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US20100116481A1
US20100116481A1 US12/269,148 US26914808A US2010116481A1 US 20100116481 A1 US20100116481 A1 US 20100116481A1 US 26914808 A US26914808 A US 26914808A US 2010116481 A1 US2010116481 A1 US 2010116481A1
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28FDETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F9/00Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
    • F28F9/02Header boxes; End plates
    • F28F9/0202Header boxes having their inner space divided by partitions
    • F28F9/0204Header boxes having their inner space divided by partitions for elongated header box, e.g. with transversal and longitudinal partitions
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28DHEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00Heat-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
    • F28D1/02Heat-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
    • F28D1/03Heat-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 with plate-like or laminated conduits
    • F28D1/0391Heat-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 with plate-like or laminated conduits a single plate being bent to form one or more conduits
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28DHEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00Heat-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
    • F28D1/02Heat-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
    • F28D1/04Heat-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 with tubular conduits
    • F28D1/053Heat-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 with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
    • F28D1/0535Heat-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 with tubular conduits the conduits being straight the conduits having a non-circular cross-section
    • F28D1/05366Assemblies of conduits connected to common headers, e.g. core type radiators
    • F28D1/05391Assemblies of conduits connected to common headers, e.g. core type radiators with multiple rows of conduits or with multi-channel conduits combined with a particular flow pattern, e.g. multi-row multi-stage radiators
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28DHEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00Heat-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
    • F28D1/02Heat-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
    • F28D2001/0253Particular components
    • F28D2001/026Cores
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28FDETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F2210/00Heat exchange conduits

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  • This invention relates generally to a heat exchanger for transferring heat from a heat source contained in tubes to an air stream, and, in particular, to a heater core in the passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle.
  • the tubes which carry engine coolant through the heater core of an automotive vehicle, are arranged parallel to the stream of air that passes through the heater core.
  • the heater core usually includes one or two rows of tubes, the second row being in-line and parallel to the first row.
  • fins located between the tubes and secured to the outer surface of the tubes enhance heat transfer from the coolant to the air stream.
  • the heat transfer rate is much larger for turbulent flow than for laminar flow.
  • Increasing turbulence of the air stream through the heater core is beneficial to the convection heat transfer rate and improves the overall performance of the heat exchanger. It is also more effective to increase the heat transfer on the air-side to improve the heat exchanger, as this is the more restrictive side compared to the rate of heat transferred from the fluid flowing inside the tube.
  • fins on the outer surface of the tubes are usually mutually staggered and offset, but the tubes are aligned parallel to the air stream.
  • a heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle includes two headers, first tubes for carrying fluid between the headers, and second tubes for carrying engine coolant between the headers and staggered with respect to the first tubes. Each tube is inclined relative to an air stream entering the heat exchanger.
  • the heater core provides improved performance over a current production heater core by up to five percent without increasing fin density or changing tube geometry.
  • the heater core realizes an increase of about five percent in heat transfer surface area without increasing the size of the heater core.
  • An increase in turbulence of the air stream flowing through the heater core improves heat transfer performance of the heater core.
  • Design enhancements include offsetting the second row of tubes to increase impingement effect on tube surface and redirection of the air through the core face. Additionally, both the first and second tube rows may be inclined or angled relative to the air stream to increase the heat transfer surface area of the tube and to enhance impingement of the air on the tubes and fins. Both the first and second rows of tubes are angled in relation to the incoming flow of air up to 20 degrees. The optimal angle modeled in the simulations is about 15 degrees to maximize both the surface area for heat transfer and turbulence to the air flow through the core.
  • FIG. 1A is an end view showing a prior art arrangement of a single row of parallel, flat tubes for a heater core arranged parallel to the air flow;
  • FIG. 1B is an end view of a single row of parallel, flat tubes for a heat exchanger inclined relative to the air flow;
  • FIG. 2A is an end view showing a prior art arrangement of two rows of parallel, flat tubes in a heater core arranged in-line and parallel to the air flow;
  • FIG. 2B is an end view showing two rows of parallel, flat tubes of a heat exchanger arranged parallel to the air flow, with the second row offset or staggered with respect to the first row of tubes.
  • FIG. 2C is an end view showing two rows of parallel, flat tubes of a heat exchanger inclined relative to the air flow
  • FIG. 3B is a top view of an alternate heat exchanger
  • FIG. 3B is a top view of a heat exchanger
  • FIG. 3C is a top view of an alternate heat exchanger
  • FIG. 4 is a cross section taken at plane 4 - 4 in FIG. 3A ;
  • FIG. 5 is a cross section taken at plane 4 - 4 in FIG. 3A showing an alternate arrangement of tubes
  • FIG. 6 is a cross section taken at plane 4 - 4 in FIG. 3A showing another arrangement of tubes
  • FIG. 7 is a cross section taken at plane 4 - 4 in FIG. 3A showing another arrangement in which the tubes are angled in first and second directions;
  • FIGS. 8A , 8 B and 8 C show folded tubes whose surfaces are joined and sealed along at least one longitudinal seam.
  • FIG. 1A a single row of parallel, flat, thin-walled tubes 12 for use in a heater core, the tubes being arranged parallel to the air stream 13 .
  • FIG. 1B shows a single row of parallel, flat, thin-walled tubes 14 for a heater core, the tubes being inclined relative to the air stream 13 .
  • tubes 12 , 14 carry hydraulic engine coolant along the tubes, and air passes over the outer surface of the tubes.
  • Each tube 14 has a height, which extends between flat surfaces 15 ; a depth, which extends laterally between the leading edge 16 and trailing edge 17 ; and a length, which extends along the tube, normal to the plane of the page.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates two rows of flat, thin-walled tubes 18 , 20 for use in a heater core, wherein the tubes of one row are staggered relative to the tubes of the other row and all the tubes are mutually parallel and parallel to the air stream 14 .
  • FIG. 2C shows two rows of parallel, flat, thin-walled tubes 22 , 24 for a heater core, wherein the tubes of the second row 24 are staggered relative to the tubes of the first row 22 and all the tubes are mutually parallel and inclined relative to the air stream 14 at an angle A, which may be as large as about 20 degrees.
  • the heater core 26 illustrated in FIG. 3A includes a housing 28 containing tubes organized in a first bank of tubes 30 , which extends longitudinally between headers 31 , 32 , and a second bank of tubes 33 , which extend longitudinally between headers 32 , 34 .
  • Header 31 which is partitioned from header 34 by a short cross baffle 35 , is formed with an inlet 36 .
  • Header 34 is formed with an outlet 37 .
  • Tubes 30 carry hydraulic engine coolant at relatively high temperature from inlet 36 and header 31 to return to return header 32 .
  • Tubes 33 carry the coolant from header 32 to header 34 and the outlet 37 . Heat is transferred from the engine coolant to the air stream 13 , which flows into the passenger compartment of a vehicle.
  • the tubes 30 , 33 may be organized in a first bank comprising the tubes of the first row 22 and a second bank comprising the tubes of the second row 24 .
  • FIG. 3B demonstrates an alternative, in which a second bank of tubes 24 carries relatively high temperature engine coolant from an inlet 48 between a header 42 and a return header 44 .
  • a first bank of tubes 22 returns the engine coolant to header 42 and outlet 40 .
  • Header 42 is partitioned with a long longitudinal baffle 50 .
  • FIG. 3C demonstrates an alternative, in which tubes 22 , 24 carry coolant from inlet 52 , between headers 54 , 56 and through the outlet 58 .
  • FIG. 4 shows the tubes arranged as shown in FIG. 2B with a first row 18 and a second row 20 , each row parallel with respect to the air stream 13 , the second row 20 being offset or staggered such that the leading edge 16 of each tube of the second row 24 is aligned with a space 60 between successive tubes of the first row 18 .
  • FIG. 5 shows that the tubes are arranged with a first row 22 and a second row 24 , each row inclined with respect to the air stream 13 , the second row 24 aligned such that the leading edge 16 of each tube of the second row 24 is aligned with a tube of the first row 22 .
  • FIG. 6 shows that the tubes are arranged as shown in FIG. 2C with a first row 22 and a second row 24 , each row inclined with respect to the air stream 13 , the second row 24 offset or staggered such that the leading edge 16 of each tube of the second row 24 is aligned with a space 60 between successive tubes of the first row 22 .
  • FIG. 7 shows that the tubes of the second row 62 may be directed in another direction from the tubes of the first row 22 , each tube 22 , 62 being inclined at an angle A with respect to the air stream, the second row 24 being offset or staggered such that the leading edge 16 of each tube of the second row 62 being aligned with a space 60 between successive tubes of the first row 22 .
  • the tubes may be arranged in the heater core 26 as shown in FIG. 1B with a single row 16 but no second row, each tube 16 being inclined at an angle A with respect to the air stream 14 .
  • the tubes may be welded along a longitudinal seam or brazed along the seam.
  • the tubes may be folded from sheet stock and brazed or welded at overlapping, longitudinal seams 66 , 68 .
  • FIG. 8B illustrates a tube folded from sheet stock and brazed or welded at overlapping seams 70 , 71 , 72 .
  • the flat surfaces 15 are formed with beads 74 , 75 , 76 .
  • FIG. 8C illustrates a clenched tube folded from sheet stock and brazed or welded at an overlapping seam 78 .
  • the flat surfaces 15 are formed with beads 80 , 81 , 82 , 83 , 84 .
  • Inclining the tubes with respect to the air stream 14 and staggering the tubes enhances turbulence of the air flow through the heater core 26 and increase the impingement effect on the surfaces of the tubes by redirecting the air at the face of the heater core. Inclining the tubes with respect to the air stream 13 and staggering the tubes improves the rate of heat transfer in the heater core.

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A heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle includes two headers, first tubes for carrying fluid between the headers, and second tubes for carrying engine coolant between the headers, staggered with respect to the first tubes, each tube inclined relative to an air stream entering the heat exchanger.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention
  • This invention relates generally to a heat exchanger for transferring heat from a heat source contained in tubes to an air stream, and, in particular, to a heater core in the passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle.
  • 2. Description of the Prior Art
  • Conventionally, the tubes, which carry engine coolant through the heater core of an automotive vehicle, are arranged parallel to the stream of air that passes through the heater core. The heater core usually includes one or two rows of tubes, the second row being in-line and parallel to the first row.
  • Generally, fins located between the tubes and secured to the outer surface of the tubes enhance heat transfer from the coolant to the air stream.
  • It has long been understood that the heat transfer rate is much larger for turbulent flow than for laminar flow. Increasing turbulence of the air stream through the heater core is beneficial to the convection heat transfer rate and improves the overall performance of the heat exchanger. It is also more effective to increase the heat transfer on the air-side to improve the heat exchanger, as this is the more restrictive side compared to the rate of heat transferred from the fluid flowing inside the tube.
  • In order to induce turbulence in the air stream, fins on the outer surface of the tubes are usually mutually staggered and offset, but the tubes are aligned parallel to the air stream.
  • A need exists in the industry for techniques that further improve heat transfer in a heater core without increasing its package size.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • A heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle includes two headers, first tubes for carrying fluid between the headers, and second tubes for carrying engine coolant between the headers and staggered with respect to the first tubes. Each tube is inclined relative to an air stream entering the heat exchanger.
  • The heater core provides improved performance over a current production heater core by up to five percent without increasing fin density or changing tube geometry. The heater core realizes an increase of about five percent in heat transfer surface area without increasing the size of the heater core.
  • An increase in turbulence of the air stream flowing through the heater core improves heat transfer performance of the heater core.
  • Design enhancements include offsetting the second row of tubes to increase impingement effect on tube surface and redirection of the air through the core face. Additionally, both the first and second tube rows may be inclined or angled relative to the air stream to increase the heat transfer surface area of the tube and to enhance impingement of the air on the tubes and fins. Both the first and second rows of tubes are angled in relation to the incoming flow of air up to 20 degrees. The optimal angle modeled in the simulations is about 15 degrees to maximize both the surface area for heat transfer and turbulence to the air flow through the core.
  • The scope of applicability of the preferred embodiment will become apparent from the following detailed description, claims and drawings. It should be understood, that the description and specific examples, although indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only. Various changes and modifications to the described embodiments and examples will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
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  • The invention will be more readily understood by reference to the following description, taken with the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1A is an end view showing a prior art arrangement of a single row of parallel, flat tubes for a heater core arranged parallel to the air flow;
  • FIG. 1B is an end view of a single row of parallel, flat tubes for a heat exchanger inclined relative to the air flow;
  • FIG. 2A is an end view showing a prior art arrangement of two rows of parallel, flat tubes in a heater core arranged in-line and parallel to the air flow;
  • FIG. 2B is an end view showing two rows of parallel, flat tubes of a heat exchanger arranged parallel to the air flow, with the second row offset or staggered with respect to the first row of tubes.
  • FIG. 2C is an end view showing two rows of parallel, flat tubes of a heat exchanger inclined relative to the air flow
  • FIG. 3B is a top view of an alternate heat exchanger;
  • FIG. 3B is a top view of a heat exchanger;
  • FIG. 3C is a top view of an alternate heat exchanger;
  • FIG. 4 is a cross section taken at plane 4-4 in FIG. 3A;
  • FIG. 5 is a cross section taken at plane 4-4 in FIG. 3A showing an alternate arrangement of tubes;
  • FIG. 6 is a cross section taken at plane 4-4 in FIG. 3A showing another arrangement of tubes;
  • FIG. 7 is a cross section taken at plane 4-4 in FIG. 3A showing another arrangement in which the tubes are angled in first and second directions; and
  • FIGS. 8A, 8B and 8C show folded tubes whose surfaces are joined and sealed along at least one longitudinal seam.
  • DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • Referring now to the drawings, there is illustrated in FIG. 1A a single row of parallel, flat, thin-walled tubes 12 for use in a heater core, the tubes being arranged parallel to the air stream 13.
  • FIG. 1B shows a single row of parallel, flat, thin-walled tubes 14 for a heater core, the tubes being inclined relative to the air stream 13. In the heater core, tubes 12, 14 carry hydraulic engine coolant along the tubes, and air passes over the outer surface of the tubes. Each tube 14 has a height, which extends between flat surfaces 15; a depth, which extends laterally between the leading edge 16 and trailing edge 17; and a length, which extends along the tube, normal to the plane of the page.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates two rows of flat, thin- walled tubes 18, 20 for use in a heater core, wherein the tubes of one row are staggered relative to the tubes of the other row and all the tubes are mutually parallel and parallel to the air stream 14.
  • FIG. 2C shows two rows of parallel, flat, thin- walled tubes 22, 24 for a heater core, wherein the tubes of the second row 24 are staggered relative to the tubes of the first row 22 and all the tubes are mutually parallel and inclined relative to the air stream 14 at an angle A, which may be as large as about 20 degrees.
  • The heater core 26 illustrated in FIG. 3A includes a housing 28 containing tubes organized in a first bank of tubes 30, which extends longitudinally between headers 31, 32, and a second bank of tubes 33, which extend longitudinally between headers 32, 34. Header 31, which is partitioned from header 34 by a short cross baffle 35, is formed with an inlet 36. Header 34 is formed with an outlet 37. Tubes 30 carry hydraulic engine coolant at relatively high temperature from inlet 36 and header 31 to return to return header 32. Tubes 33 carry the coolant from header 32 to header 34 and the outlet 37. Heat is transferred from the engine coolant to the air stream 13, which flows into the passenger compartment of a vehicle.
  • Alternatively the tubes 30, 33 may be organized in a first bank comprising the tubes of the first row 22 and a second bank comprising the tubes of the second row 24.
  • FIG. 3B demonstrates an alternative, in which a second bank of tubes 24 carries relatively high temperature engine coolant from an inlet 48 between a header 42 and a return header 44. A first bank of tubes 22 returns the engine coolant to header 42 and outlet 40. Header 42 is partitioned with a long longitudinal baffle 50.
  • FIG. 3C demonstrates an alternative, in which tubes 22, 24 carry coolant from inlet 52, between headers 54, 56 and through the outlet 58.
  • FIG. 4 shows the tubes arranged as shown in FIG. 2B with a first row 18 and a second row 20, each row parallel with respect to the air stream 13, the second row 20 being offset or staggered such that the leading edge 16 of each tube of the second row 24 is aligned with a space 60 between successive tubes of the first row 18.
  • FIG. 5 shows that the tubes are arranged with a first row 22 and a second row 24, each row inclined with respect to the air stream 13, the second row 24 aligned such that the leading edge 16 of each tube of the second row 24 is aligned with a tube of the first row 22.
  • FIG. 6 shows that the tubes are arranged as shown in FIG. 2C with a first row 22 and a second row 24, each row inclined with respect to the air stream 13, the second row 24 offset or staggered such that the leading edge 16 of each tube of the second row 24 is aligned with a space 60 between successive tubes of the first row 22.
  • FIG. 7 shows that the tubes of the second row 62 may be directed in another direction from the tubes of the first row 22, each tube 22, 62 being inclined at an angle A with respect to the air stream, the second row 24 being offset or staggered such that the leading edge 16 of each tube of the second row 62 being aligned with a space 60 between successive tubes of the first row 22.
  • In another embodiment, the tubes may be arranged in the heater core 26 as shown in FIG. 1B with a single row 16 but no second row, each tube 16 being inclined at an angle A with respect to the air stream 14.
  • The tubes may be welded along a longitudinal seam or brazed along the seam. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 8A, the tubes may be folded from sheet stock and brazed or welded at overlapping, longitudinal seams 66, 68.
  • FIG. 8B illustrates a tube folded from sheet stock and brazed or welded at overlapping seams 70, 71, 72. The flat surfaces 15 are formed with beads 74, 75, 76.
  • FIG. 8C illustrates a clenched tube folded from sheet stock and brazed or welded at an overlapping seam 78. The flat surfaces 15 are formed with beads 80, 81, 82, 83, 84.
  • Inclining the tubes with respect to the air stream 14 and staggering the tubes enhances turbulence of the air flow through the heater core 26 and increase the impingement effect on the surfaces of the tubes by redirecting the air at the face of the heater core. Inclining the tubes with respect to the air stream 13 and staggering the tubes improves the rate of heat transfer in the heater core.
  • In accordance with the provisions of the patent statutes, the preferred embodiment has been described. However, it should be noted that the alternate embodiments can be practiced otherwise than as specifically illustrated and described.

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1. A heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle comprising:
two headers;
first tubes for carrying fluid between the headers;
second tubes for carrying fluid between the headers, staggered with respect to the first tubes, each tube including a depth dimension that is inclined at an angle relative to an air stream entering the heat exchanger.
2. The heat exchanger of claim 1 wherein each of the first and second tubes includes a length extending mutually parallel between the headers, and substantial parallel lateral surfaces that are inclined relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger.
3. The heat exchanger of claim 1 wherein:
the first tubes are arranged in a first row and the second tubes are arranged in a second row;
each of the first and second tubes has a length extending between the headers, and substantial parallel lateral surfaces, the lateral surfaces of the first and second tubes being inclined in a first direction relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger.
4. The heat exchanger of claim 1 wherein:
the first tubes are arranged in a first row and the second tubes are arranged in a second row;
each of the first and second tubes has a length extending between the headers, and substantial parallel lateral surfaces, the lateral surfaces of the first tubes inclined in a first direction relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger, the lateral surfaces of the second tubes inclined in a second direction relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger.
5. The heat exchanger of claim 1 wherein the angle may vary in a range up to about 20 degrees.
6. The heat exchanger of claim 1 wherein the tubes folded tubes that are welded or brazed along at least one longitudinal seam.
7. A heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle comprising:
two headers;
first tubes for carrying fluid between the headers, each first tube inclined at an angle relative to an air stream entering the heat exchanger; and
second tubes for carrying fluid between the headers, each second tube inclined at an angle relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger and aligned with one of the first tubes.
8. The heat exchanger of claim 7 wherein each of the first and second tubes includes a length extending mutually parallel between the headers, and substantial parallel lateral surfaces that are inclined relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger.
9. The heat exchanger of claim 7 wherein:
the first tubes are arranged in a first row and the second tubes are arranged in a second row;
each of the first and second tubes has a length extending between the headers, and substantial parallel lateral surfaces inclined in a first direction relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger.
10. The heat exchanger of claim 7 wherein:
the first tubes are arranged in a first row and the second tubes are arranged in a second row;
each of the first and second tubes has a length extending between the headers, and substantial parallel lateral surfaces, the lateral surfaces of the first tubes inclined in a first direction relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger, the lateral surfaces of the second tubes inclined in a second direction relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger.
11. The heat exchanger of claim 7 wherein the angle may vary in a range up to about 20 degrees.
12. The heat exchanger of claim 7 wherein the tubes folded tubes that are welded or brazed along at least one longitudinal seam.
13. A heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle comprising:
two headers;
first tubes for carrying fluid between the headers;
second tubes for carrying fluid between the headers, staggered with respect to the first tubes, the first ands second tubes being substantially aligned with an air stream entering the heat exchanger.
14. The heat exchanger of claim 13 wherein:
the first tubes are arranged in a first row and the second tubes are arranged in a second row;
each of the first and second tubes has a length extending between the headers, and substantial parallel lateral surfaces aligned with the air stream entering the heat exchanger.
15. The heat exchanger of claim 13 wherein the angle may vary in a range up to about 20 degrees.
16. A heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle comprising:
two headers;
first tubes for carrying fluid between the headers, each first tube inclined in a first direction at an angle relative to an air stream entering the heat exchanger; and
second tubes for carrying engine coolant between the headers, each second tube staggered with respect to the first tubes, and inclined in a second direction at an angle relative to the air stream entering the heat exchanger.
17. The heat exchanger of claim 16 wherein:
the first tubes are arranged in a first row and the second tubes are arranged in a second row;
each of the first and second tubes includes a length extending between the headers, each of the first tubes includes substantial parallel lateral surfaces inclined in a first direction relative to said air stream, and each of the second tubes includes substantial parallel lateral surfaces inclined in a second direction relative to said air stream.
18. A heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle comprising:
two headers; and
tubes having a length extending between the headers for carrying engine coolant between the headers, and substantial parallel lateral surfaces that are inclined at an angle relative to an air stream entering the heat exchanger.
19. The heat exchanger of claim 18 wherein the angle may vary in a range up to about 20 degrees.
20. The heat exchanger of claim 18 wherein the tubes are folded tubes that are welded or brazed along at least one longitudinal seam.
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