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Analysis of Air-Water Cooled Condenser in

Vapour Compression System
Munawar Nawab Karimi, Salem Alabd, Amit Lawania, Homi Hussain, Kushal Chaturvedi,
Mirza Ghufran Beg, Shahawaz Jalees
Mechanical Engineering Department,
JamiaMilliaIslamia, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Abstract—The development and performance enhancement of empirical model for predicting the operational performance
heat exchanger is major concern of emerging nascent and consumption of energy for the use of water-cooled air
technology. Performance enhancement contributes to conditioners. Jingyuan Xu, Jianying Hu, Limin Zhang,
minimize the operating cost and energy consumption. In this Ercang Luo [7] simulated novel shell tube and conventional
paper theoretical analysis of air-water cooled condenser is
presented and a 3D (three dimensional) model of air-water
shell tube heat exchanger to achieve better heat transfer
cooled condenser has been made in ANSYS. The tubes in the power. E. Hajidavalloo [8] reported about the decrement in
model are half dipped in water and the other half the power consumption by installing cooling pads on both
exposedtoair. Copper tubes were used as they are the most sides of the air conditioner.Xiaojing Zhu et al [9] in their
thermally conductive common metal and aluminium fins were work found that the wet-bulb temperature has a huge effect
used because they are lightweight and flexible. The validation on the heat transfer performance than the relative humidity
of theoretical values is carried out by the Computational Fluid for an evaporative condenser.Huanwei Liu, Qiushu Zhou,
Dynamics (CFD) software ANSYS.The use of such condensers Yuling Liu, Peifeng Wang, Defa Wang [10] in their study
might prove to be more beneficial for residential purposes. of evaporative condenser reported about the increment in
Keywords:- Heat transfer, CFD,Viscous Laminar models,
COP with the air velocity and spray rate whereas the
Simulation, ANSYS decrement in COP with the increaseininlet air dry bulb
temperature and frequency of compressor. M.R.Islam,
K.A.Jahangeer, K.J.Chua [11]experimentally reported
I. INTRODUCTION about the 28% hike in the COP of an evaporatively cooled
With the rapid growth of industrialisation and clearing of air conditioning unit than the traditional air conditioning
land, the average temperature of the environment has been unit. M.Fiorentino, G.Starace [12] worked upon increasing
increased within the last two decades. The reason for this heat transfer of evaporative condensers by applying a
gradual/exponential increase in temperature is the hybrid method on a countercurrent evaporative condenser.
greenhouse effect and global warming. As the earth’s Zhiwei Huang, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher [13]
surface temperature rises and to achieve thermal comfort have proposed a new design to apply biomimicry to heat
the use of air conditioning has also been increased which in exchangers which increases heat transfer coefficients per
turn has increased power consumption. The researchers of unit area as well as reduce water consumption and pumping
this domain have continuously tried to enhance the power. Manpreet Singh, Babool Rai, Vikul Vasudev [14]
performance of air conditioners so that they become more installed evaporative pads in vapour absorption and vapour
efficient and consume less power.PrachaYeunyongkul, compression refrigeration system and compared the COP
Passawat Watcharadumrongsak, Sampan Rittidech [1] tried of air-cooled and water-cooled condensers and concluded
to increase the efficiency of ACC by cooling ACC coils that WCC is much more efficient. M. Hosoz, A.Kilicarslan
with the use of a hybrid condenser. K. Sumeru, C Sunardi, [15] have performed a comparison of all three condensers
M.F.Sukri [2] in their work used condensate water to including evaporative, air-cooled and water-cooled and
provide subcooling to the compressor discharge for split air concluded that water-cooled condenser has a better
conditioning system and reported about the augmentation coefficient of performance than the evaporative condenser
in COP. Hua Chen, W.L.Lee, F.W.H.Yik [3] and evaporative condenser have a better coefficient of
experimentally show about 17.4% increment in COP of performance than the air-cooled condenser. G.P.
split air conditioning system while using water cooled Maheshwari, A.A Mulla Ali [16] have investigated both
condenser relative to the air cooled condenser. A. air-cooled and water-cooled based on peak power and
Sirichaoroenpanich, S.Wiriyasart, R.Prurapark, P.Naphon energy consumption. K. Harby, Doaa.R.Gebaly,
[4] boosted the thermal performance of an air conditioning Nader.S.Koura, Mohamed.S.Hassan [17] reported that the
system using a cooling water loop with the concentric evaporative condensers are much more effectivethan
helical coiled tube heat exchanger between the compressor traditional condenser for hot region. Zongwei Han et al
unit and condenser unit for cooling the refrigerant whereas [18] tried to reduce the power consumption by
S.S.Hu, B.J.Huang [5] employed residential water-cooled maximizing the utilization of natural cold energy using an
air conditioners with a cellulose pad as filling material for evaporative condenser with water cooling condensation.
cooling tower and observed that the COP of this kind of air Chnag Yong Park, Pega Hrnjak [19], numerically and
conditioner is higher than the conventional air conditioner. experimentally investigated the performance of
W.L.Lee, Hua Chen, F.W.H.Yik [6] developed an microchannel condenser and conclude that microchannel

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condenser are much more efficient than round tube Pitch of tubes in plane perpendicular to flow (P1) = 50.0
condenser.P Dalai, P.Nanda, C.Mund, D.Mishra, Abhijeet mm
Gupta [20] using the concept of humidification-
dehumidification focused on the utilization of condensed Boundary Conditions
water for drinking and other purposes. H.N.Patel, Mass flow rate of air (𝑀. ) = 0.1687 kg/s
Y.R.Patel, D.Patel, J.Patel, S.K.Kulkarni [21] optimized
performance coefficient of air-cooled condenser by Density of air (𝞀) = 1.2170 kg/m3
spraying water on the fins of the condensing unit at regular
intervals. H.Yang et al [22] reduced the energy 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑖𝑟(𝑣) = 15.9*10−6 m2/s
consumption around 2.37%-13.53% with the combination
Prandtl number(Pr ) = 0.705
of a spray evaporative cooling system and an air cooled
chiller for a refrigeration unit. J.Wei, J.Liu, X.Xu, J.Ruan, Thermal conductivity of air (Kair)= 26.9*10−3 W/mK
and G.Li [23] using vertical tube evaporative condenser
instead of conventional finned tube type air cooled Specific heatcapacity of air (Cpa) = 1007 J/kg.K
condenser increased the coefficient of performance by
30%. Mulla Irfan Ahmad, Jameel Basha S.M, Viswanatha Refrigerant inlet temperature (𝑇𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡 ) = 335 K
Chari V, Srinivas Kumar G [24] have used a combination Air free stream temperature (𝑇𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡 ) = 313 K
of R290 and R600a as a refrigerant which in turn is less
toxic as well as ozone friendly and provides as an Governing Equations
alternative. T Hussain, AK Singh, A.Mittal, A Verma, Z
Alam [25] has increased the coefficient of performance by Surface area of the fins (Af) is given by,
employing evaporative cooler using cellulose and steel 𝑁∗𝐿𝑡 ∗𝜋 1
wire pads. 𝐴𝑓 = (𝑠+𝑤)
[ (𝐷𝑡 2 − 𝐷𝑟 2 ) + 𝐷𝑡 𝑤] (1)
2
From the literature reviewed above, it has been observed
that a lot of work has been performed to increase the COP Surface area of tubes between fins(Aw) is given by,
of an air conditioning unit by proposing the different 𝑁∗𝐿𝑡 ∗𝜋
design of water cooled, air-cooled and evaporative 𝐴𝑤 = [𝐷𝑟 𝑠] (2)
(𝑠+𝑤)
condensers or by installing cooling pads and by the usage
of microchannel condenser. In contrast to the above, the Total surface area of air side condenser (Aa),
present literature proposed a novel concept of water cum
Aa= Af+Aw (3)
air cooled condenser for the split air conditioning system.
Min cross sectional flow area (𝑆𝑚𝑖𝑛 ) is given by,
II. THEORETICAL ANALYSIS:
2𝑤𝐿
A. Air Side 𝑆𝑚𝑖𝑛 = na ∗ 𝐿𝑡 [𝑃1 − 𝐷𝑟 − ] (4)
𝑤+𝑠
Assumptions
Total tube surface area (without fins) At is given by,
The assumptions which are to be considered in thepresent
At = N*Lt* 𝜋*Dr (5)
analysis are as follows:
• Hydrodynamically and thermally fully Reynolds Number(Re) is gven by,
developed flow
𝑀.
• Tube wall remains at constant temperature Vmax =
𝜌∗𝑆𝑚𝑖𝑛
(6)
• Steady State with no heat generation
• High fins with In-line array Re =
𝑉𝑚𝑎𝑥 ×𝐷𝑟
(7)
𝑣
Geometrical Parameters where,
External diameter of condenser tube at fin root (Dr) = 22.7 𝑣 is the kinematic viscosity of air .
mm
𝑉𝑚𝑎𝑥 is maximum velocity
External diameter of fin(Dt) = 32.7 mm
̅ u ) is given by
The Nusselt number ( N
Height of fin (L) = 5.0 mm
−0.375
Thickness of fin (w) = 0.5 mm ̅ u = 0.3(Pr )0.333 〖(𝑅〗𝑒 )0.625 (𝐴𝑎 )
N (8)
𝐴𝑡

Fins spacing(s) = 5.0 mm Average heat transfer coefficient (ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑟 ) for air is calculated
Total length of air side condenser tube(Lt) = 1.5 m using the formula below,
̅ u 𝐾𝑎𝑖𝑟
N
Number of air side tubes in a row (na) = 3 ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑟 = (9)
𝐷𝑟

Total number of air side tubes (Na) = 3

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The efficiency ( 𝜂) of the radial fin can be determined by Heat transfer effectiveness of heat exchanger is:
modifying the efficiency of the longitudinal fin otherwise it
̇
𝑄𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙
can be calculated by graph. Ɛ= (15)
𝑄̇𝑚𝑎𝑥
tanh 𝑚𝜓
𝜂𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑠 = (10) Where, 𝑄̇𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 ̇ = actual heat transfer rate between
𝑚𝜓
refrigerant and cooling water
Where,
𝑄̇𝑚𝑎𝑥 ̇ = Thermodynamically limited maximum possible
𝐷𝑟 𝐷𝑡 1 𝐷𝑡
𝜓= ( − ) (1 + 0.35 ln ) (11) heat transfer rate.
2 𝐷𝑟 1 𝐷𝑟

Hence the effective average heat transfer coefficient (ħ) is 𝑄̇𝑚𝑎𝑥 = (𝑚̇𝐶𝑝 )𝑤 (𝑇𝑠𝑎𝑡 − 𝑇𝑤𝑖𝑛 ) (16)
given by,
𝑄̇𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 = 𝑚̇𝑟 ∗ ℎ𝑓𝑔 − 𝑄̇𝑎𝑖𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 (17)
𝜂𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑠∗𝐴𝑓+𝐴𝑤
ħ=[ ] ∗ ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑟 (12) NTU is number of transfer unit for the heat exchanger
𝐴𝑎
which phase change occurs
Log mean temperature difference experienced by air (𝛥𝑇)
is given by, NTU = −ln(1 − Ɛ) (18)
𝐴 ∗ħ
− 𝑎 ⁄ 𝐶𝑝𝑎 ∗𝑀 . Over all heat transfer coefficient (𝑈) is given by,
1−𝑒
𝛥𝑇 = (𝑇𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡 − 𝑇𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡 ) [ −𝐴𝑎 ∗ħ ] (13)
⁄𝐶𝑝𝑎∗𝑀 . (𝑚̇𝐶𝑝 )𝑤
𝑈= 𝑁𝑇𝑈 (19)
𝐴
Rate of heat rejected to air side (𝑄̇𝑎𝑖𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 ) is calculated by,
Log mean temperature difference experienced by water
𝑄̇𝑎𝑖𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 = ħ ∗ 𝐴𝑎 ∗ 𝛥𝑇 (14) (𝜃𝑚 ) is given by,
𝑄̇𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙
B. WATER SIDE : 𝜃𝑚 = (20)
𝑈∗𝐴
Assumptions The formula below is used to obtain water outlet
The assumptions which are to be considered in thepresent temperature (𝑇𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑡 )
analysis are as follows: 𝑄̇𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 = 𝑚̇𝑤 × 𝐶𝑝 × (𝑇𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑡 − 𝑇𝑤𝑖𝑛 ) (21)
• Counter flow between hot fluid and cold fluid.
• Turbulance is present in side the shell. Here 𝑄̇𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 = 𝑄̇𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 represents the heat given out by
• Ignore sensible heat removal by the condenser. condenser for the three tubes dipped in water.
Geometrical Parameters Total heat rejected= 𝑄̇𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 + 𝑄̇𝑎𝑖𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 (22)
Length of water box = 588 mm ℎ1 −ℎ ′
3
𝐶𝑂𝑃 = (23)
ℎ2 −ℎ1
Total length of water side condenser tube(Lw) = 1.5 m
ℎ1 ℎ2 are found out using p-h chart and ℎ3′ is calculated
Total number of water side tubes (Nw ) = 3 using total heat rejected
Boundary Conditions III. CFD ANALYSIS:
Mass flow rate of refrirerant (𝑚̇𝑟 ) = 0.047 kg/s
A. Modelling
Mass flow rate of water(𝑚̇𝑤 ) = 0.1 kg/s
Saturation temperature of the refrigerant(𝑇𝑠𝑎𝑡 ) = 335 K
Inlet temperature of the water (𝑇𝑤𝑖𝑛 ) = 285 K
Specific heatcapacity of water (Cpw) = 4184 J/kg.K
Specific heatcapacity of refrigerant (Cpr) =1560 J/kg.K
Latent heat of condensation of refrigerant(ℎ𝑓𝑔 ) = 161
KJ/kg.K
Condensation pressure= 25 bar
Total Surface area of water side tube (A) = 0.106917 m 2 Fig 1. Prototype of AWCC Condenser

Governing Equations

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In this section 3D (three dimensional) model of a C. Grid Test

condenser which is both air cooled and water cooled has
been made in ANSYS by Computational Fluid Dynamic Grid independence study is performed to eliminate/reduce
Modelling (CFD modelling) . the influence of the number of grids/grid size on the
The condenser modelled for present study is show in computational results.If the results tend towards
Fig.1. The model consists of air cooled part and a water identical, the grid is considered as grid independent
cooled part. The refrigerant used in condenser pipes in the
study is R-22. To accommodate water for the water cooled
part a box has been designed as shown and condenser tubes
dipped in the box in order to be water cooled. Inlet and
outlet is provided in the box for the entry and exit of the
water. Fins made of aluminium have been provided on the
air cooled part to disperse the heat more quickly.

Table I. Condenser specification dimensions

Total length of condenser tubes 3m Fig.2 Mesh with Element size: 5

Length of water box 588 mm
Internal diameter of fins 22.7 mm Table V. Comparison for Grid Independence
External diameter of fins 32.7 mm
Fins spacing 5 mm S.No Element Nodes Elements Water Mesh
Thickness of fins 0.5mm Size Outlet Behaviour
Diameter of condenser tubes 22.7 mm Temp
(K)
B. Numerical Scheme 1 4 191281 496170 299.74 Fine
2 5 178279 407367 299.99 Fine
Ansys fluent software is used to find out the solution of 3 6 164320 371827 302.34 Fine
governing equations. Viscous-Laminar model is used for 4 7 162471 363090 310.23 Fine
simulation. Coupled method is selected for solution. To 5 15 162024 360856 315.47 Medium
6 25 161981 360571 319.76 Coarse
obtain the convergence in the solution 1e-06 is the absolute
criteria for residuals.
Table II. Properties of R-22 It has been observed from the table above that there is a
sudden change in water outlet temp after 5 mm element
Density(kg/m3) Specific Thermal Viscosity size. Variation of water outlet temp is 0.42% and change in
Heat(J/Kg-K) Conductivity(W/m- (Kg/m-s)
k)
pressure at water outlet is approching to zerotherefore mesh
1069 1560 0.0658 0.001 with Element size 5 mm (Fig.2) which is fine in nature and
has 178279 nodes and 407367 elements is selected for
Table III. Boundary Conditions at prototype analysis.
S.No Location Boundary Thermal
Conditions Conditions
1 Refrigerant inlet mass-flow-inlet Temperature D. Result
2 Water inlet mass-flow-inlet Temperature The temperature of the refrigerant at the inlet and outlet is
3 Refrigerant Mass-flow-outlet - 62°C and 43°C which clearly validates our assumption, the
outlet
4 Water outlet Mass-flow-outlet -
outlet temperature of refrigerant turns out to be slightly less
5 Adiabatic wall wall Heat flux than assumed because of sub cooling and the temperature
6 Air side tube wall Convection of the water at the inlet and outlet is found to be 12°C and
7 fins wall Convection 31°C which also validate the temperature obtained through
8 Refrigerant side Interface Temperature calculation (equation 21). Temperature around the fins
tube
9 Air side tube Interface Convection
turns out to be 42°C.
10 Water side tube Interface Convection

11 fins Interface Convection

Table IV. Residual Table

Residual Absolute Criteria
Continuity 1e-06
x-velocity 1e-06
y-velocity 1e-06
z-velocity 1e-06
Energy 1e-06

Fig 3. Contour of static temperature

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theoretical calculations is validated using CFD

analysis.The COP obtained for AWCC is 6.22 which is
much higher than traditional air conditioner.Therefore,itis
concluded that the coefficient of performance of residential
air conditioner can be enhanced by using air water cooled
Fig.5 Contour of Static Temperature of Fins condenser in place of air-cooled or water-cooled condenser.

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