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Non-adiabatic capillary tube flow with isobutane.

Author(s) : MELO C., TORQUATO VIEIRA L. A., HORN-PEREIRA R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

This work reports the results of an experimental study on concentric capillary tube-suction line heat exchangers commonly used as expansion devices in household refrigerators and freezers. Heat exchanger performance with the hydrocarbon HC-600a was experimentally evaluated for a range of heat exchanger geometries and operating conditions. The tests were planned and performed following a statistically based methodology. Based on the resulting database empirical correlations were developed to predict the refrigerant mass flow rate and the suction line outlet temperature.

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  • Original title: Non-adiabatic capillary tube flow with isobutane.
  • Record ID : 2003-2810
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 22 - n. 14
  • Publication date: 2002/10

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