Everythings You Want to Know About Condensing Units

The condensing unit market is projected to reach USD 35.7 billion by 2025 from USD 23.7 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 8.5% between 2020 and 2025. The global condensing unit market is expected to grow as various end-use industries such as food & beverage retail stores, etc., are expected to register healthy growth in different emerging nations such as India, Thailand, China, and Malaysia. The commercial industry majorly uses water-cooled condensing units and air-cooled condensing units.

Condensing units are common temperature control devices found in refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps, and chillers. They move energy in the form of heat by compressing a gas called "refrigerant", which is then pumped through a coil system and uses the air around the coil to heat and cool the space. Electronic controls, fans, pumps, and coils manage the work of the condenser.

Condensers are devices that accept a vapor stream and convert it to a liquid using heat transfer and/or compression. A condenser may refer to a heat exchanger used specifically for cooling gases and processing fluids below their boiling points. However, condensing units (such as those in air conditioners) are used in systems that cool the outside environment. These systems may include a compressor, an evaporator, fans, and other components in addition to a heat exchanger (condenser) section.

 Copeland Air-cooled Hermetic Compressor Unit         

Features

Condensers are devices that accept a vapor stream and convert it to a liquid using heat transfer and/or compression. A condenser may refer to a heat exchanger used specifically for cooling gases and process fluids below their boiling points. However, condensing units (such as those in air conditioners) are used in systems that cool the outside environment. These systems may include a compressor, an evaporator, fans, and other components in addition to a heat exchanger (condenser) section.

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Dimensions

Coolers keep operating rooms and laboratories constantly cool.

Condensers range in size from small units in office water dispensers to large machines used to air condition large buildings such as the Pentagon.

Two-Stage Air Cooled Screw Condensing Unit      

Applications

Condensers vary greatly depending on the application they are built for.

Automotive- Condensers designed for use in automotive or vehicle air conditioning systems (e.g., cars, airplanes, trains).

Buildings - Condensers are used to provide central air conditioning for buildings. They can be installed outdoors, on the ground, or on the roof.

Process- Condensers are used in process fluid cooling units.

Refrigeration- Condensers used in refrigeration systems.

Steam-powered turbines- Surface condensers used in power generation facilities such as nuclear power plants to condense the steam exiting the turbine into water. 

Standards

Many standards are associated with certifying condensers for performance, environmental compliance, and safety. Organizations that provide standards and certifications include AHRI, ASHRAE, ASME, ASTM, and HEI.

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute ( AHRI) is the heating and cooling industry's authority on product and performance ratings. They manage performance testing of cooling and commercial refrigeration equipment and components. Condensers that meet their standards are considered ARI Performance Certified®.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is an organization of engineers in the HVAC industry. They set standards for the design and maintenance of refrigeration processes as well as indoor environments. Most notable are their standards for the use of refrigerants in refrigeration units.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is an organization dedicated to providing standards and resources for engineers. They provide leading design standards for many different types of technology and equipment, including condensers.

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is a recognized leader in the development of international voluntary consensus standards. They provide testing and performance standards for the materials used to construct condenser tubes and other components.

The Heat Exchange Institute (HEI) is the leading standard-setting body for heat exchange and vacuum equipment. They issue performance and design standards for different types of condensers.

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