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Title: Two part condenser for varying the rate of condensing and related method

Abstract

A heat transfer apparatus, such as a condenser, is provided. The apparatus includes a first component with a first heat transfer element that has first component inlet and outlet ports through which a first fluid may pass. A second component is also included and likewise has a second heat transfer element with second component inlet and outlet ports to pass a second fluid. The first component has a body that can receive a third fluid for heat transfer with the first heat transfer element. The first and second components are releasably attachable with one another so that when attached both the first and second heat transfer elements effect heat transfer with the third fluid. Attachment and removal of the first and second components allows for the heat transfer rate of the apparatus to be varied. An associated method is also provided.

Inventors:
 [1]
  1. North Augusta, SC
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Westinghouse Savannah River Company LLC (Aiken, SC)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
921032
Patent Number(s):
7306029
Application Number:
11/259,229
Assignee:
Westinghouse Savannah River Company LLC (Aiken, SC)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F28 - HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL F28B - STEAM OR VAPOUR CONDENSERS
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F28 - HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL F28D - HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
DOE Contract Number:  
AC09-96SR18500
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Dobos, James G. Two part condenser for varying the rate of condensing and related method. United States: N. p., 2007. Web.
Dobos, James G. Two part condenser for varying the rate of condensing and related method. United States.
Dobos, James G. Tue . "Two part condenser for varying the rate of condensing and related method". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/921032.
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