INTEGRATED HEAT-EXCHANGING MOLD SYSTEMS

摘要

An example integrated heat-exchanging mold system for fabricating an infiltrated downhole tool includes a mold assembly that defines an infiltration chamber to receive and contain matrix reinforcement materials and a binder material used to form the infiltrated downhole tool. A heat-exchanging enclosure is disposed about at least a portion of an exterior of the mold assembly, and the heat-exchanging enclosure includes one or more component parts that include at least one sidewall extending along a height of the mold assembly. One or more thermal conduits are positioned within the one or more component parts, including the at least one sidewall, and thereby placed in thermal communication with the infiltration chamber.

主权项

1. An integrated heat-exchanging mold system for fabricating an infiltrated downhole tool, comprising:
a mold assembly that defines an infiltration chamber to receive and contain matrix reinforcement materials and a binder material used to form the infiltrated downhole tool; a heat-exchanging enclosure disposed about at least a portion of an exterior of the mold assembly, the heat-exchanging enclosure comprising one or more component parts that include at least one sidewall extending along a height of the mold assembly; and one or more thermal conduits positioned within the one or more component parts, including the at least one sidewall, and thereby placed in thermal communication with the infiltration chamber.