摘要 |
A heat exchanger assembly designed for use as a fluid cooler formed of a first metal that includes a dissimilar metal connection allowing the exchanger to be utilized and reliably secured to another structure formed of a second metal. The assembly provides an easy way to cool engine exhausts, oil or another fluid flowing through the exchanger by transferring its heat to a cooling fluid flowing around the exchanger, or vice versa. The exchanger of the assembly is formed from a number of heat exchanger modules. In an embodiment intended particularly to cool diesel engine exhaust for a turbocharger, a steel or stainless steel exhaust inlet/outlet cap which is exposed to the high temperature exhaust is demountably attached to an all-aluminum heat exchange unit connected to the engine cooling system. The high temperature exhaust and the engine coolant follow generally parallel vertical paths through the heat exchanger in a generally U-shaped path that permits a short compact construction. A further embodiment utilizes a rubber-like sealant to seal the joints between an assembly of modules and header plates which hold the assembly together and provide a base to attachment of tanks.
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