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US 10,371,462 B2Granted
Integrated multi-chamber heat exchanger
AssigneeLockheed Martin Corporation
InventorsDavid L. Vos, Ryan M. Alderfer, Randall J. Stutzman
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Abstract
A one-piece heat exchanger manufactured using an additive manufacturing process is described. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of channels formed therein. At least some of the plurality of channels may be configured to provide structural support to the heat exchanger to reduce its weight. Different coolant media may be used in a first set and a second set of the plurality of channels to provide different types of cooling in an integrated one-piece heat exchanger structure.
Claims14
A heat exchanger, comprising:
- a one-piece body comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, a second inlet and a second outlet;
- a first set of channels formed in the one-piece body, wherein the first set of channels is connected to the first inlet and the first outlet and is configured to provide cooling using a first coolant medium that flows between the first inlet and the first outlet;
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- a second set of channels formed in the one-piece body, wherein the second set of channels is connected to the second inlet and the second outlet and is configured to provide cooling using a second coolant medium that flows between the second inlet and the second outlet, the second coolant medium having different thermal properties from the first coolant medium.
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