Woodside Energy Group has been granted a patent for a heat exchanger design featuring multiple sets of fluid channels. The innovative configuration enhances heat transfer efficiency by varying the arrangement of channel end portions and intermediate sections, resulting in increased shared heat transfer lengths. GlobalData’s report on Woodside Energy Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Woodside Energy Group, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Woodside Energy Group's grant share as of June 2024 was 50%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Heat exchanger with alternating fluid channel configurations
The patent US12007176B2 describes a novel heat exchanger design that incorporates two sets of fluid channels, each featuring a distinct arrangement of end portions and intermediate sections. The channels are organized in alternating planes, with the first and second end portions extending through designated transition zones, while the intermediate portions traverse a heat transfer zone. A key aspect of this design is the inclusion of groups of fluid channels that consist of both sets, with a specific configuration that results in a chequerboard arrangement of the channels in the heat transfer zone. This innovative structure aims to enhance fluid flow and heat exchange efficiency.
Additionally, the patent outlines various features of the fluid channels, including a constant cross-sectional shape and the potential for inducing turbulence within the fluid flow. The cross-sectional shapes can be circular, elliptical, or polygonal, and the internal surfaces of the channels may be modified to promote turbulence through roughening, grooves, protruding ridges, dimples, or fins. These design elements are intended to optimize the heat exchanger's performance by improving fluid dynamics and heat transfer capabilities, making it a significant advancement in heat exchanger technology.
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