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EP 0 145 867 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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11.12.1985 Bulletin 1985/50 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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26.06.1985 Bulletin 1985/26 |
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Date of filing: 28.09.1984 |
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BE DE FR GB IT NL SE |
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Priority: |
21.12.1983 US 563906
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Applicant: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. |
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Inventors: |
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- Kalb, Charles Edward
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- Newton, Charles Leo
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Ultra-low fin heat exchanger with enhanced heat transfer |
(57) The present invention is directed to apparatus and a process for heat exchanging
wherein ultra-low fins are affixed to the outside of a tubular conduit to enhance
heat transfer. The invention has particular application to base load natural gas liquefaction
coil-wound heat exchangers.