Description:
Overview
Micro-channel heat exchangers are the latest trend in heating and cooling technologies providing up to 40% increase in efficiency. Most micro-channel heat exchangers on the market today are constructed outof aluminum. An inventor here at Ohio University has found a way to engineer these tubes out of copper.
This invention involves a method to produce a copper micro-channel tube, and effectively create a more long-term and durable heat exchange system for the commercial and residential HVAC industries. Formation of a copper micro-channel tube is an engineering challenge as compared to aluminum micro-channel tubes due to the increased temperatures required. Dr. Kraft has successfully developed an apparatus capable of producing the copper micro-channel exchangers.
Commercial Application
• HVAC Market
• Biomedical/Industrial Refrigeration Market
Benefits
• Superior heat exchange
• Better long-term durability and resistance to corrosion
• Lower cost of maintenance when metal-work is required
• Copper is anti-microbial
• Ease of joining and repair
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Issued Patents
CA 2,672,098
JP 5227972
US 8,191,393