Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Parallel Flow Micro Channel Condensers

Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 107-114

  Jabardo, J M Saiz ^a   Mamani, W G ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

^b UNIVERSIDAD PRIVADA BOLIVIANA   (Bolivia)

Author keywords

Air conditioning systems; Automotive; Micro channels; Parallel flow condenser

Indexed keywords

AIR CONDITIONING; COMPUTER SIMULATION; HEAT EXCHANGERS; HEAT TRANSFER; PRESSURE DROP;

PARALLEL FLOW CONDENSER;

CONDENSERS (LIQUEFIERS);

EID: 0242467961     PISSN: 16785878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1678-58782003000200001     Document Type: Article

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