
Copper Association Offers Free Design Software for Heat Exchangers
The updated HXSim design and simulation tool can address small-diameter copper tubes in heat exchangers.
The updated HXSim design and simulation tool can address small-diameter copper tubes in heat exchangers.
Purdue paper says MicroGroove-tube design uses 41% less internal volume with a 57% reduction in footprint, while maintaining heat transfer performance.
The International Copper Association (ICA) claims small diameter copper usage, which allow for refrigerant-charge reduction, is growing.
In a project with ICA and Optimized Thermal Systems, the home fridge manufacturer is examining the use of small-diameter copper condenser coils with up to 57 g of isobutane.