Patent ID: 6823135
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: F28D,F28F

Abstract:
A waste energy recovery system, comprising:a) a heat exchanger; b) the heat exchanger including: i) a first fluid transfer device, the first fluid transfer device having an inlet and an outlet; ii) the first fluid transfer device being configured for conveying a heated fluid from its inlet to its outlet; iii) a second fluid transfer device, the second fluid transfer device having an inlet and an outlet; and iv) the second fluid transfer device being configured for conveying an unheated fluid from its inlet to its outlet; c) the first fluid transfer device having first and second fluid transfer sections; d) the inlet of the first fluid transfer device being provided in its first fluid transfer section, and the outlet of the first fluid transfer device being provided in its second fluid transfer section; e) an insulating segment being provided substantially between the first and second fluid transfer sections of the first fluid transfer device; and f) the insulating segment having greater insulating characteristics than at least one of the first and second fluid transfer sections.