Flattened Envelope Heat Exchanger

摘要

The present invention provides an apparatus and method for heat exchange. Embodiments of the present invention include a method and apparatus for heat exchange employing a unit cell using interior and exterior fins, the interior fins disposed within a flattened envelope structure. In one particular embodiment, the heat exchanger is directed for use as a gas engine recuperator.

主权项

1. A unit cell device for a heat exchanger comprising:
a peripheral envelope comprising a length, a width, a height, an interior surface, an upper and a lower exterior surface, a first end and a second end, the peripheral envelope forming an interior void defined by the interior surface, the first end and the second end; an interior fin comprising a length, a width, and a height, the interior fin disposed with the interior void and interconnected to the interior surface, the interior fin forming a plurality of longitudinal cavities; a first exterior fin disposed on the upper exterior surface; and a second exterior fin disposed on the lower exterior surface.