Increases the system eciency and protects the system against liquid entering the compressor
Tube-in-tube heat exchanger type HE is used
primarily for heat transfer between the liquid
and suction lines of the refrigeration plant.
The purpose is to utilise the cooling eect,
utilise which without a heat exchanger is
otherwise lost to the ambient air via
uninsulated suction lines.
In the heat exchanger, this eect is used to
subcool the refrigerant liquid.
Features:
• High refrigeration capacity in evaporator
• Helps ensure vapour-free liquid ahead of the
expansion valve
• HE 0.5-1.5: May be used in the following EX
range: Category 3 (Zone 2)
• Maximum utilisation of the evaporator upon
setting the thermostatic expansion valve for
minimum superheat
• Helps prevent sweating and frosted-up
suction lines
This product (HE 0.5 - 1.5) is evaluated for R290, R600, R600a and R1270 by ignition source assessment in accordance
with standard EN ISO80079-36.
For complete list of approved refrigerants, visit www.products.danfoss.com and search for individual code numbers,
where refrigerants are listed as part of technical data.
Capacity
Table 2: Capacity
Precise heat exchanger sizing can be obtained from the curves which show plant capacity Qe for R22, R134a and
R404A depending on evaporating temperature te.
Example
Plant capacity Qe = 4.5 kW
Refrigerant = R22
Evaporating temperature te = -25 °C
The curve for R22 shows that an HE 4.0 is suitable. The curve for HE 4.0 lies immediately above the intersection of
the lines
through Qee= 4.5 kW and tee= -25 °C.
Heat ow Q during heat exchange is calculated from the formula: Q=k×A×∆tm
Q-heat ow in [W]
k-heat transfer coecient in [W/m2] [°C]
A transfer area of the heat exchanger in [m2]
∆tm average temperature dierence in [°C], calculated from the formula:
(normal use in refrigeration plants with uorinated refrigerants) [W] / [°C]
HE 0.5
2.3
HE 1.0
3.1
HE 1.5
4.9
HE 4.0
11.0
HE 8.0
23.0
Tube-in-tube heat exchanger, Type HE
Δtm=
max .
In
Δt
Δt
min .
max .
min .
Δt
− t
k × A values Determined by experiment (see table).
(1)
(1)
These gures apply to dry gas only.
These gures apply to dry gas only.
Even if a thermostatic expansion valve is used, the suction gas will carry very small liquid drops into the suction line.
Even if a thermostatic expansion valve is used, the suction gas will carry very small liquid drops into the suction line.
The ns of the HE catch these drops which then evaporate.
The ns of the HE catch these drops which then evaporate.
This may result in a smaller superheat than the theoretically calculated value.
This may result in a smaller superheat than the theoretically calculated value.
Design
Osetn sections are built into the inner chamber (3) and result in a turbulent gas ow with minimum ow
resistance. The gas ows straight through without changing direction and without oil pockets.
Refrigerant liquid ows in the opposite direction to the gas, through the small outer chamber (4). The ow is guided
by a built-in wire coil so that maximum heat transfer is achieved. The hot liquid owing through the outer chamber
normally protects the outer tube from “sweating”.
Generally, the size of an HE heat exchanger can be determined from the connections corresponding to the pipe
dimensions of the refrigeration plant.
The design is such that normal suction gas velocities are achieved, with a subsequent small pressure drop. Thus the
heat exchanger capacity will match plant capacity.
At the same time, oil return to the compressor is ensured.
If the main object is to avoid sweating and frosting-up of the suction line, the HE can be chosen one size larger than
the size determined by the capacity. An HE used as an auxiliary condenser must always be selected according to the
connection dimensions.
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some or all of these approvals, and certain local approvals may not appear on the list.
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