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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 1987
Filed:
Jan. 24, 1984
Michael J McDonough, Houston, TX (US);
Bas-Tex Corporation, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A heat exchanger closure connection including a shell closure flange extending outwardly from the shell and including a shell closure flange sealing surface. A tube closure flange extends outwardly from an inner tube, which is positioned within the shell, and includes axially spaced apart first and second sealing surfaces. A first seal ring is positioned between the first seal surface of the tube closure flange and the shell closure flange sealing surface. A split ring assembly is fitted within a groove in the tube closure flange and in abutting engagement with the shell closure flange. A locking flange is positioned about the tube closure flange engaging the first seal ring.