MECHANICAL JOINT OF A HEAT EXCHANGER PIPE

摘要

A mechanical joint for an accumulator-internal heat exchanger (AccuIHE) module is provided. The mechanical joint includes a heat exchanger pipe and a cover plate having an internal connecting area. The internal connecting area is adapted to receive the heat exchanger pipe. The cover plate further has an external connecting area in fluid communication with the internal connecting area, the external connecting area adapted to receive a high-pressure coolant line. The mechanical joint also has a housing adapted to receive the cover plate and the heat exchanger pipe, and a sealing element. The sealing element is disposed between the heat exchanger pipe and the internal connecting area of the cover plate. The sealing element facilitates a substantially fluid tight seal therebetween. An AccuIHE module having the mechanical joint and a method for forming the mechanical joint are also provided.