CPC F28D 1/0475 (2013.01) [F02C 1/04 (2013.01); F28F 1/025 (2013.01); F28F 9/013 (2013.01); F28F 9/0131 (2013.01); F28F 9/0221 (2013.01); F05D 2220/32 (2013.01); F05D 2260/20 (2013.01); F28D 2001/028 (2013.01); F28D 2001/0273 (2013.01); F28D 2021/004 (2013.01); F28D 2021/0026 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A heat exchanger for heat exchange between a first fluid and a second fluid and comprising:
a plurality of tube sections, each comprising:
an interior for passing the first fluid;
an exterior for exposure to the second fluid;
a first leg;
a second leg; and
a turn joining the first leg to the second leg;
a manifold, wherein the first leg and second leg of each of the tube sections are mounted to the manifold and in communication therewith; and
a support comprising:
fiber members interwoven with legs of the tube sections;
a first end plate; and
a second end plate sandwiching the fiber members and plurality of tube sections between the first end plate and the second end plate.
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