LAPSE:2021.0149v1
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LAPSE:2021.0149v1
Condensation Heat Transfer of R-407C in Helical Coiled Tube Heat Exchanger
March 24, 2021
The results of an experimental study to evaluate the characteristics of R-407C thermofluid during condensation in a helically coiled copper tube heat exchanger are presented. The effects of saturation temperature (Tsat), and mass and heat fluxes of refrigerant R-407C on thermal performance and pressure drop were determined. The relationship between the refrigerant wall subcooling and heat transfer coefficients was also investigated. This paper reports the effect of the temperature of the water used as cooling medium on the heat transfer rate of condensing R-407C. The study was conducted with mass flux of R-407C in the range of 100−450 kg/m2s, mass flux of the coolant water in the range of 500−5000 kg/m2s and Tsat of 31 °C, 35 °C, and 39 °C. Compared with a straight smooth tube, the use of the helical coiled (helicoidal) tube increased the condensation rate with a corresponding pressure drop that depended on the value of Tsat of the refrigerant and temperature of the coolant.
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condensation, heat transfer, helical tube, R-407C
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AlHajeri HM, Almutairi A, Al-Hajeri MH, Alenezi A, ALajmi R, Koluib AM. Condensation Heat Transfer of R-407C in Helical Coiled Tube Heat Exchanger. (2021). LAPSE:2021.0149v1
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AlHajeri HM: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
Almutairi A: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
Al-Hajeri MH: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
Alenezi A: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait [ORCID]
ALajmi R: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
Koluib AM: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
Almutairi A: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
Al-Hajeri MH: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
Alenezi A: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait [ORCID]
ALajmi R: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
Koluib AM: Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Department, College of Technological Studies, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Shuwaikh 700030, Kuwait
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Processes
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8
Issue
9
Article Number
E1157
Year
2020
Publication Date
2020-09-15
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2227-9717
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PII: pr8091157, Publication Type: Journal Article
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