17947337. ANNULAR ARRANGEMENT OF HEAT EXCHANGERS simplified abstract (Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation)
Contents
- 1 ANNULAR ARRANGEMENT OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ANNULAR ARRANGEMENT OF HEAT EXCHANGERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ANNULAR ARRANGEMENT OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
Organization Name
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
Inventor(s)
Joseph E. Turney of Amston CT (US)
Robert H. Dold of Monson MA (US)
Kathryn L. Kirsch of East Haddam CT (US)
ANNULAR ARRANGEMENT OF HEAT EXCHANGERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17947337 titled 'ANNULAR ARRANGEMENT OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a heat exchanger with annular loop cores and core guide vanes for improved heat transfer efficiency.
- Heat exchanger with front and aft ends
- Cores in an annular loop with circumferential gaps between them
- Cores extend from front to aft ends with inlet and outlet sides
- Core guide vanes in the circumferential gaps, closer to outlet sides at front end and closer to inlet sides at aft end
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, HVAC systems, and power generation for efficient heat transfer processes.
Problems Solved
The innovation addresses the challenge of maximizing heat transfer efficiency in a compact space by optimizing the flow of fluids through the heat exchanger cores.
Benefits
- Improved heat transfer efficiency - Compact design - Enhanced performance in various applications
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Heat Transfer Efficiency in Annular Loop Heat Exchangers"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to heat exchangers with core guide vanes or annular loop configurations, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the placement of core guide vanes impact overall heat transfer efficiency in the heat exchanger?
The abstract mentions that the core guide vanes are positioned differently at the front and aft ends of the heat exchanger. It would be interesting to explore how this design choice affects the performance of the heat exchanger.
Are there any specific industries or applications where this technology would be most beneficial?
While the abstract mentions potential applications in various industries, it would be helpful to understand if there are specific sectors where this technology could have the most significant impact.
Original Abstract Submitted
A heat exchanger having: front and aft ends; heat exchanger cores in an annular loop that define circumferential gaps between adjacent pairs of the cores, the cores, individually or as axially aligned sets, extend from the front to aft ends and have facing inlet sides and circumferentially facing outlet sides configured such that the inlet sides and the outlet sides from the adjacent pairs of the cores face into the same circumferential gaps; and core guide vanes disposed in the circumferential gaps, the core guide vanes have an aft portion that extends from the front end to the aft end of the heat exchanger, wherein: at the front end the heat exchanger, the core guide vanes are closer to the outlet side of the cores; and at the aft end the heat exchanger, the core guide vanes are closer to the inlet sides of the cores.
