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EP4113045A1
EP4113045A1 EP22151335.1A EP22151335A EP4113045A1 EP 4113045 A1 EP4113045 A1 EP 4113045A1 EP 22151335 A EP22151335 A EP 22151335A EP 4113045 A1 EP4113045 A1 EP 4113045A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators
    • F28D1/02—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
    • F28D1/0206—Heat exchangers immersed in a large body of liquid
    • F28D1/0213—Heat exchangers immersed in a large body of liquid for heating or cooling a liquid in a tank
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D11/00—Heat-exchange apparatus employing moving conduits
    • F28D11/02—Heat-exchange apparatus employing moving conduits the movement being rotary, e.g. performed by a drum or roller
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D11/00—Heat-exchange apparatus employing moving conduits
    • F28D11/06—Heat-exchange apparatus employing moving conduits the movement being reciprocating or oscillating
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D21/00—Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups F28D1/00 - F28D20/00
    • F28D21/0001—Recuperative heat exchangers
    • F28D21/0012—Recuperative heat exchangers the heat being recuperated from waste water or from condensates
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D7/00—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
    • F28D7/10—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically
    • F28D7/103—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically consisting of more than two coaxial conduits or modules of more than two coaxial conduits
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F5/00—Elements specially adapted for movement
    • F28F5/02—Rotary drums or rollers
    • 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
    • F28F9/02—Header boxes; End plates
    • F28F9/026—Header boxes; End plates with static flow control means, e.g. with means for uniformly distributing heat exchange media into conduits
    • F28F9/027—Header boxes; End plates with static flow control means, e.g. with means for uniformly distributing heat exchange media into conduits in the form of distribution pipes
    • F28F9/0275—Header boxes; End plates with static flow control means, e.g. with means for uniformly distributing heat exchange media into conduits in the form of distribution pipes with multiple branch pipes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28G—CLEANING OF INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL SURFACES OF HEAT-EXCHANGE OR HEAT-TRANSFER CONDUITS, e.g. WATER TUBES OR BOILERS
    • F28G7/00—Cleaning by vibration or pressure waves

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  • This invention relates to a heat exchanger assembly to be immersed in a fluid comprising an arrangement of shells wherein the shells are in fluid communication with each other and closed at both ends, forming a heat exchange chamber, while between the shells there are spaces open at both ends through which the fluid in which the exchanger is immersed flows freely, and the assembly is fitted with supply means that feed another fluid into the shells, and with drain means that drain said fluid from the shells.
  • Shell heat exchangers wherein shells are in fluid communication with each other and closed at both ends, with spaces being provided between said shells.
  • the first fluid flows through the shells forming a heat exchange chamber, while the second fluid flows in the spaces between the shells.
  • one fluid transfers heat to another fluid.
  • the disadvantage of this heat exchange system is that the fluid on both sides of the metal sheet formed by shells creates a boundary layer. This layer prevents efficient heat exchange. Accordingly, such exchangers are often put into motion, e.g.
  • GB656647A discloses a rotary exchanger mounted on a shaft.
  • the exchanger is set into rotary motion to facilitate the flow of fluids through the exchanger and the transfer of heat.
  • Both ends of the rotating shaft are hollow and designed to supply the fluid to the exchanger and drain the fluid into one of the ducts, while the other fluid is fed into and discharged through stub pipes in the casing.
  • JPS54114851A discloses a rotary exchanger mounted on a shaft.
  • the shaft is hollow and designed to supply the medium to certain chambers of the exchanger.
  • GB1239320A discloses a shell exchanger with a hollow rotating shaft extending therethrough, the shaft being the only rotating element.
  • a spiral element is fastened to the shaft to move the material within the chamber adjacent to the shaft, with scratch-off elements for cleaning the outer wall of the crystallising material being fastened to said shaft.
  • the hollow shaft allows users to regulate the contact pressure of the scratch-off elements by applying a required level of pressure.
  • US3621506A discloses a similar device, also provided with a hollow rotating shaft to which scratch-off elements are attached.
  • US3835922A discloses a device wherein a cylindrical rotor is mounted around the rotating shaft (the hollow cylindrical chamber with flattened areas). Scratch-off elements are fastened to the rotor, as in the previous two patent disclosures.
  • the rotor is designed to have a large diameter so that higher speeds of the scratch-off elements can be achieved.
  • the object of the present invention is to increase the efficiency of existing devices by:
  • the present invention relates to a heat exchanger assembly to be immersed in a fluid.
  • the heat exchanger comprises an arrangement of shells wherein the shells are in fluid communication with each other and closed at both ends, forming a heat exchange chamber. Between the shells, there are spaces open at both ends through which the fluid in which the exchanger is immersed flows freely.
  • the assembly is fitted with supply means that feed another fluid into the shells, and with drain means that drain said fluid from the shells (3).
  • the heat exchanger assembly comprises:
  • the exchanger assembly comprises one, two or three shells.
  • the shells are fluidly coupled in pairs, each pair forming a heat exchange chamber.
  • the shells are connected via perforated partition walls.
  • the shells are closed at both ends using ring-shaped lids.
  • the cylindrical chamber has manifolds at its ends, which are connected to the arrangement of shells via radially arranged supply pipes.
  • supply pipes There are six supply pipes in the preferred embodiment.
  • the arrangement of shells is arranged around the cylindrical chamber by means of radial connectors.
  • radial connectors There are preferably four such connectors.
  • the supply means comprise a stub supply pipe, a main supply pipe and distribution pipes.
  • the drain means comprise collecting pipes, a main drain pipe and a stub drain pipe.
  • the driving unit constitutes an electric motor that swings the shaft forward and backward.
  • the swinging movement is preferably within a range of ⁇ 15° over a time period of approx. Is.
  • the driving unit equally preferably constitutes a vibration motor.
  • the vibration motor is preferably adapted to move the exchanger relative to axis of the shaft with a frequency of approx. 17 Hz and an amplitude of approx. 2 mm.
  • the exchanger assembly is provided with a frame with a mounting plate on which a vibration motor is mounted.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention wherein the exchanger assembly is placed in the tub
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the tub with the assembly according to the same embodiment in the longitudinal section
  • Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of the exchanger assembly in the same embodiment
  • Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the exchanger assembly in the same embodiment
  • Fig. 5 shows a longitudinal section of the exchanger assembly in the same embodiment
  • Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention wherein the exchanger assembly is placed in the tub
  • Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the tub together with the exchanger assembly according to the same embodiment in the longitudinal section
  • Fig. 8 shows a schematic axial view of the movement of the exchanger in the same embodiment
  • Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of the exchanger assembly in the same embodiment
  • Fig. 10 shows a cross-sectional view of the exchanger in the same embodiment.
  • the drawings show embodiments of the present invention wherein it is common to all the embodiments that the invention is a heat exchanger assembly which is immersed in a fluid.
  • the heat exchanger assembly comprises an arrangement of shells 3 wherein the shells 3 are in fluid communication with each other and closed at both ends, forming a heat exchange chamber. Between the shells, there are spaces 3a open at both ends through which the fluid in which the exchanger is immersed flows freely.
  • Figs. 2 , 4 , 7 , 10 Fig. 1 further shows that the exchanger is placed in the tub (W), i.e. immersed in a fluid such as wastewater.
  • the assembly is fitted with supply means 6,7,10a that feed another fluid into the shells 3, and with drain means 8,9,10 that drain said fluid from the shells 3.
  • the shells 3 are arranged and permanently fixed around the cylindrical chamber 1 and rotating with the shaft 11 and the cylindrical chamber 1, while the shaft 11, the cylindrical chamber 1 and the shells 3 are arranged concentrically.
  • the exchanger assembly may comprise one or more shells 3, the most preferred number of shells 3 being one, two or three.
  • Figs. 1-5 show an embodiment with three shells 3 (one of the preferred embodiments of the exchanger assembly wherein a motor is provided that swings the shaft forward and backward), while Figs. 6-10 show an embodiment with only one shell 3 (the preferred embodiment of the exchanger assembly wherein a vibration motor is provided).
  • shells 3 are separated using perforated partition walls 4, as shown in the embodiment of, among others, Fig. 2 , and - equally preferably - are closed at both ends using ring-shaped lids 5 ( Fig. 3 ).
  • the cylindrical chamber 1 has manifolds 2a at its ends, which are connected to the arrangement of shells 3 via radially arranged supply pipes 7, preferably there are six supply pipes 7 ( Fig. 3 ).
  • the arrangement of shells 3 is mounted around the cylindrical chamber 1 by means of radial connectors 3,4, preferably four ( Figs. 3,4 ).
  • the supply means 6,7,10a comprise a stub supply pipe 10a, a main supply pipe 6 and distribution pipes 7.
  • the drain means (8,9,10) comprise collecting pipes 8, a main drain pipe 9 and a stub drain pipe 10.
  • the driving unit 100 constitutes an electric motor that swings the shaft 11 forward and backward.
  • the electric motor 100 is adapted to swing the shaft 11 forward and backward within a range of ⁇ 15° over a time period of approx. Is.
  • the driving unit 100 constitutes a vibration motor.
  • the vibration motor 100 is adapted to move the exchanger relative to axis of the shaft 11 with a frequency of approx. 17 Hz and an amplitude of approx. 2 mm ( ⁇ u); the arrow in Fig. 10 indicates the direction of the vibrations.
  • the exchanger assembly is preferably provided with a frame 101 with a mounting plate 102 on which a vibration motor 100 is mounted.
  • the exchanger assembly e.g. intended for use in laundry activities, can be installed in the chamber (tub) W, which is also a supporting structure for the heat exchanger and the drive system with motor 100, and a tank for a fluid therein, e.g. wastewater, from which heat is received.
  • the frame structure of the tub can be formed by a frame welded from steel profiles, while tank Z (shown in Fig. 1 ), which forms an initial buffer for the flow from wastewater and receives the filtered water from the laundry, can be installed in the upper part of the frame.
  • the water is fed into the tub through tubing by gravity (not shown).
  • the system can be provided with means for preventing overflow.
  • the motor 100 in an embodiment of the present invention wherein said motor makes the shaft swing forward and backward, can be mounted on the shorter side wall of tub W, as shown in Figs. 1-2 .
  • said motor can be mounted above the exchanger assembly, e.g. using frame 101 with mounting plate 102, as clearly seen in Figs. 6-8 .
  • a boundary layer "becomes detached", which prevents efficient heat transfer.
  • the exchanger is cleaned when it moves.
  • a cylindrical air-filled chamber mounted on the shaft and moving therewith moves relative to the fluid in the exchanger so that the stream of fluid runs parallel to the axis of said chamber.
  • the flow of the fluid is determined by the geometry of the heat exchanger. Since the element operates under pressure, in the present invention, the chamber arranged around the shaft "takes away" a significant part of the load, which is essential to energy (heat) recovery.
  • the casing is typically made of stainless steel, which performs poorly in heat exchangers due to its low lambda value - the rate at which heat passes through a material. This can be improved by increasing the heat exchange surface by making the metal sheet thicker (water pressure hazard). The disadvantage of such a solution is an increase in weight. Therefore, the central chamber arranged around the shaft is essential to the present invention.
  • the chamber also cleans itself as a result of the movement due to the inertial force of the fluid.
  • Another function of the chamber is that supporting points (bearings) of the exchanger as a whole are less loaded due to the buoyancy of said chamber.
  • the pressure load can be around 1000T.
  • the construction design must be strong, which requires the use of a fairly thick sheet of considerable weight. Under certain conditions, the central chamber on the shaft can take up to 300 kg away from the shaft, resulting in the construction design being less loaded.

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GB1239320A (de) 1968-09-06 1971-07-14
US3621506A (en) 1969-10-14 1971-11-23 Richard M Armstrong Scraper blade mounting arrangement
US3835922A (en) 1972-03-30 1974-09-17 Lindt & Spruengli Schokolade Heat exchanger for fluent masses
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CN106362427B (zh) * 2016-05-11 2019-01-01 南京工业大学 一种蒸汽加热的多层薄膜蒸发器

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GB656647A (en) 1947-04-02 1951-08-29 Lambertus Hendrik De Langen Improvements in heat exchangers, liquid conveyors or condensers
BE655025A (de) * 1963-11-07 1965-02-15
US3363676A (en) * 1964-10-05 1968-01-16 North American Aviation Inc Rotating heat exchanger
GB1239320A (de) 1968-09-06 1971-07-14
US3621506A (en) 1969-10-14 1971-11-23 Richard M Armstrong Scraper blade mounting arrangement
US3835922A (en) 1972-03-30 1974-09-17 Lindt & Spruengli Schokolade Heat exchanger for fluent masses
WO2002072251A1 (en) * 2001-03-07 2002-09-19 Holl Technologies Company Methods and apparatus for materials processing
WO2012125586A2 (en) * 2011-03-11 2012-09-20 Blentech Corporation Multi-surface heat exchange with vacuum capability and magnetic scrapers
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