Theory of Heat Exchanger Simulations
Heat-Exchanger Simulations Fast-Track Adoption of MicroGroove Copper Tubes
This white paper outlines the design principles that serve as a foundation for the development of modern software tools for simulating the performance of smaller diameter copper tubes in ACR applications. It also describes the latest versions of two widely available simulation tools, including HXSim from the International Copper Association and CoilDesigner® customizable software tool from The Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) at the University of Maryland. Finally, several case studies demonstrate the use of multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) in the optimization of heat exchangers in various product categories.
Principles of evaporator coil design for air source cold climate heat
pumps using smaller diameter copper tubes and low GWP refrigerants
Simulations now are commonplace in practically every branch of science and every field of engineering
design, including thermal physics and the design of heat exchangers. Simulation tools for design engineers have also become easy to use with user-friendly menu driven interfaces and 3D visualizations of results.
Additional Technical Papers on the theory of heat exchanger simulations can be found in the Library: