- By:
- Brechtl, Jamieson M; Debusk, Melanie M; Kesler, Michael S; Nawaz, Kashif
- Page Number:
- 15-18
- Issue Number:
- Herrick La
- Book Title:
- 20th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue
- Publication Date:
- March 12, 2026
- Publisher Location:
- Purdue University, 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
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.
