HEAT EXCHANGERS
Examples of heat exchanger are described herein. In some examples, a heat exchanger may include a flow channel. In some examples, the heat exchanger may include a lattice structure disposed in the flow channel. In some examples, the heat exchanger may include a pipe structure embedded in the lattice structure. In some examples, an end of the pipe structure is disposed in a target region of the flow channel.
1 . A heat exchanger, comprising:
a flow channel;
a lattice structure disposed in the flow channel; and
a pipe structure embedded in the lattice structure, wherein an end of the pipe structure is disposed in a target region of the flow channel.
2 . The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the lattice structure is a three-dimensional (3D) lattice.
3 . The heat exchanger of claim 2 , wherein the lattice structure and the pipe structure are 3D printed.
4 . The heat exchanger of claim 1 , further comprising a second pipe structure embedded in the lattice structure, wherein a second end of the second pipe structure is disposed in a second target region of the flow channel.
5 . The heat exchanger of claim 1 , further comprising an inlet, wherein the pipe structure is disposed through the inlet.
6 . The heat exchanger of claim 5 , wherein the inlet is disposed on an opposite side of a wall of the heat exchanger from the target region.
7 . The heat exchanger of claim 1 , further comprising a channel between the lattice structure and an interior wall of the flow channel.
8 . The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the target region corresponds to a heat source location.
9 . The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the pipe structure transects the lattice structure.
10 . A heat exchanger, comprising:
a housing;
an outlet disposed on the housing;
an inlet disposed on the housing;
a pipe extending through the inlet into the housing; and
a three-dimensional (3D) lattice disposed in the housing, wherein the pipe is embedded in the 3D lattice.
11 . The heat exchanger of claim 10 , wherein an end of the pipe is disposed in a target region in the housing.
12 . The heat exchanger of claim 11 , wherein fluid is to pass from the end of the pipe in the target region to absorb heat from the 3D lattice and pass to the outlet.
13 . An apparatus, comprising:
a memory;
a processor in electronic communication with the memory, wherein the processor is to:
control a printhead to print a three-dimensional (3D) lattice structure; and
control the printhead to print a pipe structure transecting the 3D lattice structure, wherein the pipe structure is to conduct fluid to a target region including a portion of the 3D lattice structure.
14 . The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the 3D lattice structure and the pipe structure are printed concurrently.
15 . The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the processor is to control the printhead to print a housing around the lattice structure.