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Development of a stepped capillary tube as a low cost throttling device for a residential heat pump system.

Author(s) : ZHAO D., DING G., XU Y., et al.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

An assembly of two capillary tubes and a by-pass check valve is widely used to achieve different mass flow rates in residential heat pump systems. In order to reduce the manufacturing cost, a stepped capillary tube consisting of two serial-connected capillary tubes with different diameters is employed as an alternative. As a result, nearly half of the cost can be saved as no check valve is needed. The operating principles of the stepped capillary tube under different operating modes are explained. To size and rate the stepped capillary tube, a mathematical model is proposed and validated. Sizing charts for easy design are also presented in the paper. A successful case study is included at the end of the paper to demonstrate the design and application process of a stepped capillary tube in a residential heat pump system.

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  • Original title: Development of a stepped capillary tube as a low cost throttling device for a residential heat pump system.
  • Record ID : 30011396
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 42
  • Publication date: 2014/06

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