Patent ID: 6827128
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: F28F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A flexible microchannel heat exchanger, comprising:a device interface layer including inlet and outlet holes and being formed from a first heat-sealable polyimide material; a header layer formed from a second heat-sealable polyimide material and heat-sealed to said device interface layer, said header layer including ports aligned with said inlet and outlet holes and fluid distribution microchannels in fluid communication with said ports; a channel layer formed from said second heat-sealable polyimide material and heat-sealed to said header layer, said channel layer including fluid flow microchannels in fluid communication with said fluid distribution channels and oriented differently than said fluid distribution channels; and a cap layer formed from said first heat-sealable polyimide material and heat sealed to said channel layer.