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Modeling non-uniform frost growth on a fin-and-tube heat exchanger.

Author(s) : PADHMANABHAN S., FISHER D. E., CREMASCHI L., et al.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

A semi-empirical model that predicts non-uniform frost growth on heat exchangers is developed and experimentally validated. The model is based on a scaling approach that uses the average frost layer properties to predict growth in a quasi-steady state, heat and mass balance based segment-by-segment coil simulation. The air redistribution algorithm in the model improved frost thickness predictions by 20-50% and coil capacity predictions by 42% compared to the same model without air redistribution. The model along with an empirical frost delay predicted the frost thickness for different inlet refrigerant temperatures, air relative humidities and air velocities under non-uniform frosting with a root mean square error of 3.7, 9.8 and 5.2% respectively.

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  • Original title: Modeling non-uniform frost growth on a fin-and-tube heat exchanger.
  • Record ID : 30002335
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 34 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 2011/12

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