Adjustable Multi-Pass Heat Exchanger System

摘要

In various implementations, a heat exchanger system may include one or more flow paths. At least one of the flow paths may be associated with more than one pass and/or fluid flow through the flow path may be restricted. A setting of the heat exchanger system may include associations between flow path(s) and/or pass(es). A setting for the heat exchanger system may be determined, and the heat exchanger system may be allowed to operate in the determined setting, in some implementations.

主权项

1. A multi-pass heat exchanger system comprising:
an inlet operable to receive a fluid; a first heat exchanger comprising a first and second manifold and a first plurality of channels, at least one of the first plurality of channels comprising a first flow path, the first manifold operable to receive the fluid from the inlet and direct the fluid to the first flow path; a second heat exchanger comprising the second manifold and a third manifold and a second plurality of channels, at least one of the second plurality of channels comprising the first flow path, another at least one of the second plurality of channels comprising a second flow path, the third manifold operable to receive the fluid from the first flow path and direct the fluid to the second flow path, wherein the second flow path comprises at least one of the first plurality of channels; and a plurality of valves connected to the first and second plurality of channels, the plurality of valves operable to alter the number of the first and second plurality of channels comprising the first and second flow paths.