Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
20th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue
Publication Date
Page Numbers
15 to 18
Issue
Herrick La
Publisher Location
Indiana, United States of America
Conference Name
20th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
Herrick Labs
Conference Date
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Abstract
Developing low-cost and durable heat exchangers is critical for next-generation heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The emerging requirement to minimize the total refrigerant charge inventory while ensuring a uniform distribution of refrigerant has led to the deployment of advanced manufacturing strategies. At the same time, corrosion is a longstanding issue for metal components, especially those used in heat exchanger (HX) applications. In this study, Al-Ce-Mg alloy-based HXs have been investigated. The corrosion resistance of HXs prototype manufactured by the casting process has been examined and the potential of a new manufacturing approach has been explored to meet the requirements of emerging needs.
