RP-378 — An Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Refrigerant-Oil Mixture on Condensation Heat Transfer Coefficient and Pressure Drop in Water Cooled Shell and Tube Condensers

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Migration of lubricating oil from the compressor crankcase into other components of a vapor compression refrigerating system, such as a condenser, is a common occurrence. The presence of oil during the condensation of a refrigerant vapor will in general have some effects on the rate of heat transfer.

The objective of the ASHRAE RP-378 research project is to experimentally investigate the effects of selected refrigerant-oil mixtures on condensation. Vapor condenses on the external surface of single and multiple, horizontal plain and finned tubes. The refrigerants used in this study are R-12 and R-22, while the oil is alkylbenzene-based.

Product Details

Published:
1986
Number of Pages:
56
File Size:
1 file , 1.3 MB
Product Code(s):
D-RP-378