Patent ID: 8276653
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: F28D,F28F

Abstract:
1. A heat exchanger for transfer of heat between a second fluid flowing at a high velocity and a first fluid, comprising: a. a housing defining an interior space, b. a plurality of heat exchange tubes spaced apart from each other, fixed in said housing, and extending in a first direction within said interior space, c. first inlet for receiving said first fluid into and through said tubes, and first outlet for discharging said first fluid out of said tubes, d. second inlet for receiving said second fluid into said interior space in an inlet flow direction transverse of said first direction, whereby outer surfaces of said heat exchange tubes in said interior space are contacted by said second fluid flow, and second outlet for discharging said second fluid out of said interior space, and e. an impingement plate assembly situated in said interior space of said housing between said second inlet and said plurality of tubes and comprising: