Suitability of Polymer Heat Exchangers for Air Conditioning Applications

Malik, T.; Bullard, C.W.

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Title

Suitability of Polymer Heat Exchangers for Air Conditioning Applications

Author(s)

• Malik, T.
• Bullard, C.W.

Issue Date

2005-03

Keyword(s)

• component design tradeoffs
• system design tradeoffs

Abstract

The project compares the non-metallic/polymer heat exchangers to the current technology in metallic heat exchangers. A review of state of the art of polymer heat exchangers is presented and technological problems are identified. Simulation models were developed and used to explore the thermal-hydraulic, packaging and weight tradeoffs associated with polymer heat exchangers. Finally, the results are used to provide essential background for deciding if and where to allocate resources to more detailed analyses and prototype development.

Publisher

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center. College of Engineering. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Series/Report Name or Number

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center TR-237

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Project 148

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