EP0569808A1 - Heat exchanger - Google Patents
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- EP0569808A1 EP0569808A1 EP93107123A EP93107123A EP0569808A1 EP 0569808 A1 EP0569808 A1 EP 0569808A1 EP 93107123 A EP93107123 A EP 93107123A EP 93107123 A EP93107123 A EP 93107123A EP 0569808 A1 EP0569808 A1 EP 0569808A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
- F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F28F21/00—Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials
- F28F21/06—Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of plastics material
- F28F21/067—Details
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
- F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F28F19/00—Preventing the formation of deposits or corrosion, e.g. by using filters or scrapers
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
- F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F28F9/00—Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
- F28F9/007—Auxiliary supports for elements
- F28F9/013—Auxiliary supports for elements for tubes or tube-assemblies
- F28F9/0131—Auxiliary supports for elements for tubes or tube-assemblies formed by plates
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
- F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F28F9/00—Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
- F28F9/22—Arrangements for directing heat-exchange media into successive compartments, e.g. arrangements of guide plates
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
- F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F28F2265/00—Safety or protection arrangements; Arrangements for preventing malfunction
- F28F2265/26—Safety or protection arrangements; Arrangements for preventing malfunction for allowing differential expansion between elements
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- This invention relates to a heat exchanger.
- this invention relates to a shell and tube type heat exchanger such as are used in aircraft in association with the aircraft engines, for example to cool the engine oil or to pre-heat aviation fuel.
- the tubes of the heat exchangers have to be thin-walled to provide the necessary heat transfer properties and to keep weight to a minimum.
- a typical tube has a diameter of 2.5 mm and a wall thickness of 0.25 mm.
- the tubes of aircraft heat exchangers each pass through a hole in a baffle and/or a distance tube, which baffle or distance tube helps to define the flow path of fluid around the tubes and provide support for the tubes.
- baffle or distance tube helps to define the flow path of fluid around the tubes and provide support for the tubes.
- the tube may be punctured allowing the two heat exchange fluids, one outside and the other inside the tubes, to mix.
- an internal member of a heat exchanger has a low coefficient of wear.
- the member preferably comprises polyetheretherketone (PEEK) thermoplastic material, which may be reinforced.
- An alternative preferred material for the member is polyamide imide material, which may be reinforced.
- PEEK polyetheretherketone
- polyamide imide material which may be reinforced.
- These materials each have a relatively low coefficient of wear and/or friction so the wear caused by movement of the heat exchange tube against the member is reduced and also a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than aluminium alloy used for the main components of the heat exchanger.
- the materials provide sufficient structural rigidity and strength over the required working temperature range of approximately minus 65°F to plus 400°F (minus 55°C to plus 235°C) and are inert to the fluids e.g. oil or aviation fuel passing through the heat exchanger.
- the materials also have suitable creep resistance.
- Two examples of an internal member in accordance with the invention are a baffle and a distance tube.
- the invention also includes a heat exchanger incorporating an internal member as aforesaid.
- the first embodiment is a heat exchanger for use in an aircraft, comprising a cylindrical shell (shown in dotted outline at 1) an end plate 2, a plurality of thin-walled tubes 3 (only one shown) baffle plates 5 and 6 and distance tubes 7.
- the thin-walled tubes 3 of suitable aluminium alloy are mounted in conventional manner in holes 10 in the end plate 2 (also of aluminium alloy) and passed parallel to one another along the length of the exchanger to another plate at the other end of the exchanger.
- the tubes also pass through holes in baffles 5 and 6.
- the baffles referred to at 5 have a smaller diameter than the internal periphery of the shell 1, are made of aluminium alloy or PEEK (polyetheretherketone) and ensure that fluid passing around the tubes has to pass between the internal surface of the shell 1 and periphery of the baffle 5.
- baffles shown at reference number 6 have a larger diameter than the baffles 5 and are made of PEEK (polyetheretherketone) as above.
- Each baffle 6 has an outer diameter which is the same as or slightly less than the internal diameter of the shell, is formed with a plurality of holes through which the thin-walled tubes 3 pass and are supported thereby.
- Each baffle 6 is further formed with a large central hole 11. Heat exchange fluid passing outside the thin-walled tubes 13 is thus directed through the central hole 11 rather than passing around the outer periphery of this baffle 6.
- the baffles 5 and 6 are spaced apart from one another and from the end plates 2 by means of distance tubes 7 mounted coaxially on some of the thin-walled tubes 3. These distance tubes are also made of PEEK but of lower grade since they do not have to provide the same level of support as the baffle 6.
- the second embodiment shown in Figures 3 and 4, comprises a heat exchanger for use in an aircraft comprising a cylindrical shell (shown in dotted outline at 111) end plates 12, a plurality of thin-walled tubes 13 (only some shown) and baffle plates 15.
- a heat exchanger for use in an aircraft comprising a cylindrical shell (shown in dotted outline at 111) end plates 12, a plurality of thin-walled tubes 13 (only some shown) and baffle plates 15.
- end plates 12 shown in dotted outline at 11
- baffle plates 15 In use aviation fuel flows through the tubes and oil around the outside of the tubes.
- the thin-walled tubes 13 of suitable aluminium alloy are mounted in conventional manner in holes in the end plates 12 (also of aluminium alloy) and passed parallel to one another along the length of the exchanger from one end plate to the other.
- the tubes 13 also pass through holes in the baffles 15, each made of polyamide imide and sold under the trade name TORLON (Amoco Chemicals Ltd).
- the baffles 15 each have an outer diameter which is the same as or slightly less than the internal diameter of the shell 111, are each formed with a plurality of holes through which the thin-walled tubes 13 pass and are supported thereby.
- Each baffle 15 has a segment cut away and the baffles are arranged so that alternate baffles have cut-away portions at the top and then the bottom of the exchanger. The oil thus flows along the tortuous path as shown in Figure 3.
- the baffles 15 may be spaced apart from one another and from the end plates 12 by means of distance tubes (not shown) mounted coaxially on some of the thin-walled tubes 13. These distance tubes are also made of polyamide imide material.
Abstract
A heat exchanger such as a fuel/oil heat exchanger for use in an aircraft operates in an environment whereby the heat exchanger is caused to vibrate. This causes the various components to move relative to one another, for example the tubes (3,33) move relative to the baffle plates (5,15) and results in tube wear known as fretting. In the extreme perforation (failure) of the tubes occurs.
In the heat exchanger of the present invention an internal member such as a baffle plate (5,15) or a distance tube (7) against which the fuel tubes (3,13) move are made of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) (trade name: ARLON) or polyamide imide (trade name: TORLON), which has a low coefficient of wear. It also has the required structural rigidity and strength properties within the operating temperature. Furthermore the coefficient of thermal expansion of the material of the internal member is greater than that of the material e.g. aluminium alloy, of the remaining components.
Description
- This invention relates to a heat exchanger. In particular this invention relates to a shell and tube type heat exchanger such as are used in aircraft in association with the aircraft engines, for example to cool the engine oil or to pre-heat aviation fuel. The tubes of the heat exchangers have to be thin-walled to provide the necessary heat transfer properties and to keep weight to a minimum. A typical tube has a diameter of 2.5 mm and a wall thickness of 0.25 mm.
- One problem encountered with the tubes of aircraft heat exchangers is that of wear. The tubes each pass through a hole in a baffle and/or a distance tube, which baffle or distance tube helps to define the flow path of fluid around the tubes and provide support for the tubes. However, because of external vibration the tube moves relative to the baffle and distance tube and a groove can be worn in the tube surface. In the extreme, the tube may be punctured allowing the two heat exchange fluids, one outside and the other inside the tubes, to mix.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a heat exchanger in which the above mentioned wear problem is reduced or overcome.
- In accordance with the invention an internal member of a heat exchanger has a low coefficient of wear. The member preferably comprises polyetheretherketone (PEEK) thermoplastic material, which may be reinforced. An alternative preferred material for the member is polyamide imide material, which may be reinforced. These materials each have a relatively low coefficient of wear and/or friction so the wear caused by movement of the heat exchange tube against the member is reduced and also a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than aluminium alloy used for the main components of the heat exchanger. The materials provide sufficient structural rigidity and strength over the required working temperature range of approximately minus 65°F to plus 400°F (minus 55°C to plus 235°C) and are inert to the fluids e.g. oil or aviation fuel passing through the heat exchanger. The materials also have suitable creep resistance.
- Two examples of an internal member in accordance with the invention are a baffle and a distance tube.
- The invention also includes a heat exchanger incorporating an internal member as aforesaid.
- Two embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings of which:-
- Figure 1
- shows a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of a heat exchanger for use in an aircraft;
- Figure 2
- shows a plan view of a baffle plate of the heat exchanger shown in Figure 1;
- Figure 3
- shows a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of another heat exchanger for use in an aircraft; and
- Figure 4
- shows a cross-section on line A-A of Figure 3.
- The first embodiment, shown in Figures 1 and 2, is a heat exchanger for use in an aircraft, comprising a cylindrical shell (shown in dotted outline at 1) an
end plate 2, a plurality of thin-walled tubes 3 (only one shown)baffle plates distance tubes 7. - The thin-
walled tubes 3 of suitable aluminium alloy are mounted in conventional manner inholes 10 in the end plate 2 (also of aluminium alloy) and passed parallel to one another along the length of the exchanger to another plate at the other end of the exchanger. - The tubes also pass through holes in
baffles shell 1, are made of aluminium alloy or PEEK (polyetheretherketone) and ensure that fluid passing around the tubes has to pass between the internal surface of theshell 1 and periphery of thebaffle 5. - The other baffles shown at
reference number 6, have a larger diameter than thebaffles 5 and are made of PEEK (polyetheretherketone) as above. Eachbaffle 6 has an outer diameter which is the same as or slightly less than the internal diameter of the shell, is formed with a plurality of holes through which the thin-walled tubes 3 pass and are supported thereby. Eachbaffle 6 is further formed with a largecentral hole 11. Heat exchange fluid passing outside the thin-walled tubes 13 is thus directed through thecentral hole 11 rather than passing around the outer periphery of thisbaffle 6. - The
baffles end plates 2 by means ofdistance tubes 7 mounted coaxially on some of the thin-walled tubes 3. These distance tubes are also made of PEEK but of lower grade since they do not have to provide the same level of support as thebaffle 6. - The second embodiment, shown in Figures 3 and 4, comprises a heat exchanger for use in an aircraft comprising a cylindrical shell (shown in dotted outline at 111)
end plates 12, a plurality of thin-walled tubes 13 (only some shown) andbaffle plates 15. In use aviation fuel flows through the tubes and oil around the outside of the tubes. - The thin-
walled tubes 13 of suitable aluminium alloy are mounted in conventional manner in holes in the end plates 12 (also of aluminium alloy) and passed parallel to one another along the length of the exchanger from one end plate to the other. - The
tubes 13 also pass through holes in thebaffles 15, each made of polyamide imide and sold under the trade name TORLON (Amoco Chemicals Ltd). Thebaffles 15 each have an outer diameter which is the same as or slightly less than the internal diameter of theshell 111, are each formed with a plurality of holes through which the thin-walled tubes 13 pass and are supported thereby. Eachbaffle 15 has a segment cut away and the baffles are arranged so that alternate baffles have cut-away portions at the top and then the bottom of the exchanger. The oil thus flows along the tortuous path as shown in Figure 3. - The
baffles 15 may be spaced apart from one another and from theend plates 12 by means of distance tubes (not shown) mounted coaxially on some of the thin-walled tubes 13. These distance tubes are also made of polyamide imide material. - In use if either of the heat exchangers described above is subject to vibration, thereby causing the thin-walled tubes to move relative to the baffles and/or distance tubes, wear is reduced because of the low wear and/or friction property of PEEK or polyamide imide. In addition the coefficient of thermal linear expansion of the Peek or polyamide is greater than that of aluminium alloy of the shell and heat exchange tubes. Thus, at elevated, operating temperatures the distance tubes, having expanded more than the alloy tubes, press against the baffles and end plates. The baffles (6 in Figure 1 or 15 in Figure 3), on expansion, form an interference fit with the interior of the shell. Thus the overall stiffness of the structure is increased and the resonant vibrational frequency of the structure changes. Again, wear is reduced.
- The values of the coefficient of thermal expansion of a typical aluminium alloy, PEEK and polyamide imide are set out below:-
- Aluminium Alloy:-
- 13 x 10⁻⁶ inches per °F
≡ 5.94 x 10⁻⁴mm per °C - Polyamide imide:-
- 17 x 10⁻⁶ inches per °F
≡ 7.77 x 10⁻⁴ mm per °C - PEEK (up to 290°F [143°C]):-
- 26 x 10⁻⁶ inches per °F
≡ 11.89 x 10⁻⁴mm per °C - PEEK (over 290°F [143°C]):-
- 60 x 10⁻⁶ inches per °F
≡ 27.43 x 10⁻⁴mm per °C
Claims (10)
- An internal member (7,11,15) of a heat exchanger characterised by having a low coefficient of wear.
- An internal member (7,11,15) of a heat exchanger according to Claim 1, characterised by said member comprising polyetheretherketone thermoplastic material.
- An internal member (7,11,15) of a heat exchanger according to Claim 1, characterised by said member comprising polyamide imide material.
- An internal member (7,11,15) of a heat exchanger according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the material of the member is reinforced.
- An internal member (7,11,15) of a heat exchanger according to any one of the preceding claims characterised in that the material of the member provides sufficient structural rigidity and strength over the working temperature range of approximately minus 55°C to plus 235°C.
- An internal member (7,11,15) of a heat exchanger according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the material of the member is inert to fluids such as oil or aviation fuel passing through the heat exchanger.
- An internal member (7,11,15) of a heat exchanger according to any one of the preceding claims characterised in that the member comprises a baffle (11,15).
- An internal member (7,11,15) of a heat exchanger according to any one of Claims 1-6 characterised in that the member comprises a distance tube (7).
- A heat exchanger characterised by incorporating an internal member according to any one of Claims 1-8.
- A heat exchanger according to Claim 9 characterised in that the coefficient of thermal expansion of the material of the internal member is greater than that of the material of the remaining components of the heat exchanger.
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
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GB929210069A GB9210069D0 (en) | 1992-05-09 | 1992-05-09 | Heat exchange |
GB9210069 | 1992-05-09 | ||
GB929215853A GB9215853D0 (en) | 1992-07-25 | 1992-07-25 | Heat exchanger |
GB9215853 | 1992-07-25 |
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EP93107123A Withdrawn EP0569808A1 (en) | 1992-05-09 | 1993-05-03 | Heat exchanger |
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US4294659A (en) * | 1977-02-04 | 1981-10-13 | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority | Apparatus for use in a liquid alkali metal environment |
WO1983000381A1 (en) * | 1981-07-15 | 1983-02-03 | Turbine Metal Technology Inc | Bearing surfaces in nuclear reactor heat exchangers and the like |
GB2117503A (en) * | 1982-03-29 | 1983-10-12 | Westinghouse Electric Corp | Heat exchanger tube support plate |
JPS61136027A (en) * | 1984-12-06 | 1986-06-23 | Hitachi Chem Co Ltd | Granular composition for friction material |
JPH0264137A (en) * | 1988-08-29 | 1990-03-05 | Sumitomo Chem Co Ltd | Production of molded fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyamide-imide resin body |
EP0390429A2 (en) * | 1989-03-28 | 1990-10-03 | Btr Industries Limited | Heat exchanger |
JPH03129120A (en) * | 1989-07-07 | 1991-06-03 | Yaskawa Electric Mfg Co Ltd | Cage for rolling bearing |
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- 1993-05-10 JP JP10844993A patent/JPH0626784A/en active Pending
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US3856077A (en) * | 1973-03-21 | 1974-12-24 | Gen Motors Corp | Regenerator seal |
US4294659A (en) * | 1977-02-04 | 1981-10-13 | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority | Apparatus for use in a liquid alkali metal environment |
WO1983000381A1 (en) * | 1981-07-15 | 1983-02-03 | Turbine Metal Technology Inc | Bearing surfaces in nuclear reactor heat exchangers and the like |
GB2117503A (en) * | 1982-03-29 | 1983-10-12 | Westinghouse Electric Corp | Heat exchanger tube support plate |
JPS61136027A (en) * | 1984-12-06 | 1986-06-23 | Hitachi Chem Co Ltd | Granular composition for friction material |
JPH0264137A (en) * | 1988-08-29 | 1990-03-05 | Sumitomo Chem Co Ltd | Production of molded fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyamide-imide resin body |
EP0390429A2 (en) * | 1989-03-28 | 1990-10-03 | Btr Industries Limited | Heat exchanger |
JPH03129120A (en) * | 1989-07-07 | 1991-06-03 | Yaskawa Electric Mfg Co Ltd | Cage for rolling bearing |
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PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 10, no. 331 (M-533)11 November 1986 & JP-A-61 136 027 ( HITACHI CHEM CO LTD ) 23 June 1986 * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 14, no. 242 (C-721)23 May 1990 & JP-A-02 064 137 ( SUMITOMO CHEM CO LTD ) 5 March 1990 * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 15, no. 336 (M-1151)26 August 1991 & JP-A-03 129 120 ( YASKAWA ELECTRIC MFG CO LTD ) 3 June 1991 * |
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