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Modelling and optimisation of wire-and-tube condenser.

Author(s) : BANSAL P. K., CHIN T. C.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

This paper presents the modelling and experimental results of wire-and-tube condensers that are commonly used in vapour compression cycle based domestic refrigerators. A condenser was experimentally tested in a real refrigerator under certain operating conditions. A simulation model was developed using the finite element and variable conductance approach, along with a combination of thermodynamic correlations. The condenser capacity per unit weight was optimized using a variety of wire and tube pitches and diameters. An optimization factor, fo, was defined as a ratio of the condenser capacity per unit weight of the optimized design and the present design. The application of this factor led to an improved design with a 3% gain in capacity and 6% reduced condenser weight.

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  • Original title: Modelling and optimisation of wire-and-tube condenser.
  • Record ID : 2003-2167
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 26 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 2003/08

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