Heat exchanger tubes

Abstract

Abstract 1,144,448. Tubular heat-exchange elements. DEAN PRODUCTS Inc. 14 March, 1966, No. 11161/66. Heading F4S. A heat exchange tube 1 comprises a cylindrical conduit 2 from which extends a plurality of regularly arranged hollow ribs 3, the passages 12 within the ribs 3 communicating with the central conduit 2. Fins 7 are provided in heat exchange relation with the tubes 1, the fins having a central circular aperture 8 and radially extending slots 9 adapted to fit closely on to the tubes 1, the corners of the fins 7 being located radially outwardly of the slots 9. The ribs 3 may extend longitudinally of the central conduit 2 (Fig. 1) or may be arranged helically on the central conduit (Fig. 5).

Inventors

• 👤 Walter Raskin

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