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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 31, 2013
Thermo King Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Wilson Samuel Jesudason Lawrence, Bangalore, IN;
David John Dykes, Eagan, MN (US);
Abhijith Balakrishna, Bangalore, IN;
Christopher Thomas Arneson, New Market, MN (US);
THERMO KING CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Devices and methods for enhancing heat exchanger airflow in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) of a refrigerated transport unit are provided. In particular, a fairing is provided on a top surface of a TRU to shield the TRU from an adverse effect of wind (e.g., ram air) and build a negative pressure at a heat exchanger fan delivery side of the TRU. The angle, shape and height of the fairing can be optimized to achieve a desired heat exchanger airflow through condenser coil(s), a radiator and/or intercooler of the TRU during operation.