Kaltra has introduced MCHEselect, which is a versatile coil simulation platform designed to accelerate product development timelines while minimizing both development and production costs. This all-in-one tool empowers users to design heat exchanger coils, simulate their performance, and optimize them for a range of objectives, streamlining the entire process.
MCHEselect supports the creation, validation, performance rating, and simulation of microchannel heat exchangers for a wide range of applications including: i) Condenser coils: Tailored solutions for condensing a wide range of HFC, HFO, and natural refrigerants; ii) Evaporator coils: Different coil arrangements designed for refrigerant evaporation; iii) Fluid coils: Single-phase heat transfer for water, glycols, oils, and specialized fluids; and iv) Special applications: Reversible coils for heat pump applications, dehumidifying coils etc.
MCHEselect includes over 180 built-in correlations to accurately solve for key parameters such as heat transfer, pressure drop, and void fraction. The software provides multiple options to balance accuracy and computation time, allowing users to tailor simulations to their specific needs. Utilizing a segment-by-segment modeling approach, MCHEselect ensures detailed and precise performance analysis. The tool has been extensively validated.
The selection process begins by defining the heat exchanger’s purpose, its physical parameters, and operating conditions (working point, including specified air and refrigerant properties).
