Modular heat exchanger
Patent
·
OSTI ID:863123
- Poway, CA
A heat exchanger for use in nuclear reactors includes a heat exchange tube bundle formed from similar modules each having a hexagonal shroud containing a large number of thermally conductive tubes which are connected with inlet and outlet headers at opposite ends of each module, the respective headers being adapted for interconnection with suitable inlet and outlet manifold means. In order to adapt the heat exchanger for operation in a high temperature and high pressure environment and to provide access to all tube ports at opposite ends of the tube bundle, a spherical tube sheet is arranged in sealed relation across the chamber with an elongated duct extending outwardly therefrom to provide manifold means for interconnection with the opposite end of the tube bundle.
- DOE Contract Number:
- E(04-3)-167
- Assignee:
- United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4098329
- OSTI ID:
- 863123
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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modular heat
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nuclear
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nuclear reactors
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outlet
outlet manifold
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ports
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temperature
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