MODELING AND EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF PARALLEL FLOW MICRO-CHANNEL CONDENSERS

Authors

  • Williams Gonzales M. Universidad Privada Boliviana

Keywords:

Parallel Flow Condenser, Micro Channels, Automotive, Air Conditioning Systems

Abstract

This paper reports results obtained from a theoretical and experimental study of micro channels/louvered fins condensers for automotive applications. A computer model has been developed based upon three zones related to the thermodynamic states of the refrigerant in the condenser. Results from the model for refrigerant HFC-134a are compared to experimental those from an experimental bench developed for that purpose.

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Published

2004-01-31

How to Cite

Gonzales M., W. (2004). MODELING AND EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF PARALLEL FLOW MICRO-CHANNEL CONDENSERS. Revista Investigación &Amp; Desarrollo, 1(3). Retrieved from https://www1.upb.edu/revista-investigacion-desarrollo/index.php/id/article/view/134

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3 (2003)

Section

Ingenierías

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