A review of development of micro-channel heat exchanger applied in air-conditioning system

Abstract Micro-channel heat exchanger(MCHX) has been increasingly applied in HVAC&R(Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning & Refrigeration) field due to its higher efficiently heat transfer rate, more compact structure, lower cost. The characteristics of micro-channel heat transfer and fluid dynamics are summarized in this paper. The methods about optimizations (ie, geometry and thermodynamic performance) and the advantages and disadvantages of the MCHX are analyzed.

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