CA2471828A1 - Heat exchanger - Google Patents
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Abstract
A heat exchanger having an active surface (1) over which a fluid flows to effect an exchange of heat between the active surface (1) and the fluid. The active surface (1) having a curvature which conforms substantially with at least one logarithmic curve conforming to the Golden Section.
Description
Heat Exchanger Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a heat dispersing structure (heat sink or heat exchanger or radiator) which assists heat energy to be dispersed from or to a s solid material and optimises the transfer of the heat energy to or from a fluid (or vice versa) surrounding the structure more efficiently than in state of the art heat sinks or thermal conductors. It may also be used where two solid or fluid plasma conductors are adjacent to each other and there is a thermal . transfer required from one material to the other. Among other uses, this invention relates to heat to sinks for electronic circuit boards, cooling fins for radiators, compressors and internal combustion engines, fluid carrying tubes for radiators and heat exchangers, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, plasma generators, and fluid or bimetal heat exchangers.
Background Art is A considerable number of structures have been devised to aid the transfer of heat energy between a solid material and a fluid. A few examples, only, of these include heat sinks, radiant heaters, automobile radiators and .air-conditioning heat exchangers. Heat sinks are commonly thought of in relation to the cooling of the solid material and comprise an array of fins associated with the solid material.
2o The principle object of such devices has been to increase the surface area of solid material contacting the fluid to thereby increase the transfer of heat energy to the fluid. Of course, it is Fell known that finned arrays can also be used in heating appliances where the object is to heat a fluid. Automobile radiators are designed to disperse heat from the engine to the atmosphere by transferring heat 2s energy from the coolant to the core of the radiator and then from the core of the radiator to the atmosphere. This latter transfer is again assisted by fins to increase surface area. Similar arrangements are found in a multitude of other applications.
Background Art is A considerable number of structures have been devised to aid the transfer of heat energy between a solid material and a fluid. A few examples, only, of these include heat sinks, radiant heaters, automobile radiators and .air-conditioning heat exchangers. Heat sinks are commonly thought of in relation to the cooling of the solid material and comprise an array of fins associated with the solid material.
2o The principle object of such devices has been to increase the surface area of solid material contacting the fluid to thereby increase the transfer of heat energy to the fluid. Of course, it is Fell known that finned arrays can also be used in heating appliances where the object is to heat a fluid. Automobile radiators are designed to disperse heat from the engine to the atmosphere by transferring heat 2s energy from the coolant to the core of the radiator and then from the core of the radiator to the atmosphere. This latter transfer is again assisted by fins to increase surface area. Similar arrangements are found in a multitude of other applications.
Typically the design of such structures used in the transfer of heat energy between a solid and a fluid has been directed to maximising the surface area made available between the solid and the fluid. Nevertheless, the efficiency of such structures in effecting heat transfer also depends upon the flow of the fluid s over the solid material. Many structures have been devised which provide considerable surface area but are not particularly efficient due to the restricted flow of the fluid past the structure. In many cases, the natural flow is supplemented by a forced fluid flow past the heat exchanger.
Nature is recognised as using the most efficient energy transfer systems known io to man. Invariably, Nature propagates heat in a turbulent motion. At its most efficient, this turbulence is concentrated into a three dimensional singular vortical motion. The shape of this convectional fluid flow is expressed in equiangular logarithmic spirals, where the ratio of contraction or e~epansion is appro~cimately 1:0.618, or the celebrated Golden Proportion. An example of this flow structure in is a fluid is a tornado. Another example is th.e flame and smoke pattern arising from a fire storm. Prior technology pays little regard to such natural flow characteristics.
It has been said that nature always follows the path of least resistance.
Movement and growth in Nature flow in a particular, specific, . logarithmic 2o geometric progression--that of the three dimensional Golden Proportion or equiangular spiral. The intention of the invention is to induce optimum energy transfer by channelling the fluids into their natural flow tendencies by full or partial adherence to Nature's equiangular, logarithmic, path of movement. The invention capitalises on natural vortical flow geometry.
2s Vortical structures act as 'heat pumps' i.e. they can only exist if there is a temperature differential and vice versa. The invention seeks to exploit the exceptional cooling features of vortices. Part of their effectiveness is that vortex geometry can provide high non turbulent rates of adiabatic expansion i.e. heat can be dumped or acquired in an optimum time and distance.
Nature is recognised as using the most efficient energy transfer systems known io to man. Invariably, Nature propagates heat in a turbulent motion. At its most efficient, this turbulence is concentrated into a three dimensional singular vortical motion. The shape of this convectional fluid flow is expressed in equiangular logarithmic spirals, where the ratio of contraction or e~epansion is appro~cimately 1:0.618, or the celebrated Golden Proportion. An example of this flow structure in is a fluid is a tornado. Another example is th.e flame and smoke pattern arising from a fire storm. Prior technology pays little regard to such natural flow characteristics.
It has been said that nature always follows the path of least resistance.
Movement and growth in Nature flow in a particular, specific, . logarithmic 2o geometric progression--that of the three dimensional Golden Proportion or equiangular spiral. The intention of the invention is to induce optimum energy transfer by channelling the fluids into their natural flow tendencies by full or partial adherence to Nature's equiangular, logarithmic, path of movement. The invention capitalises on natural vortical flow geometry.
2s Vortical structures act as 'heat pumps' i.e. they can only exist if there is a temperature differential and vice versa. The invention seeks to exploit the exceptional cooling features of vortices. Part of their effectiveness is that vortex geometry can provide high non turbulent rates of adiabatic expansion i.e. heat can be dumped or acquired in an optimum time and distance.
The simplest, essential and most common form of a vortex is a vortex ring or toroid. (Figures 13 and '14).
One of the interesting and exploitable properties of a vortex ring is that is has remarkably low friction and is a rapid and highly energy efFicient transporter of s fluids and heat.
In order to optimise the cooling efficiency of any radiator, heat exchanger, or heat sink, it is beneficial to establish, maintain, and exploit individual vortex structures.
Fluid flow, both internally and externally, may be toroid in shape, Benard cells, the shape of a convection vortex, or a potential vortex. All of the above comply to approximately to the three-dimensional Golden Section or equiangular spiral.
An excellent example of this in prior technology is the Ranque-Hilsch tube.
(Figure 13) Applying the design criteria of the embodiments of this invention, wholly or in part, will improve performance of existing thermal conductor structures.
~s Disclosure of the Invention Accordingly, the invention resides in a heat exchanger having an active surface over which a fluid flows to effect an exchange of heat between the active surface and the fluid, the active surface having a curvature which conforms substantially with at least one logarithmic curve conforming to the Golden Section.
2o According to a further preferred feature the active surface conforms substantially to the vorticity of a natural vortex to generate fluid flow over the active surface conforming to that of a natural vortex.
According to a preferred feature of the invention, the active surface is adapted to cause vortical, rotational motion of the fluid flowing across the active surface.
One of the interesting and exploitable properties of a vortex ring is that is has remarkably low friction and is a rapid and highly energy efFicient transporter of s fluids and heat.
In order to optimise the cooling efficiency of any radiator, heat exchanger, or heat sink, it is beneficial to establish, maintain, and exploit individual vortex structures.
Fluid flow, both internally and externally, may be toroid in shape, Benard cells, the shape of a convection vortex, or a potential vortex. All of the above comply to approximately to the three-dimensional Golden Section or equiangular spiral.
An excellent example of this in prior technology is the Ranque-Hilsch tube.
(Figure 13) Applying the design criteria of the embodiments of this invention, wholly or in part, will improve performance of existing thermal conductor structures.
~s Disclosure of the Invention Accordingly, the invention resides in a heat exchanger having an active surface over which a fluid flows to effect an exchange of heat between the active surface and the fluid, the active surface having a curvature which conforms substantially with at least one logarithmic curve conforming to the Golden Section.
2o According to a further preferred feature the active surface conforms substantially to the vorticity of a natural vortex to generate fluid flow over the active surface conforming to that of a natural vortex.
According to a preferred feature of the invention, the active surface is adapted to cause vortical, rotational motion of the fluid flowing across the active surface.
According to a preferred embodiment, the heat exchanger provides a boundary between two sets of fluid flow to facilitate an exchange of heat from one fluid to another wherein both faces of the boundary comprise the active surface.
According to a preferred embodiment, the heat exchanger comprises one or more s vanes.
According to a preferred feature of the invention the active surface has a configuration conforming to the external configuration of a shell of the phylum Molluscs, class Gastropods or Cephalopods. According to particular forms of the invention the active surface conforms to the external configuration of shells io selected from the genera Volutidea, Argonauta, Nautilus, Conidea or Turbinidea.
- According to a further preferred feature of the invention the active surface has a configuration conforming to the internal configuration of a shell of the phylum Molluscs, class Gastropods or Cephalopods. According to particular forms of the invention the active surface conforms to the internal configuration of shells is selected from the genera Volutidea, Argonauta, Nautilus, Conidea or Turbinidea.
According to a further preferred feature the heat exchanger comprises a duct of generally spherical or ellipsoidal configuration and having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the curvature of the internal face of the structure between the inlet and the outlet conforms to a logarithmic curve substantially or in the greater part 2o conforming to the characteristics of the Golden Section.
According to a preferred feature of the invention the curvature of the active surface is uni-dimensional.
According to a preferred feature of the invention the curvature of the active surface is bi-dimensional.
2s According to a preferred feature of the invention, the active surface has a depth that can vary in accordance with the Golden Section.
According to a preferred embodiment, the heat exchanger comprises one or more s vanes.
According to a preferred feature of the invention the active surface has a configuration conforming to the external configuration of a shell of the phylum Molluscs, class Gastropods or Cephalopods. According to particular forms of the invention the active surface conforms to the external configuration of shells io selected from the genera Volutidea, Argonauta, Nautilus, Conidea or Turbinidea.
- According to a further preferred feature of the invention the active surface has a configuration conforming to the internal configuration of a shell of the phylum Molluscs, class Gastropods or Cephalopods. According to particular forms of the invention the active surface conforms to the internal configuration of shells is selected from the genera Volutidea, Argonauta, Nautilus, Conidea or Turbinidea.
According to a further preferred feature the heat exchanger comprises a duct of generally spherical or ellipsoidal configuration and having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the curvature of the internal face of the structure between the inlet and the outlet conforms to a logarithmic curve substantially or in the greater part 2o conforming to the characteristics of the Golden Section.
According to a preferred feature of the invention the curvature of the active surface is uni-dimensional.
According to a preferred feature of the invention the curvature of the active surface is bi-dimensional.
2s According to a preferred feature of the invention, the active surface has a depth that can vary in accordance with the Golden Section.
According to a preferred embodiment the heat exchanger comprises a heat sink and the active surface comprises one or more vanes extending from a body in respect of which heat is to be exchanged.
According to a preferred embodiment the active surface, has the configuration of s a whorl:-The invention will be more fully understood in the light of the following description of several specific embodiments:
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a chart of the Golden Section or Fibonacci Progression;
~o Figure 2 is a schematic side view of a natural- vortex which conforms to the Golden Section;
Figure 3 is a graph depicting the geometric progression ratio of the structure of a Golden Section vortex;
Figure 4. is a side elevation of a heat exchanger according to a first embodiment is of the invention;
Figure 5 is an end view of the heat exchanger of the first embodiment as shown in Figure 4;
Figures 6 is a side elevation of a heat exchanger according to a second embodiment;
2o Figures 7 is an end elevation of the heat exchanger of the second embodiment as shown in Figures 6;
Figures 8 is a side elevation of a heat exchanger according to a third embodiment;
According to a preferred embodiment the active surface, has the configuration of s a whorl:-The invention will be more fully understood in the light of the following description of several specific embodiments:
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a chart of the Golden Section or Fibonacci Progression;
~o Figure 2 is a schematic side view of a natural- vortex which conforms to the Golden Section;
Figure 3 is a graph depicting the geometric progression ratio of the structure of a Golden Section vortex;
Figure 4. is a side elevation of a heat exchanger according to a first embodiment is of the invention;
Figure 5 is an end view of the heat exchanger of the first embodiment as shown in Figure 4;
Figures 6 is a side elevation of a heat exchanger according to a second embodiment;
2o Figures 7 is an end elevation of the heat exchanger of the second embodiment as shown in Figures 6;
Figures 8 is a side elevation of a heat exchanger according to a third embodiment;
Figures 9 is an end elevation of the heat exchanger of the third embodiment as shown in Figures 8;
Figure 10 is a side view of a fourth embodiment of a heat exchanger according the invention;
s Figure 11 is a sectional side view of the fourth embodiment;
Figure 12 is an end elevation of the fourth embodiment;
Figure 13 is a schematic view of a Ranque-Hillsch tube.
Figure 14 is schematic view of a refrigerating device according to the fifth embodiment.
io Figure 15 is a schematic view of a cooling radiator for internal combustion engines and refrigeration systems.
Figure 16 is a close up schematic view of vanes of one form of the invention as they would appear in the radiator of Figures 14 and 15.
Figure 17 is a schematic view of the centre of a vortex ring showing the mode of is vortical flow of fluid or heat energy.
Detailed Description of Specific Embodiments Each of the embodiments is directed to a heat exchanger which is adapted to effect the transfer of heat between a solid surface and a fluid.
As stated previously all fluids when moving under the influence of the natural 2o forces of Nature, tend to move in spirals or vortices. These spirals or vortices generally comply to a mathematical progression known as the Golden Section or the Fibonacci Progression. Each of the embodiments serves to enable fluids to move in their naturally preferred way, thereby reducing inefficiencies created through turbulence and friction which are normally found in apparatus commonly used in such heat exchangers. Previously developed technologies have generally been less compliant with natural fluid flow tendencies.
The heat exchangers of each of the embodiments described herein are generally designed in all respects, in accordance with the Golden Section and therefore it is s a characteristic of each of the embodiments that the heat exchanger provides a fluid pathway which is of a spiraling configuration and which conforms at least generally to the characteristics of the Golden Section. The characteristics of the Golden Section are illustrated in FIG. 1 which illustrates the unfolding of the spiral curve according to the Golden Section. As the spiral unfolds the order of growth io of the radius of the curve which is measured at equiangular radii (eg E, F, G, H. I
and J) is constant. This can be illustrated from the triangular representation of each radius between each sequence which corresponds to the formula of a:b=b:a+b which conforms to the ratio of 1:0.618 and which is consistent through°
out the curve.
~s It is a characteristic of each of the embodiments that the curvature of the surfaces which form the heat exchanger takes a two dimensional or three dimensional shape and which substantially conform to the characteristics of the Golden Section and that any variation in cross-sectional area of the fluid pathway also, substantially conforms to the characteristics of the Golden Section.
Furthermore 2o it has been found that the characteristics of the Golden Section are found in nature in the form of the external and internal configurations of shells of the phylum Molluscs, classes Gastropods and Cephalopods and it is a common characteristic of at least some of the embodiments that the fluid pathway defined by the heat exchangers corresponds generally to the external or internal 2s configuration of shells of one or more of the genera of the phylum Molluscs, classes Gastropods and Cephalopods.
It has been found that it is a characteristic of fluid flow that, when it is caused to undergo a , fluid flow through a pathway having a curvature substantially conforming to that of the Golden Section that~the fluid flow over the surfaces is 3o substantially non-turbulent and as a result has a decreased tendency to cavitate.
As a result, fluid flow over the surface is more efficient than has been encountered in previous instances where the pathway does not substantially correspond to that of the Golden Section. As a result of the reduced degree of turbulence which is induced in the fluid in its passageway through such a s pathway, the heat exchangers according to the various embodiments transfer heat between the solid material and the fluid with a greater efficiency than has previously been possible with conventional heat exchangers of equivalent dimensional characteristics. Fluid flow over the surface is streamlined and all of the fluid flows. The configuration avoids dead pockets of "stagnant "fluid, which is to a common problem with conventional systems.
The Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 illustrates various embodiments of heat exchangers in accordance with the invention. While each of the embodiments has a different appearance, they each share features common to their operation as a heat sink. Therefore, in the drawings, like numerals are used is to depict like features.
In each embodiment, the heat exchanger has an active surface which shaped in a similar manner to the cavitation centre of a vortex or to the centre windings or septa of a volute, cone or other sea shell. Each embodiment has a base 2 which is adapted to be attached to a thermal energy source to extend therefrom. As 2o heat is transmitted to the fluid flowing over the active surface of the device from the base (2), the fluid accelerates towards the remote end of the device and as the fluid accelerates, it cools adiabatically which serves to maintain a temperature differential between the active surface of the heat exchanger and the fluid to facilitate further heat exchange.
2s The active surface (1 ) may comprise a single vane or rib, as shown in Figures 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12 or alternatively may comprise multiple vanes. The heat exchanger (1 ) may also increase or decrease in profile width (Figure 6 and 8 in comparison with Figure 4) in full or partial conformance with the Golden Section depending on desired application. The vanes may be solid, hollow, or represent 3o a vortex shaped void as in Figures 14 and 16.
_g_ Heat exchangers according to the invention may be used in a wide variety of applications. For example heat sinks designed in accordance with the embodiments depicted in Figures 4, 6 and 8 may be adapted to provide cooling to a wide range of heat sources such as semiconductors, power transformers, s refrigeration, and heating appliances, to name a few. In such applications, a more efficient heat transfer is effected by the establishment of a vortical fluid flow over the surfaces of the heat exchangers. fihis efficient fluid flow means that more efficient and effective use is made of the heat exchanger which may therefore may be smaller than conventional designs.
io As indicated earlier, beyond the benefit of improving fluid flow across the surfaces of a heat exchanger, the present invention also offers a further mechanism to effect a temperature differential across a body. In the embodiments as shown in Figures 4 to 12, when fluid enters the system at the base 2, it is rapidly accelerated radially in to movement toward the remote end 3 to attain a maximum is speed and minimum pressure. As a result, the temperature of the fluid is reduced adiabatically, causing a temperature differential across the vortex.. This temperature differential is inherent within a vortical flow. By suitable design, a body may be constructed to take advantage of this differential.
Figure 13, illustrates a Ranque-Hilsch tube in which compressed air enters a tube 2o tangentially at 13. A temperature differential is created radially across the tube with the fluid at the central axis being cooler. In addition, the flow of fluid along the tube at the centre is opposite to that of the perimeter. Therefore, cold air exits at one end 14 hot air exits at the other end 15 as a result of the Ranque effect.
Temperatures of - 50 degrees Celsius are readily attainable in these 2s mechanisms. These devices are not presently very energy efficient. Although they are seeking to capitalize' on vortical temperature differentials they have not yet been designed according to Phi vortical geometry. As a result, considerable energy is consumed through turbulence and friction which is generated internally.
The fifth embodiment as shown at Figure 1.4 comprises a refrigeration device 3o similar to a Ranque-Hilsch tube which is designed in accordance with the invention. However, it does not use a parallel-sided pipe as shown in Figure but will be a hollow version of one of the embodiments as shown in Figures 4 to 12 where all surfaces approximate three-dimensional curves according to the Golden Section. Gas is admitted to a hollow spiralling vane 5 through inlet 1 and flows to outlet 3. En-route, it accelerates and experiences a pressure drop with a s consequent temperature drop. As in a Ranque-Hilsch tube. Hot air is expelled through outlet 2 and cold air is delivered through outlet 3:
When such devices are redesigned in accordance with the principles of the present invention, significant efficiency gains are achieved.
Figures 15 and 16 depict a tank of liquid or gas through which vanes or vents (7) io are passed and attached to front and rear walls so that another fluid medium may travel through the tank via the vanes. Alternatively (6) may be a solid block of material such as metal through which vents (7) are cut. The vanes or vents in Figures 14 and 15 may be shaped like an hourglass as in Figure 16, in conformity with the principles described above. The passage of fluid through vents (7) ~s creates a temperature differential between one side (8) of the tank or block (6) and the opposed side (9), thereby causing a heat interchange across the block.
It should be appreciated that the scope of the present invention need not be limited to the particular scope of the embodiments described above.
Throughout the specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word 20 "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or group of integers but not the exclusion of any other integer or group of integers.
Figure 10 is a side view of a fourth embodiment of a heat exchanger according the invention;
s Figure 11 is a sectional side view of the fourth embodiment;
Figure 12 is an end elevation of the fourth embodiment;
Figure 13 is a schematic view of a Ranque-Hillsch tube.
Figure 14 is schematic view of a refrigerating device according to the fifth embodiment.
io Figure 15 is a schematic view of a cooling radiator for internal combustion engines and refrigeration systems.
Figure 16 is a close up schematic view of vanes of one form of the invention as they would appear in the radiator of Figures 14 and 15.
Figure 17 is a schematic view of the centre of a vortex ring showing the mode of is vortical flow of fluid or heat energy.
Detailed Description of Specific Embodiments Each of the embodiments is directed to a heat exchanger which is adapted to effect the transfer of heat between a solid surface and a fluid.
As stated previously all fluids when moving under the influence of the natural 2o forces of Nature, tend to move in spirals or vortices. These spirals or vortices generally comply to a mathematical progression known as the Golden Section or the Fibonacci Progression. Each of the embodiments serves to enable fluids to move in their naturally preferred way, thereby reducing inefficiencies created through turbulence and friction which are normally found in apparatus commonly used in such heat exchangers. Previously developed technologies have generally been less compliant with natural fluid flow tendencies.
The heat exchangers of each of the embodiments described herein are generally designed in all respects, in accordance with the Golden Section and therefore it is s a characteristic of each of the embodiments that the heat exchanger provides a fluid pathway which is of a spiraling configuration and which conforms at least generally to the characteristics of the Golden Section. The characteristics of the Golden Section are illustrated in FIG. 1 which illustrates the unfolding of the spiral curve according to the Golden Section. As the spiral unfolds the order of growth io of the radius of the curve which is measured at equiangular radii (eg E, F, G, H. I
and J) is constant. This can be illustrated from the triangular representation of each radius between each sequence which corresponds to the formula of a:b=b:a+b which conforms to the ratio of 1:0.618 and which is consistent through°
out the curve.
~s It is a characteristic of each of the embodiments that the curvature of the surfaces which form the heat exchanger takes a two dimensional or three dimensional shape and which substantially conform to the characteristics of the Golden Section and that any variation in cross-sectional area of the fluid pathway also, substantially conforms to the characteristics of the Golden Section.
Furthermore 2o it has been found that the characteristics of the Golden Section are found in nature in the form of the external and internal configurations of shells of the phylum Molluscs, classes Gastropods and Cephalopods and it is a common characteristic of at least some of the embodiments that the fluid pathway defined by the heat exchangers corresponds generally to the external or internal 2s configuration of shells of one or more of the genera of the phylum Molluscs, classes Gastropods and Cephalopods.
It has been found that it is a characteristic of fluid flow that, when it is caused to undergo a , fluid flow through a pathway having a curvature substantially conforming to that of the Golden Section that~the fluid flow over the surfaces is 3o substantially non-turbulent and as a result has a decreased tendency to cavitate.
As a result, fluid flow over the surface is more efficient than has been encountered in previous instances where the pathway does not substantially correspond to that of the Golden Section. As a result of the reduced degree of turbulence which is induced in the fluid in its passageway through such a s pathway, the heat exchangers according to the various embodiments transfer heat between the solid material and the fluid with a greater efficiency than has previously been possible with conventional heat exchangers of equivalent dimensional characteristics. Fluid flow over the surface is streamlined and all of the fluid flows. The configuration avoids dead pockets of "stagnant "fluid, which is to a common problem with conventional systems.
The Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 illustrates various embodiments of heat exchangers in accordance with the invention. While each of the embodiments has a different appearance, they each share features common to their operation as a heat sink. Therefore, in the drawings, like numerals are used is to depict like features.
In each embodiment, the heat exchanger has an active surface which shaped in a similar manner to the cavitation centre of a vortex or to the centre windings or septa of a volute, cone or other sea shell. Each embodiment has a base 2 which is adapted to be attached to a thermal energy source to extend therefrom. As 2o heat is transmitted to the fluid flowing over the active surface of the device from the base (2), the fluid accelerates towards the remote end of the device and as the fluid accelerates, it cools adiabatically which serves to maintain a temperature differential between the active surface of the heat exchanger and the fluid to facilitate further heat exchange.
2s The active surface (1 ) may comprise a single vane or rib, as shown in Figures 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12 or alternatively may comprise multiple vanes. The heat exchanger (1 ) may also increase or decrease in profile width (Figure 6 and 8 in comparison with Figure 4) in full or partial conformance with the Golden Section depending on desired application. The vanes may be solid, hollow, or represent 3o a vortex shaped void as in Figures 14 and 16.
_g_ Heat exchangers according to the invention may be used in a wide variety of applications. For example heat sinks designed in accordance with the embodiments depicted in Figures 4, 6 and 8 may be adapted to provide cooling to a wide range of heat sources such as semiconductors, power transformers, s refrigeration, and heating appliances, to name a few. In such applications, a more efficient heat transfer is effected by the establishment of a vortical fluid flow over the surfaces of the heat exchangers. fihis efficient fluid flow means that more efficient and effective use is made of the heat exchanger which may therefore may be smaller than conventional designs.
io As indicated earlier, beyond the benefit of improving fluid flow across the surfaces of a heat exchanger, the present invention also offers a further mechanism to effect a temperature differential across a body. In the embodiments as shown in Figures 4 to 12, when fluid enters the system at the base 2, it is rapidly accelerated radially in to movement toward the remote end 3 to attain a maximum is speed and minimum pressure. As a result, the temperature of the fluid is reduced adiabatically, causing a temperature differential across the vortex.. This temperature differential is inherent within a vortical flow. By suitable design, a body may be constructed to take advantage of this differential.
Figure 13, illustrates a Ranque-Hilsch tube in which compressed air enters a tube 2o tangentially at 13. A temperature differential is created radially across the tube with the fluid at the central axis being cooler. In addition, the flow of fluid along the tube at the centre is opposite to that of the perimeter. Therefore, cold air exits at one end 14 hot air exits at the other end 15 as a result of the Ranque effect.
Temperatures of - 50 degrees Celsius are readily attainable in these 2s mechanisms. These devices are not presently very energy efficient. Although they are seeking to capitalize' on vortical temperature differentials they have not yet been designed according to Phi vortical geometry. As a result, considerable energy is consumed through turbulence and friction which is generated internally.
The fifth embodiment as shown at Figure 1.4 comprises a refrigeration device 3o similar to a Ranque-Hilsch tube which is designed in accordance with the invention. However, it does not use a parallel-sided pipe as shown in Figure but will be a hollow version of one of the embodiments as shown in Figures 4 to 12 where all surfaces approximate three-dimensional curves according to the Golden Section. Gas is admitted to a hollow spiralling vane 5 through inlet 1 and flows to outlet 3. En-route, it accelerates and experiences a pressure drop with a s consequent temperature drop. As in a Ranque-Hilsch tube. Hot air is expelled through outlet 2 and cold air is delivered through outlet 3:
When such devices are redesigned in accordance with the principles of the present invention, significant efficiency gains are achieved.
Figures 15 and 16 depict a tank of liquid or gas through which vanes or vents (7) io are passed and attached to front and rear walls so that another fluid medium may travel through the tank via the vanes. Alternatively (6) may be a solid block of material such as metal through which vents (7) are cut. The vanes or vents in Figures 14 and 15 may be shaped like an hourglass as in Figure 16, in conformity with the principles described above. The passage of fluid through vents (7) ~s creates a temperature differential between one side (8) of the tank or block (6) and the opposed side (9), thereby causing a heat interchange across the block.
It should be appreciated that the scope of the present invention need not be limited to the particular scope of the embodiments described above.
Throughout the specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word 20 "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or group of integers but not the exclusion of any other integer or group of integers.
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1. A heat exchanger having an active surface over which a fluid flows to effect an exchange of heat between the active surface and the fluid, the active surface having a curvature which conforms substantially with at least one logarithmic curve conforming to the Golden Section.
2. A heat exchanger as claimed at claim 1 wherein the active surface conforms substantially to the vorticity of a natural vortex to generate fluid flow over the active surface conforming to that of a natural vortex.
3. A heat exchanger as claimed at claim 1 or 2 wherein the active surface is adapted to cause vortical, rotational motion of the fluid flowing across the active surface.
4. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein heat energy is caused to propagate in a three dimensional logarithmic vortical motion in relationship to the secondary medium to which heat transfer is required.
5. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the heat exchanger provides a boundary between two sets of fluid flow to facilitate an exchange of heat from one fluid to another wherein both faces of the boundary comprise the active surface.
6. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the heat exchanger conforms substantially to the vorticity lines imagined in the structure of a natural vortex.
7. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the curvature of the active surface is uni-dimensional.
8. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein the curvature of the active surface is bi-dimensional.
9. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the active surface has a depth that can vary in accordance with the Golden Section.
10. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the heat exchanger comprises one or more vanes.
11. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the active surface has a configuration conforming to the external configuration of a shell of the phylum Mollusca, class Gastropoda or Cephalopoda.
12. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the active surface conforms to the external configuration of shells selected from the genera Volutidea, Argonauta-Nautilus, Conidea or Turbinidea.
13. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the active surface has a configuration conforming to the internal configuration of a shell of the phylum Mollusca, class Gastropoda or Cephalopoda.
14. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of the preceding claims wherein the active surface conforms to the internal configuration of shells selected from the genera Volutidea, Argonauta, Nautilus, Conidea or Turbinidea.
15. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein the heat exchanger comprises a duct of generally spherical or ellipsoidal configuration having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the curvature of the internal face of the structure between the inlet and the outlet conforms to a logarithmic curve substantially or in the greater part conforming to the characteristics of the Golden Section.
16. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein the heat exchanger comprises a heat sink comprising one or more vanes extending from a body in respect of which heat is to be exchanged.
17. A heat exchanger as claimed at any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein the heat exchanger, has the configuration of a whorl.
18. A heat exchanger substantially as herein described.
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