Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the reasons for charge reduction in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and discusses strategies for charge reduction: in compressors (oil), vessels, pipes, and heat exchangers. The focus is on heat exchangers, microchannel in particular. In addition to a trivial reduction of internal volume as a strategy for charge reduction, the effect of mass flux on void fraction and needed manipulation of circuiting is presented. A framework and example of comparison between refrigerants based on their potential for low condenser charge is provided.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 272-283 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| State | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | ASHRAE/NIST Refrigerants Conference: Moving Towards Sustainability - Gaithersburg, United States Duration: Oct 29 2012 → Oct 30 2012 |
Other
| Other | ASHRAE/NIST Refrigerants Conference: Moving Towards Sustainability |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Gaithersburg |
| Period | 10/29/12 → 10/30/12 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics