Abstract:
A counterflow heat exchanger configured to exchange thermal energy between a first fluid flow at a first pressure and a second fluid flow at a second pressure less than the first pressure includes a first fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet fluidly coupled to the first fluid inlet via a core section, a second fluid inlet, and a second fluid outlet fluidly coupled to the second fluid inlet via the core section. A heating arrangement is configured to heat the second fluid inlet to prevent ice ingestion via the second fluid inlet.
Abstract:
A fan motor housing including a circumferential motor housing having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface and defining a primary axis including a first plurality of concentric flow channels disposed between the radially outer surface the radially inner surface, wherein the concentric flow channels extend in an axial direction parallel to the primary axis, a second plurality of concentric flow channels disposed between the radially outer surface and the radially inner surface, extending in an axial direction parallel to the primary axis, wherein the first and second pluralities of concentric flow channel are thermodynamically connected, a first plurality of radial conduits connecting the second plurality of flow channels to the radially inner surface of the motor housing, and a second plurality of radial conduits connecting the radially inner surface of the motor housing to the second plurality of flow channels.
Abstract:
A counterflow heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between a first fluid flow at a first pressure and a second fluid flow at a second pressure includes a first fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet fluidly coupled to the first fluid inlet via a core section, a second fluid inlet, and a second fluid outlet fluidly coupled to the second fluid inlet via the core section. The core section includes a plurality of first fluid passages configured to convey the first fluid flow from the first fluid inlet toward the first fluid outlet, and a plurality of second fluid passages configured to convey the second fluid flow from the second fluid inlet toward the second fluid outlet such that the first fluid flow exchanges thermal energy with the second fluid flow at the core section. Each first fluid passage of the plurality of first fluid passages has a circular cross-section.
Abstract:
An environmental control system that includes a first environmental control system pack, a first recirculation fan assembly, and a cabin air sensor unit. The first environmental control system pack is arranged to provide conditioned air to an aircraft cabin. The first recirculation fan assembly is arranged to recirculate a first cabin air fluid flow back to the aircraft cabin. The cabin air sensor unit is arranged to provide a first air quality signal indicative of an air quality of the first cabin air fluid flow to a controller.
Abstract:
An environmental control system includes a primary heat exchanger operable to transfer heat from an air source to a refrigerant in a generator flow and output an air flow. An ejector is operable to produce an intermediate refrigerant flow based on receiving the generator flow as a motive fluid and drawing a vapor refrigerant flow as a suction fluid. A refrigerant condenser is operable to convert the intermediate refrigerant flow to a liquid refrigerant flow. A pump is operable to provide the refrigerant to the primary heat exchanger from a portion of the liquid refrigerant flow. An expansion device is operable to expand the liquid refrigerant flow prior to entering an evaporator. The evaporator is operable to convert the liquid refrigerant flow to the vapor refrigerant flow and produce a cooled evaporator air flow output based on the air flow.
Abstract:
A heat exchanger includes a body, a plurality of first flow channels defined in the body, and a plurality of second flow channels defined in the body. The second flow channels are fluidly isolated from the first flow channels. At least two of the second flow channels are adjacent each other and are separated from each other by at least one common fin, wherein the at least one common fin includes an opening defined therein for permitting flow between the adjacent second flow channels.
Abstract:
A heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger body. A first set of flow channels is defined in the heat exchanger body extending axially with respect to a first flow axis, wherein the first set of the flow channels forms a first flow circuit. A second set of flow channels is defined in the heat exchanger body extending axially with respect to a second flow axis. The second set of the flow channels forms a second flow circuit that is in fluid isolation from the first flow circuit. Each flow channel is fluidly isolated from the other flow channels. At least some of the flow channels have cross-sections that vary along their respective flow axis.
Abstract:
A method of cooling a component with a heat exchange device includes pulling air into a central airway in a heat exchange device using a blower; directing the air from the blower through a diffuser and across a heat sink base, wherein a first component positioned underneath the heat sink base is cooled when the air passes over the heat sink base; and directing the air out from the diffuser and across a second component to cool the second component.
Abstract:
An electronics enclosure has a blower and diffuser received within an enclosure. Electronic components are also received within the enclosure. The blower diffuser is positioned in contact with at least one of the electronic components. A shroud surrounds the blower diffuser and the at least one electronic component, and is spaced from an outer surface of the at least one electronic component. An opening is formed through the shroud, such that air can be driven within the shroud from the blower diffuser, and across at least one electronic component, and then outwardly of the opening. A heat exchanger is positioned in the path of air leaving the opening.
Abstract:
An electronics enclosure has a blower and diffuser received within an enclosure. Electronic components are also received within the enclosure. The blower diffuser is positioned in contact with at least one of the electronic components. A shroud surrounds the blower diffuser and the at least one electronic component, and is spaced from an outer surface of the at least one electronic component. An opening is formed through the shroud, such that air can be driven within the shroud from the blower diffuser, and across at least one electronic component, and then outwardly of the opening. A heat exchanger is positioned in the path of air leaving the opening.