Research on corrugated multi-louvered fins under dehumidification

To enhance automotive evaporator wet-fin performances, the main task is to promote the draining of condensed water. An accurate and convenient apparatus estimating the fin performances has been developed. Through the measurement of corrugated multi-louvered fin performances and the visualization of condensed water draining by this apparatus, it was clarified that fin geometries, surface coating, and evaporator installation strongly contributed to the efficiency of draining and fin performances. © 2001 Scripta Technica, Heat Trans Asian Res, 30(5): 383–393, 2001