Science and Technology for the Built Environment, Volume 21, Issue 5 (2015)

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Advances in Refrigeration and Heat Transfer Engineering

Guest Editorial

Advances in refrigeration and heat transfer engineering
Pradeep Bansal & Lorenzo Cremaschi
Pages: 481-482
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
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Analysis of environmentally friendly refrigerant options for window air conditioners
Pradeep Bansal & Bo Shen
Pages: 483-490
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
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Material compatibility of HVAC&R system materials with low global warming potential refrigerants
Julie Majurin, Steven J. Staats, Elyse Sorenson & William Gilles
Pages: 491-501
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforMaterial compatibility of HVAC&R system materials with low global warming potential refrigerants | Full Text | References | PDF (899.8 KB)
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Energy efficiency of a reversible refrigeration unit using R410A or R32
Claudio Zilio, Riccardo Brignoli, Norbert Kaemmer & Bachir Bella
Pages: 502-514
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforEnergy efficiency of a reversible refrigeration unit using R410A or R32 | Full Text | References | PDF (655.4 KB)
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Analysis of two-phase ejector performance metrics and comparison of R134a and CO2 ejector performance
Neal Lawrence & Stefan Elbel
Pages: 515-525
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforAnalysis of two-phase ejector performance metrics and comparison of R134a and CO2 ejector performance | Full Text | References | PDF (426.3 KB)
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A general correlation to predict the flow boiling heat transfer of R410A in macro-/mini-channels
Nguyen Ba Chien, Pham Quang Vu, Kwan-Il Choi & Jong-Taek Oh
Pages: 526-534
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforA general correlation to predict the flow boiling heat transfer of R410A in macro-/mini-channels | Full Text | References | PDF (723.9 KB)
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Heat transfer coefficient during condensation inside a minichannel multiport tube with R32 and R410A as working fluids
Alejandro López Belchí, Fernando Illán Gómez, José Ramón García Cascales & Francisco Vera García
Pages: 535-544
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforHeat transfer coefficient during condensation inside a minichannel multiport tube with R32 and R410A as working fluids | Full Text | References | PDF (730.9 KB)
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Transient pressure drop cross-correlation during flow boiling of R134a in parallel minichannels
Dolaana M. Khovalyg, Pega S. Hrnjak & Anthony M. Jacobi
Pages: 545-554
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforTransient pressure drop cross-correlation during flow boiling of R134a in parallel minichannels | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Comparison and generalization of R410A and R134a distribution in the microchannel heat exchanger with the vertical header
Yang Zou & Pega S. Hrnjak
Pages: 555-563
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforComparison and generalization of R410A and R134a distribution in the microchannel heat exchanger with the vertical header | Full Text | References | PDF (1,018.4 KB)
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Condensation and evaporation of R32/R1234ze(E) and R744/R32/R1234ze(E) flow in horizontal microfin tubes
Chieko Kondou, Fumiya Mishima & Shigeru Koyama
Pages: 564-577
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforCondensation and evaporation of R32/R1234ze(E) and R744/R32/R1234ze(E) flow in horizontal microfin tubes | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Investigation of the dynamic heat transfer coefficient of R-134a in a horizontal pipe
Jan Philipp Rückert & Gerhard Schmitz
Pages: 578-584
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforInvestigation of the dynamic heat transfer coefficient of R-134a in a horizontal pipe | Full Text | References | PDF (549.5 KB)
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A discussion about the methodology for validating a model of a finned-tube condenser considering different correlations for the heat transfer coefficients and pressure drop
Alessandro Pisano, Santiago Martinez-Ballester, José Miguel Corberán, Fernando Hidalgo Monpeán, Fernando Illán Gómez & José Ramón García Cascales
Pages: 585-594
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforA discussion about the methodology for validating a model of a finned-tube condenser considering different correlations for the heat transfer coefficients and pressure drop | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Two-phase pressure drop and condensation heat transfer of R32/R1234ze(E) non-azeotropic mixtures inside a single microchannel
Davide Del Col, Marco Azzolin, Stefano Bortolin & Claudio Zilio
Pages: 595-606
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforTwo-phase pressure drop and condensation heat transfer of R32/R1234ze(E) non-azeotropic mixtures inside a single microchannel | Full Text | References | PDF (921.7 KB)
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Thermodynamic properties of Al2O3 nanolubricants: Part 1—Effects on the two-phase pressure drop
Lorenzo Cremaschi, Andrea A. M. Bigi, Thiam Wong & Pratik Deokar
Pages: 607-620
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforThermodynamic properties of Al2O3 nanolubricants: Part 1—Effects on the two-phase pressure drop | Full Text | References | PDF (578.3 KB)
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Nanofluids characterization and application as nanolubricants in heat pump systems
Laura Fedele, Laura Colla, Silvia Minetto, Mauro Scattolini, Filippo Bellomare, Sergio Bobbo & Valentina Zin
Pages: 621-630
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforNanofluids characterization and application as nanolubricants in heat pump systems | Full Text | References | PDF (422.2 KB)
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Aspects of household cooling technology
Matthias Mrzyglod & Stefan Holzer
Pages: 631-636
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforAspects of household cooling technology | Full Text | References | PDF (478.7 KB)
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A parametric study on mass diffusion coefficient of desiccants for dehumidification applications: Silica aerogels and silica aerogel coatings on metal foams
Kashif Nawaz, Shelly J. Schmidt & Anthony M. Jacobi
Pages: 637-647
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforA parametric study on mass diffusion coefficient of desiccants for dehumidification applications: Silica aerogels and silica aerogel coatings on metal foams | Full Text | References | PDF (660 KB)
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Field test of multi-functional variable refrigerant flow system
Xiaojie Lin, Hoseong Lee, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher & Saikee Oh
Pages: 648-657
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforField test of multi-functional variable refrigerant flow system | Full Text | References | PDF (970.9 KB)
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Transient simulation of heat pumps using low global warming potential refrigerants
Jiazhen Ling, Viren Bhanot, Abdullah Alabdulkarem, Vikrant Aute & Reinhard Radermacher
Pages: 658-665
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforTransient simulation of heat pumps using low global warming potential refrigerants | Full Text | References | PDF (653.3 KB)
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A comparison of transient heat pump cycle models using alternative flow descriptions
Christopher R. Laughman, Hongtao Qiao, Vikrant Aute & Reinhard Radermacher
Pages: 666-680
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforA comparison of transient heat pump cycle models using alternative flow descriptions | Full Text | References | PDF (661 KB)
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A comparative study between a two-dimensional numerical minichannel evaporator model and a classical effectiveness–NTU approach under different dehumidifying conditions
Abdelrahman Hussein Hassan, Santiago Martinez-Ballester & José Gonzálvez-Maciá
Pages: 681-692
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforA comparative study between a two-dimensional numerical minichannel evaporator model and a classical effectiveness–NTU approach under different dehumidifying conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (840.7 KB)
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Airflow distribution and design optimization of variable geometry microchannel heat exchangers
Long Huang, Vikrant Aute & Reinhard Radermacher
Pages: 693-702
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforAirflow distribution and design optimization of variable geometry microchannel heat exchangers | Full Text | References | PDF (875.7 KB)
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Variable geometry microchannel heat exchanger modeling under dry, wet, and partially wet surface conditions accounting for tube-to-tube heat conduction
Long Huang, Daniel Bacellar, Vikrant Aute & Reinhard Radermacher
Pages: 703-717
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforVariable geometry microchannel heat exchanger modeling under dry, wet, and partially wet surface conditions accounting for tube-to-tube heat conduction | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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