Abstract
Air conditioning evaporator works by absorb heat from the area (medium) that need to be cooled. It does that by maintaining the evaporator coil at low temperature and pressure than the surrounding air. Since, the AC evaporator coil
contains refrigerant that absorbs heat from the surrounding air, the refrigerant temperature must be lower than the air.
In our project we have modeling an air-cooled evaporator for a home 1.5ton air conditioner. Presently the material used
for coils is copper and the material used for fins is copper or aluminum. A 3D model of the evaporator is done in parametric software Pro/Engineer.
To validate the temperatures and other thermal quantities like flux and gradient, thermal analysis is done on the evaporator coil by applying properties copper and suitable material like aluminum. And also we are varying inside cooling
fluid Hydrocarbon (HC) and Hydro chloroflouro carbon (HCFC).The best material for the evaporator of our design can be
checked by comparing the results.
Thermal analysis is done in ANSYS.
*Corresponding Author:
Potireddi Sriram,
Research Scholar,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Godavari Institute of Engineering And Technology,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
Email: psriram365@gmail.com
Year of publication: 2016
Review Type: peer reviewed
Volume: III, Issue : I
Citation:Potireddi Sriram, Research Scholar "Modeling
And Thermal Analysis of Air-Conditioner Evaporator"
International Journal of Research and Innovation on
Science, Engineering and Technology (IJRISET) (2016)
92-97
INTRODUCTION TO EVAPORATOR
It is in the evaporators where the actual cooling effect
takes place in the refrigeration and the air conditioning
systems. For many people the evaporator is the main
part of the refrigeration system and they consider other
parts as less useful. The evaporators are heat exchanger
surfaces that transfer the heat from the substance to be
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INTRODUCTION TO FEA
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was first developed in 1943
by R. Courant, who utilized the Ritz method of numerical analysis and minimization of variation calculus to obtain approximate solutions to vibration systems. Shortly
thereafter, a paper published in 1956 by M. J. Turner,
R. W. Clough, H. C. Martin, and L. J. Top established a
broader definition of numerical analysis. The paper centered on the "stiffness and deflection of complex structures".
By the early 70's, FEA was limited to expensive mainframe computers generally owned by the aeronautics, automotive, defense, and nuclear industries. Since the rapid
decline in the cost of computers and the phenomenal increase in computing power, FEA has been developed to
an incredible precision. Present day supercomputers are
now able to produce accurate results for all kinds of parameters.
CURVES GENERATION
FEA consists of a computer model of a material or design that is stressed and analyzed for specific results. It
is used in new product design, and existing product refinement. A company is able to verify a proposed design
will be able to perform to the client's specifications prior
to manufacturing or construction. Modifying an existing
product or structure is utilized to qualify the product or
structure for a new service condition. In case of structural
failure, FEA may be used to help determine the design
modifications to meet the new condition.
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF EVAPORATOR USING COPPER FOR TUBE AND PLATE HYDROCARBON FLUID
Imported Model through IGES Format (Initial graphical
exchanging specification) it is used to convert 3d parts/
assemblys between graphical softwares
PIPES SECTON
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Above image is showing Thermal Gradient-rate of change of temperature per unit distance.
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF EVAPORATOR USING COPPER FOR TUBE AND AL 204 FOR PLATE HYDROCARBON FLUID
Above image is showing Thermal Gradient-rate of change of temperature per unit distance.
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF EVAPORATOR USING COPPER FOR TUBE AND AL [AL99.0 (1100)] FOR PLATE
HYDROCARBON FLUID
Above image is showing Thermal Gradient-rate of change of temperature per unit distance.
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF EVAPORATOR USING COPPER FOR TUBE AND PLATE HYDROCHLOROFLOUROCARBON FLUID
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RESULTS
Thermal analysis for fluid Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
Nodal Temperature (0C)
Thermal
Gradient (K/
mm)
Thermal Flux
(W/mm2)
Copper Tube
Copper Plate
16
0.658e-11
0.415e-11
Copper Tube
Al 99 Plate
16
0.186e-11
0.41e-11
Copper Tube
Al 204 Plate
16
8.93
1.34
Above image is showing Thermal Gradient-rate of change of temperature per unit distance.
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF EVAPORATOR USING COPPER FOR TUBE AND AL [AL99.0 (1100)] FOR PLATE
HYDROCHLOROFLOURO- CARBON FLUID
Thermal
Gradient (K/
mm)
Thermal Flux
(W/mm2)
Copper Tube
Copper Plate
16
0.4e-11
0.252e-11
Copper Tube
Al 99 Plate
16
0.683e-11
0.15e-11
Copper Tube
Al 204 Plate
16
4.719
2.973
CONCLUSION
Above image is showing Thermal Gradient-rate of change of temperature per unit distance.
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF EVAPORATOR USING COPPER FOR TUBE AND AL 204 FOR PLATE HYDROCHLOROFLOUROCARBON FLUID
Above image is showing Thermal Gradient-rate of change of temperature per unit distance.
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Potireddi Sriram,
Research Scholar,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Godavari Institute of Engineering And Technology,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
S.Raja Sekhar,
AssociateProfessor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Godavari Institute of Engineering And Technology,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
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