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Frost Formation Phenomenon in a Fin-and-Tube Heat Exchanger

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: A transient two-dimensional mathematical model of frost formation on a fin-and-tube heat exchanger has been developed and numerically solved. The mathematical model and numerical procedure have been experimentally validated. The results have shown that frost layer formation significantly influences heat transfer between air and a refrigerant. Frost layer growth is faster with higher inlet air humidity. Using the developed mathematical model, the algorithm and the computer code, which have been experimentally validated, it is possible to predict frost layer growth on fin-and-tube heat exchangers under different operating conditions.

Source: University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE)

Authors: Kristian Lenić, Anica Trp

Institution: University of Rijeka

Language: English

Topic: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1016193390

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