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Suction Line HX
Suction Line HX - Page 4
Suction Line HX
Suction
LINE
Heat
EXCHANGERS
design features
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Protect Compressors, Reduce Maintenance,
Increase Systems Efficiency
Todays high-performance refrigeration systems call
for high-efficiency suction line heat exchangers that can help to protect compressors and
reduce maintenance. Theyre specifically designed to transfer heat from liquid as it
leaves the condenser on the high pressure side of the system to the vapor leaving the
suction line on the low side of the systems evaporator. Heres how you benefit
from Standards SLC & SLS Series:
- Evaporate liquid refrigerant in the vapor
stream, reducing the possibility of compressor damage
- Elevate vapor temperature to help prevent
suction line frosting and condensation
- Subcool liquid to help eliminate liquid line
flash gas
- Increase refrigeration system capacity
Features
- Patented spiral tube design with enhanced surface produces
optimum turbulent flow and the highest heat transfer coefficients.
- The tightly-jacketed outer tube works in tandem with the
enhanced surface spiral inner tube to produce minimum pressure drop and maximum heat
transfer efficiency.
- Two-piece construction with rugged, high-temperature braze
joints for fast, easy installation.
- Broad product range includes 10 SLC (copper) models from 1/2
hp to 20 hp, plus 5 SLS (carbon steel) models from 25 to 50 hp.
- Custom designs in copper or carbon steel are available to
precisely fit your most exacting application requirements.
- All models are UL and CSA listed.
SLS & SLC Selection
Nominal SLC and SLS selections should be based on system
horsepower. This should provide a nominal 10° F subcooling and a nominal 20° F suction
superheat for R-22 and R-502, at 110° F condensing, 25° F suction. (ex. A 3 hp system
requires an SLC-3) Do not select an undersized model to avoid high suction pressure drops
and gas whistling. Models selected based on system hp and liquid line sizes are applicable
for standard low, medium, and high temperature refrigeration systems.
Oversized models can provide additional liquid subcooling, and suction superheat. However,
proper compressor performance can only be attained if the suction gas temperature to the
compressor is not raised above 65° F. |