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US4191246A
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Device to reduce local heat flux through a heat exchanger tube
Assignee: Combustion Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1979-03-05
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Granted: 1980-03-04
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Expires: 1999-03-05
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for reducing the heat flux in a localized area of a heat exchange tube, by placing a sleeve inside of the tube, creating a gap, or dead space, which fills with stagnant water, between the sleeve and inner tube wall. This reduced heat transfer will considerably reduce or prevent steaming on the outer side of the tube, thereby minimizing or preventing any solids from separating out at this location.
Inventors
- 👤 Don S. Cassell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:25
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F19/00; F28F19/002; F22; F22B; F22B1/00; F22B1/02; F22B1/023; F22B37/00; F22B37/02; F22B37/10; F22B37/18; F22B37/20; F22B37/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In a shell- and tube- heat exchanger for the generation of vapor by the indirect transfer of heat from a heating fluid to a vaporizable liquid, a pressure vessel, means to introduce vaporizable fluid into the bottom portion of the vessel, an outlet near the top through which vapor is discharged, a bundle of tubes positioned within the vessel, means for circulating heating fluid through the tubes, tube support means positioned within the pressure vessel for preventing tube vibration, the tube support means including horizontally positioned means closely surrounding, but slightly spaced from, each tube in the bundle of tubes at a given elevation, each tube containing an insulating sleeve secured within it, each insulating sleeve being smaller than the inner diameter of the tube it is positioned in, so as to form an annular space therebetween, each insulating sleeve being substantially closed at its upstream end regarding flow of heating fluid, so that the annular space is full of stagnant water forming an insulating barrier during operation, each insulating sleeve being at the same elevation as the tube support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a shell- and tube- heat exchanger for the generation of vapor by the indirect transfer of heat from a heating fluid to a vaporizable liquid, a pressure vessel, means to introduce vaporizable fluid into the bottom portion of the vessel, an outlet near the top through which vapor is discharged, a bundle of tubes positioned within the vessel, means for circulating heating fluid through the tubes, tube support means positioned within the pressure vessel for preventing tube vibration, the tube support means including horizontally positioned means closely surrounding, but slightly spaced from, each tube in the bundle of tubes at a given elevation, each tube containing an insulating sleeve secured within it, each insulating sleeve being smaller than the inner diameter of the tube it is positioned in, so as to form an annular space therebetween, each insulating sleeve being substantially closed at its upstream end regarding flow of heating fluid, so that the annular space is full of stagnant water forming an insulating barrier during operation, each insulating sleeve being at the same elevation as the tube support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The shell- and tube- heat exchanger of claim 1, wherein each insulating sleeve has drain holes therein near its bottom end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The shell- and tube- heat exchanger of claim 1 wherein there are a plurality of tube support means, located at a plurality of elevations within the vessel, and there are a plurality of insulating sleeves in each tube, there being one located within each tube at each elevation of the tube support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The shell- and tube- heat exchanger of claim 1, wherein the tube support means is a plate, having a set of holes therein through which the tubes extend, the holes being slightly larger than the outside diameter of the tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The shell- and tube- heat exchanger of claim 4 wherein there are a second set of holes in the plate through which the vaporizable fluid can flow.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-03-04 | 1983-09-03 | 1984-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-04 | 1987-09-03 | 1988-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-04 | 1991-09-03 | 1992-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |