Evaporators/Condensers TRIZ Cases

A partitioned header tube creates looping refrigerant flow to suppress eccentric distribution and keep heat exchange uniform across circulation rates.

Divided front and rear evaporator flow paths cut cool-air transport heat loss while fans and dampers improve refrigerator cooling efficiency.

Evaporative pre-cooling and refrigerant-to-refrigerant heat transfer cut data center cooling energy under partial loads and high ambient heat.

Standardized corrugated plates simplify refrigerant heat exchanger assembly while maintaining efficient diagonal flow heat transfer.

By adjusting chilled and condenser water temperatures from measured efficiency, this case improves plant energy use without fixed models.

Straight inter-condenser pipes and angled baffles cut pressure drop in high-vacuum serial condensers while improving condensation efficiency.

Controlled potential differences make the fin corrode before the tube, improving heat exchanger durability without added coatings.

When low ambient temperatures cut refrigerant flow, condenser heat control helps keep EV high-voltage battery cooling stable and cells uniform.

Integrated condenser and evaporator reservoirs replace separate refrigerant vessels, cutting chiller footprint and refrigerant charge.

Optical fibre sensing maps air-stream temperatures across the exchanger to spot sub-optimal fans and local faults without shutdowns.

A pre-heating, phase-transition, and discharge duct layout boosts heat absorption while limiting dry-out and flow disturbances.

An offset inlet header opening and insert member redirect refrigerant toward the header center for even tube flow without extra partitions.

A throttled three-space liquid receiver separates gas and liquid refrigerant to keep compact condensers stable under changing temperature and wind.

A lateral panel connection layout keeps fluid ducts rectilinear while allowing vertical expansion valve mounting without enlarging the heat exchanger.

Integrating the receiver into stacked plate flow channels cuts condenser complexity and cost while improving refrigerant subcooling.

Recessed waveform fins simplify tube placement and improve condensed water discharge while boosting airflow perturbation for heat transfer.

A partitioned header loop guides refrigerant up and back down to limit eccentric flow across flat tubes under changing circulation rates.

Staged compressor speed and bypass valve control keep refrigerant near saturation, improving low-temperature heating and limiting discharge heat.

Electrical motor data is used to derive condenser temperature and detect refrigerant undercharge or overcharge without extra sensors.

An idle circuit fan cuts condenser airflow in low ambient conditions to hold safe compressor discharge pressure without variable-speed motors.

A canopy and recirculation layout cuts refrigerant charge, limits oil buildup, and reduces droplet carryover in falling film evaporation.

A gravity-aligned branching flow path helps a stacking-type header keep refrigerant distribution uniform even when inflow is not parallel to gravity.

A single-core condenser places the receiver and all ports on one side to cut size and complexity while easing vehicle integration.

A liquid-filled booster chamber warms refrigerant from ambient air to limit frosting and reduce defrosting in cold-weather heat pumps.

A widening gas passage and perforated flow plate curb local hot spots in a Rankine evaporator, raising fluid temperature without degradation.

Temperature-triggered compressor preheating prevents refrigerant condensation and oil flow-out at cold startup, improving lubrication reliability.

Honeycomb wave fins in a spiral louver condenser expand heat-radiating area and ventilation passages to boost condensation efficiency.

Segmented windward and leeward tube banks reverse refrigerant routing to keep evaporator and condenser heat exchange effective.

A vertical header partition speeds two-phase refrigerant flow and prevents liquid pooling, improving flat-tube wetness in evaporator mode.

A four-section tube block with deflection headers evens widthwise evaporator cooling, reducing restart delay on both sides of a vehicle cabin.

Alternating indented fin edges keep downwind airflow open during frosting and speed melt-water drainage to limit re-freezing.

Integrated receiver and subcooler channels simplify stacked plate condenser construction while delivering compact, low-cost refrigerant storage and subcooling.

A higher inlet, lower outlet, and ground-tilted blades redirect condenser exhaust to prevent hot air re-inhalation and improve heat dissipation.

A vertical first pipe with branch and distributor stages evens refrigerant flow despite assembly variation, improving heat exchange stability.

Separate distributing and joining headers limit unwanted refrigerant heat transfer and improve heat exchange efficiency in air-conditioning units.

A stacked-plate layout integrates the receiver into the refrigerant path to simplify condenser assembly while enabling condensation, storage, and subcooling.

Unequal wall-to-tube-sheet gaps bias vapor flow in a falling film evaporator, reducing liquid refrigerant entrainment and protecting compressor performance.

A serpentine tube and accordion-fin condenser boosts forced-convection heat transfer while preserving structural integrity without thermal treatment.

A movable header guide separates liquid from gas refrigerant to cut pressure drop, noise, and unnecessary tube flow in heat exchangers.

Coexistent parallel- and counter-flow refrigerant paths help a cross-fin heat exchanger balance heating and cooling performance with less tradeoff.

A partitioned upstream header narrows the refrigerant path, boosts two-phase flow, and reduces wetness variation across flat tubes.

End fins contact the evaporator brackets to block aperture leakage, reduce frost formation, and improve refrigerator heat exchange.

Reflare fin sections hold constant fin pitch without airflow-blocking spacers, improving tube-edge heat transfer and reducing fin material waste.

A stepped connection hole keeps the expansion valve-side pipe aligned during brazing, preserving uniform refrigerant flow and heat exchange efficiency.

Vertical partition plates slow refrigerant near the vapor outlet, reducing carry-over and stabilizing falling film evaporation.

A horizontal U-shaped pipe separator removes liquid droplets from vapor while cutting separator size, weight, and refrigerant charge.

An air-cooled stage followed by evaporative cooling lowers refrigerant below ambient, boosting evaporator capacity with less energy and water.

A vertical distributor layout redirects refrigerant through supply spaces and passages, enabling bottom-plate installation without losing tube distribution.

A trapezoidal bent-tube heat exchanger closes V-bank gaps without extra sheet metal, increasing heat exchange area and HVAC energy efficiency.

Reduced-height finned tubes and paired V-bundles raise steam condensing capacity while limiting pressure drop and field welding.