Thermal and hydraulic performances of compact heat exchangers for refrigeation systems

摘要

This paper presents a literature review on the thermal and hydraulic performances of compact heat exchangers used in refrigeration systems. In the first part of the paper, general information and single-phase flow performances are presented. Afterward heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of pure fluids or mixtures are presented. The last part of the paper describes the integration of compact heat exchangers inot industrial refrigeration units and provides recommendation.