Perforated fin heat and mass transfer device
AssigneeGas Research Institute
InventorsRichard N. Christensen, Srinivas Garimella, Yong Tae Kang, Michael Garrabrant
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AssigneeGas Research Institute
InventorsRichard N. Christensen, Srinivas Garimella, Yong Tae Kang, Michael Garrabrant
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A fluid heat exchange apparatus is disclosed that can be used as an absorber in an absorption cooling system. The compact absorber design uses an accordion fin assembly to direct solution downward through the absorber on a plurality of alternatively angled fins. The alternatively angled fins cause the solution to collect at each level against a thermally conductive surface. Each fin includes a plurality of house-shaped perforations that allow the solution to spill over onto the next level fin. The house-shaped perforations also allow the vapor to flow upward in effective counterflow with the solution.
A fluid heat exchange device comprising:
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