The condenser is the radiator of the refrigeration system, cooling the compressor's hot high-pressure gas back into liquid. Kilterra offers air-cooled finned heat exchangers, high-efficiency tank (coaxial) heat exchangers, shell-and-tube heat exchangers and water-cooled condensers - multiple structures and sizes for different capacities and footprints.
Before You Start
- Leave enough clearance at air inlet/outlet to avoid air short-circuiting
- Fins bend easily - avoid knocks during handling and installation
- Water-cooled systems: inlet temperature and flow per design values
- Use nitrogen shielding when brazing line connections
Common Installation Mistakes
- High-pressure shutdown - dirty fins or fan failure
- Poor cooling - undersized heat exchange area or low refrigerant charge
- Corroded fins - inadequate corrosion protection
- Scale in water-cooled systems - falling efficiency
Notes from the Field
- How to choose fin spacing? - Larger spacing in dusty environments.
- Air-cooled or water-cooled? - Water is more efficient but needs a water source; air is simpler to install.
- What to do with dirty fins? - Wash with fin cleaner at low pressure.
- How to protect against corrosion? - Hydrophilic coating plus plating; stainless steel for corrosive environments.
For 37 years Kilterra has focused on one thing: build refrigeration components right, deliver them on time. Heat Exchanger / Condenser supports OEM/ODM customization - factory visits, sample testing and volume partnerships are welcome.