BENJAMIN J FICHERA
Engineering in Plum Island, MA
License number
Massachusetts 1785602
Issued Date
Nov 19, 1998
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
Plum Island, MA 01950
Professional information
Heat Exchanger With Headering System And Method For Manufacturing Same
US Patent:
2013026, Oct 10, 2013
Filed:
Apr 9, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/442531
Inventors:
James F. Plourde - Stratham NH, US
Benjamin Joseph Fichera - Newburyport MA, US
Benjamin Joseph Fichera - Newburyport MA, US
International Classification:
F28F 9/02, B23P 15/26, F28D 15/00
US Classification:
16510411, 165173, 2989003
Abstract:
A heat exchanger with headering system is provided. The heat exchanger includes a body that extends between first and second headers. The central span of the body includes two sets of channels arranged in a checkerboard pattern to provide efficient heat transfer between heat transfer fluids in each set. End portions of the body, within the headers, include offsets that transition the sets of channels from a linear alignment to the checkerboard pattern. This configuration allows heat exchange fluids to be introduced into the appropriate sets of channels through the headers with less complexity. A method of manufacturing the heat exchanger is also provided.