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OPERATING PERFORMANCE OF A WATER SPRAY ON AN AIR-TYPE CONDENSING UNIT.

Author(s) : GUINN G. R., NOVELL B. J.

Summary

THE SPRAYER IS A SYSTEM TO CONTROL AND DIRECT A FINE MIST OF WATER ONTO THE HEAT TRANSFER SURFACES, THEREBY ENHANCING THE HEAT REJECTION RATE AND IMPROVING OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE UNIT WAS TESTED OVER A WIDE RANGE OF DRY BULB AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY CONDITIONS OF THE AIR ENTERING THE CONDENSER. THE SPRAY WAS FOUND TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATIO BY 12% TO 19%. THE COMPRESSOR HEAD PRESSURE WAS REDUCED FROM 9% TO 17%.

Details

  • Original title: OPERATING PERFORMANCE OF A WATER SPRAY ON AN AIR-TYPE CONDENSING UNIT.
  • Record ID : 1984-1141
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1981
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 87; n. 2; 373-381; 4 fig.; 2 tabl.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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