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Recent research developments in polymer heat exchangers – A review

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  • Chen, Xiangjie
  • Su, Yuehong
  • Reay, David
  • Riffat, Saffa

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Due to their low cost, light weight and corrosive resistant features, polymer heat exchangers have been intensively studied by researchers with the aim to replace metallic heat exchangers in a wide range of applications. This paper reviews the development of polymer heat exchangers in the last decade, including cutting edge materials characteristics, heat transfer enhancement methods of polymer materials and a wide range of polymer heat exchanger applications. Theoretical modelling and experimental testing results have been reviewed and compared with literature. A recent development, the polymer micro-hollow fibre heat exchanger, is introduced and described. It is shown that polymer materials do hold promise for use in the construction of heat exchangers in many applications, but that a considerable amount of research is still required into material properties, thermal performance and life-time behaviour.

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  • Chen, Xiangjie & Su, Yuehong & Reay, David & Riffat, Saffa, 2016. "Recent research developments in polymer heat exchangers – A review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 60(C), pages 1367-1386.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:60:y:2016:i:c:p:1367-1386
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.03.024
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