Modeling and Analysis of AC Condenser by Optimizing Material to Improving the Heat Transfer Rate

An air conditioning (AC) condenser is a crucial component in the refrigeration cycle, responsible for releasing heat absorbed from indoor air. It functions by converting high pressure, high-temperature refrigerant gas into a liquid state through heat dissipation. The performance of an air conditioning (AC) system is significantly influenced by the efficiency of its condenser. In one ton ac condensers have large diameter reduces refrigerant velocity and pressure drop increases compressor workload. In this project, an air-cooled condenser for a one-ton home air conditioner is designed, in which the coil material currently used is copper. To reduce the cost of the condenser, the design is optimized by changing the tube diameter while keeping the same length, without compromising load conditions. 3D models are created using SolidWorks, a parametric modeling software. Thermal analysis is conducted in ANSYS to validate temperature distribution, heat flux, and other thermal properties. The condenser coil and fins are analyzed using different materials like aluminum alloy, copper alloy, and structural steel. These materials are tested alternately to determine their effectiveness compared to the currently used material and analysis is done in ANSYS software which is used for thermal simulation.