NDLI: Novel Connections for Non-Metallic, Flexible, Thin, Microchannel Heat Exchangers

Content Provider	The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Digital Collection
Author	Pourmohamadian, Neema Mike, L. Philpott Mark, A. Shannon
Copyright Year	2004
Abstract	Non-metallic, flexible, thin, microchannel heat exchangers made from heat-sealable polyimide films have recently been developed for refrigeration and air-conditioning applications. In order for these heat exchangers to function properly and independently, robust and reliable connectors are needed. The connectors must be easy to manufacture and assemble, hold high pressures without leaking, and have the ability to connect to standard tubing and piping and different heat exchangers together in series and parallel. Three uniquely different connector designs have been developed, manufactured, and tested. The first includes a machined metal connector internally embedded within the heat exchanger that is capable of holding pressures up to 1.03 MPa. The second connector design includes a two-piece polymer assembly containing an O-ring used to seal around the inlet and outlet holes of the heat exchanger. The design incorporates a 10-degree wedge that creates the sealing force when fully assembled with the heat exchanger and has been pressure tested to 2.07 MPa without leaking. A variation of the design allows multiple heat exchangers to connect in series and in parallel. Finally, the third design contains no additional parts and connects two heat exchangers together by thermally bonding the inlet of one heat exchanger to the outlet of another. The thermally bonded connection was able to hold pressures greater than 2.07 MPa.
Sponsorship	Nanotechnology Institute
Starting Page	977
Ending Page	981
Page Count	5
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0791841642
DOI	10.1115/ICMM2004-2439
Volume Number	ASME 2nd International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels
Conference Proceedings	ASME 2004 2nd International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels
Language	English
Publisher Date	2004-06-17
Publisher Place	Rochester, New York, USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Leakage Air conditioning Metals Sealing (process) Heat exchangers Wedges Pressure Microchannels Design Heat Tubing Seals Manufacturing Polymers Refrigeration Bonding Pipes
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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