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Local condensation heat transfer analysis of three-component mixture refrigerant R455A in plate heat exchanger.

Author(s) : HASAN A., MIYARA A.

Type of article: IJR article

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Plate heat exchangers are gaining popularity as condensers for their compact design and high efficiency. However, the uneven fluid distribution in channels poses a challenge to effective heat transfer. Existing literature lacks experimental analysis of local heat transfer coefficients for pure and zeotropic mixture refrigerants in plate heat exchangers. This study experimentally analyzed the local heat transfer of the three-component zeotropic mixture R455A at various conditions (mass flux 20, 30, and 50 kg m−2 s−1 and saturation temperatures 30 and 35 °C). Results show that the heat transfer coefficient increases with flow rates and decreases with saturation temperature. However, results indicated lower heat transfer coefficients compared to pure refrigerants due to mixture effects. In addition, the local distribution of the heat transfer coefficient revealed that the heat transfer coefficient is highest at the center compared to the edges of the channel due uneven distribution of refrigerants within the channel. This HTC pattern confirms an asymmetrical flow within the plate. A new correlation is being developed to predict the heat transfer coefficient of the ternary mixture, showing improved accuracy than previously proposed correlations.

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  • Original title: Local condensation heat transfer analysis of three-component mixture refrigerant R455A in plate heat exchanger.
  • Record ID : 30032606
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 166
  • Publication date: 2024/10
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.07.007

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