Study on Effect of Air Velocity and Coil Geometry for Heat Transfer in AC Condenser Coils
摘要
This paper explores how variability factors could impact heat transfer, other than energy efficiency, within air conditioning systems, through designs and performance optimization of condenser coils in air-conditioning system designs. Therefore, the main areas of interest would include verifying how velocity impacts airflow dissipates heat, finding out how the spacing arrangement of condenser coils impacts airflow and subsequent thermal performance, and applying it based on variations in coil design, that is, from circular-shaped coils to a square-shaped one. It also examines different coil arrangement configurations-in-line, staggered, series, and parallel configurations determine which best balances airflow distribution with heat transfer. An attempt has been made to simulate as many real-world conditions as feasible using computational simulations in ANSYS and thereby evaluate the thermal performance of such design changes. Findings from this paper, coupled with previous studies, could help provide actionable recommendations for enhancing the energy efficiency of upgrading air conditioners and cooling capacities. These will bring improvement to lessen the burden on compressors, reduce energy consumption, and progress toward sustainable and affordable air conditioning solutions. Ultimately, this work will help create an eco-friendly HVAC that satisfies mankind with an efficient cooling system with the least possible ecological harm.