Refrigeration TechnologyRefrigeration TechnologyХолодильная техника制冷技术0023-124X2782-4241Eco-Vector11750810.17816/RF117508ReviewsНаучные обзорыReview ArticleUsing a heat pipe as a waste air heat exchanger in a central air conditionerИспользование тепловой трубы в качестве теплообменника отработанного воздуха в центральном кондиционереhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9945-08508581-1809ZharovAnton A.ЖаровАнтон Андреевич
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zharov_a@bmstu.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3774-1825TimashpolskiyIan M.ТимашпольскийЯн Михайлович
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ian.timash@yandex.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4818-37022859-5006BorisenkoArtem V.БорисенкоАртём Витальевич
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borart@bmstu.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7709-12097679-2022ValiakinaAnna V.ВалякинаАнна Викторовна
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valiakina@bmstu.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5908-8105TimashpolskiySevastian M.ТимашпольскийСевастьян Михайлович
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timsevmih@yandex.ruBauman Moscow State Technical UniversityМосковский государственный технический университет им. Н.Э. БауманаBauman Moscow State Technical UniversityМосковский государственный технический университет им. Н.Э. Баумана030320231511202211142212321312202202022023Copyright ©; 2022, Zharov A.A., Timashpolskiy I.M., Borisenko A.V., Valiakina A.V., Timashpolskiy S.M.Copyright ©; 2022, Жаров А.А., Тимашпольский Я.М., Борисенко А.В., Валякина А.В., Тимашпольский С.М.2022Zharov A.A., Timashpolskiy I.M., Borisenko A.V., Valiakina A.V., Timashpolskiy S.M.Жаров А.А., Тимашпольский Я.М., Борисенко А.В., Валякина А.В., Тимашпольский С.М.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/https://freezetech.ru/0023-124X/article/view/117508

The present study is a review of the literature on heat pipes. The aim is to determine the feasibility of using this type of heat exchanger in air-conditioning (AC) systems. This paper deals with the principle of operation and design of the heat pipe, provides various ways to return condensate, and describes in detail its thermodynamic cycle. Considerable attention is paid to wick structures and working fluids. The restrictions on the heat transfer of heat pipes that affect heat exchanger performance are noted. Design recommendations found in scientific literature and on the websites of manufacturing companies are also described. The diagrams of the heat pipe designs used in central air conditioners and AC systems are given. An example of an installation using heat pipes as a waste air heat exchanger in a central air conditioner is given. Further, the efficiency and thermal power of various methods of heat recovery are compared with the same initial parameters of the flow rate and temperatures of outdoor/exhaust air. A conclusion is reached regarding the advantages of using heat pipes in AC systems for heat recovery. The reason for the rare use of this heat exchanger is also explained. Different methods of heat recovery are compared, and the prospects of using a heat pipe in AC systems are assessed. Recommendations are given on the direction of further research on this topic.

Целью настоящей работы является обзор литературы, посвящённой тепловым трубам, для анализа целесообразности использования данного типа теплообменника в системах кондиционирования воздуха. В статье описан принцип работы и конструкция тепловой трубы, приводятся различные способы возврата конденсата, подробно описывается её термодинамический цикл. Значительное внимание уделяется фитильным конструкциям и рабочим жидкостям. Далее перечисляются ограничения на перенос теплоты тепловых труб, которые влияют на работоспособность теплообменника. Описаны рекомендации по проектированию, найденные в научной литературе и на сайтах компаний-производителей. Приводятся схемы конструкций тепловых труб, применяющиеся в центральных кондиционерах и в системах кондиционирования воздуха (СКВ). Продемонстрирован пример установки с использованием тепловых труб в качестве теплообменника отработанного воздуха в центральном кондиционере. Проведено сравнение эффективности и тепловой мощности различных способов теплоутилизации при одинаковых начальных параметрах расхода и температур наружного, вытяжного воздуха. В заключении сделан вывод о преимуществах использования тепловых труб в СКВ для утилизации теплоты. Указана причина редкого применения указанного теплообменника. Приводится результат сравнения различных способов теплоутилизации и ответ на вопрос о перспективности использования тепловой трубы в СКВ. Даются рекомендации о направлении дальнейших исследований по представленной в обзоре тематике.

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