摘要 |
<p>A heat exchanger header 118 comprises a base 218 provided with a plurality of outlet openings 220 and a side wall 202 provided with an inlet opening 210 partway along a length of the side wall. At least one partition 214 is disposed inside the header and spaced from the side wall. The partition is configured to enable a liquid coolant to circulate therearound before draining through the plurality of outlet openings. A deflecting means 212 is disposed within the header and arranged in association with the inlet opening and the at least one partition, and the deflecting means is configured to promote circulation of the liquid coolant. A vent 404 on the header removes gases entrained in the liquid coolant. The deflecting means may be positioned opposite the inlet, and comprise a pair of curved transitions to re-direct the coolant. The partition may comprise a pair of planar partitions spaced apart from each other and arranged in the same plane. The inlet may be midway along the side wall and between the partitions. The vent may be in a top surface 402 and may comprise a pressure release device. The header may be made from a polymer or metal.</p> |