate/fin-type heat exchanger, comprising:

  • an open-faced unibody plate, for channeling a fluid;

    at least one side port transversely oriented through the top edge of said open-faced plate;

    one pair of integral auxiliary side manifolds for each of said side ports wherein each pair comprises one integral auxiliary side manifold positioned at said side port and a second integral auxiliary side closed manifold diagonally positioned on the opposite side wall;

    means for internally manifolding, wherein said means are contiguous with said side port;

    a closed end lateral with and adjacent to said means for internally manifolding;

    a plurality of contact fins and channels for directing fluid flow and for enhancing heat transfer, and wherein contact fins and channels are contiguous with and transverse to said means for internally manifolding;

    an open end port contiguous with said contact fins and channels; and

    a flat bottom for mating with said fins and said open face of an adjacent plate.

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