18264798. HEAT EXCHANGER simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
Contents
- 1 HEAT EXCHANGER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HEAT EXCHANGER - 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 How does this technology compare to other heat exchangers on the market?
- 1.11 What are the specific design considerations for implementing this technology in different systems?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
HEAT EXCHANGER
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Akira Yatsuyanagi of Tokyo (JP)
HEAT EXCHANGER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18264798 titled 'HEAT EXCHANGER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a heat exchanger with two sections for transferring heat between air and refrigerant, with the second section having corrugated fins between the heat transfer tubes.
- The first heat exchanger includes spaced-apart heat transfer tubes for the refrigerant, each with a tube axis extending in a different direction.
- The second heat exchanger also has spaced-apart heat transfer tubes for the refrigerant, with corrugated fins between them.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in air conditioning systems, refrigeration units, and heat pump systems.
Problems Solved
This technology improves the efficiency of heat transfer between air and refrigerant, leading to better overall performance of the system.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased energy efficiency, improved cooling/heating performance, and potentially reduced operating costs.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include HVAC systems for residential and commercial buildings, refrigeration units for supermarkets, and heat pump systems for industrial processes.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be traditional heat exchangers with straight fins instead of corrugated fins.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to other heat exchangers on the market?
This article does not provide a direct comparison with other heat exchangers available, so it is unclear how this technology stacks up against existing options.
What are the specific design considerations for implementing this technology in different systems?
The article does not delve into the specific design considerations for different applications, leaving open the question of how adaptable this technology is to various systems and environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
A heat exchanger includes: a first heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between air and refrigerant; and a second heat exchanger provided in series with the first heat exchanger in a first direction that is a flow direction of the air, and configured to transfer heat between the air and the refrigerant. The first heat exchanger includes first heat transfer tubes through which the refrigerant flows, which are spaced apart from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and each of which has a tube axis extending in a third direction intersecting the first and second directions. The second heat exchanger includes: second heat transfer tubes though which the refrigerant flows, which are spaced apart from each other in the second direction, and each of which has a tube axis extending in the third direction; and a corrugated fin provided between the second heat transfer tubes.
