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īa condenser is a device or unit used to condense a
substance from its gaseous to its liquid state, by
cooling it. In so doing, the latent heat is given up by
the substance, and will transfer to the condenser
coolant.
īIt is used in systems involving heat transfer
īCondensers are typically heat exchangers, which
have various designs and come in many sizes ranging
from rather small (hand-held) to very large
industrial-scale units used in plant processes.
Definition
4. Refrigerant Condenser
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ī a refrigerator uses a condenser to get rid
of heat extracted from the interior of the unit to the
outside air. Condensers are used in air conditioning,
industrial chemical processes such as distillation,
steam power plants and other heat-exchange
systems.
īUse of cooling water or surrounding air as the
coolant is common in many condensers.
5. Functions of Condenser:
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īIn the world of Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning (HVAC), condensers happen to be a
topic of great importance. Instead of confusing
information, the goal is to provide some basic
information on the different types of condensers
and their applications.
6. Types of Condenser
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There are three other condensers used in HVAC
systems
īWater-cooled
īAir-cooled
īEvaporative
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īThe Condenser uses air as cooling medium to
condense refrigerant is called as Air Cooled
Condenser.
īIf the condenser is located on the outside of the
unit, the air cooled condenser can provide the
easiest arrangement. These types of condensers
eject heat to the outdoors and are simple to install.
Air Cooled Condenser
8. Air Cooled Condenser
īMost common uses for this condenser are domestic
refrigerators, upright freezers. A great feature of the
air cooled condenser is they are very easy to clean.
Since dirt can cause serious issues with the
condensers performance, it is highly recommended
that these be kept clear of dirt.
īAir cooled condenser requires large surface area
because of low specific heat of air
īAir cooled condenser is made of steel ,copper or
aluminum.
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9. Types of Air cooled Condenser
There are majorly two types of air cooled condenser.
īNatural Convection Condenser.
īForced Convection Condenser.
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11. Natural Convection Forced Convection
īNeeds large surface
area .
īConsumes larger space.
īSimple in construction.
īLow cost.
īNeed fan or blower to
decrees surface area.
īConsumes less space.
īComplex in
construction.
īHire cost
comparatively.
Air Cooled Condenser
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12. Advantages of Air Cooled Condenser
Advantages of air cooling condenser is given below
īUsed in locations where water is difficult to use
īVery simple construction
īLow initial cost and maintenance cost
īLess piping work to do
īLess chances of fouling
īVery easy to clean
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13. Disadvantages of air cooled condenser
Advantages of air cooling condenser is given below
īLow heat transfer rate
īNoisy operation while application
īLarge surface area is required
īIn hot weathered conditions it is less effective
īIt is less efficient than water cooled condenser
īAir cooled condenser can not be used along with
refrigerant having higher compression index
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14. Water Cooled Condenser
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īWater cooled condenser uses water as a cooling
medium it may be recirculated or fresh water
depends upon availability
īAlthough a little more pricey to install, these
condensers are the more efficient type, these
condensers require regular service and maintenance.
15. Water Cooled Condenser
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ī They also require a cooling tower to conserve
water. To prevent corrosion and the forming of
algae, water cooled condensers require a constant
supply of makeup water along with water
treatment.
īThe selection of water cooled condenser depends
upon cooling load in evaporator condenser
temperature ,availability of water and water inlet and
outlet temperature
16. Types of water cool condenser
There are mainly three types of condenser
īShell & tube type condenser
īShell & coil type condenser
īTube & tube type condenser
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17. Shell and tube type condenser
īCompressor discharge
gas flows through the
tubes in the condenser
īWater is piped into the
shell
īThe shell acts as a
receiver
īThe ends of the shell are
removed for cleaning
īMost expensive type of
condenser
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18. Shell and coil type condenser
īCoil of tubing enclosed
in a welded shell
īRefrigerant flows
through the coil
īWater is discharged into
the shell
īWhen refrigerant comes
in contact with the cool
water, it condenses and
discharged through
outlet valve
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19. Tube and tube type condenser
īHeat exchange takes place
between the fluids in the
inner and outer tubes
īRefrigerant flows in the
outer tube
īWater flows in the inner
tube
īRefrigerant and water
flow in opposite directions
to maximize the heat
transfer rate
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20. Evaporative
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īWhile these remain the least popular choice,
evaporative condensers can be used inside or outside
of a building and under typical conditions, operate at
a low condensing temperature.
ī Typically these are used in large commercial air-
conditioning units. Although effective, they are not
necessarily the most efficient.
21. Evaporative
īThe refrigerant is flow
through a pipe
īThrough spray of water
the refrigerant is
condensed
īA latent heat transfer
takes place throughout
the pipe
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22. Advantages of Evaporative Condenser
Advantages of Evaporative Condenser are as follows:
īEvaporation is a part of heat transfer process heat
absorption capacity of water is hire than air it needs
less coil surface
īNo need of cooling tower.
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23. Disadvantages of Evaporative Condenser
Disadvantages of evaporative condenser are as follows:
īNeeds separate system for water spray.
īNeeds regular maintenance.
īThis type of condenser can be used only for medium
sized refrigeration plant.
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