Des Champ - Heatpipe (Catalog)
Des Champ - Heatpipe (Catalog)
Des Champ - Heatpipe (Catalog)
HEAT EXCHANGER
Sensible Air-to-Air
Energy Exchangers
Single Units
500 40,000 SCFM
Multiple Units
40,000+ SCFM
COMPACT DESIGN
DES CHAMPS
Heat Exchangers and Energy Recovery Systems
INTRODUCTION
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Introduction ......................................................................................................................1
Model Nomenclature........................................................................................................2
Application Features ........................................................................................................3
Construction Features ......................................................................................................6
Application Considerations ............................................................................................8
Psychrometric Data ........................................................................................................10
Selection Procedure ........................................................................................................11
Heat Exchanger Performance ......................................................................................12
Dimensional Data ..........................................................................................................13
Specifications ..................................................................................................................14
MODEL NOMENCLATURE
H E AT P I P E H E AT E X C H A N G E R
MODEL NUMBER: F H P - 0 7 - 0 1 6 - 0 9 6 - 0 4 8 - A - C
D I G I T: 1, 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6, 7, 8 - 9, 10, 11 - 12, 13, 14 - 15 - 16
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Digit 15: Casing material
A = Aluminum B = Galvannealed C = Stainless Steel
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APPLICATION FEATURES
A L L O W S O U T D O O R A I R D E S I G N P R O B L E M S TO B E S O LV E D
Responsibly Allows Codes to be Met
Use of Des Champs heat pipe heat exchangers
allows the designer to meet ASHRAE Standard
62-1989 ventilation requirements with minimum
energy requirements
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APPLICATION FEATURES
E A S Y TO S E L E C T A N D A P P LY
Compactness
The eight-row heat pipe heat exchanger is only 17 inches
deep in direction of airflow. Compact design allows more
space for other equipment in crowded mechanical rooms.
Size Flexibility
By varying the lengths of the heat pipes, the number of
rows, and the number of tubes in the face of the heat
exchanger, a unit can be designed to fit any location and
meet any performance requirement.
Retrofit Capabilities
The complete size flexibility of the heat pipe heat
exchanger makes replacement of heat transfer wheels in
existing systems easy.
Anticorrosion Coating
A carboline coating suitable for most corrosive
applications is available. Contact the factory for specific
applications.
End Covers
End covers are fabricated using 16-gauge galvan-
nealed steel to protect the individual heat pipes.
Refrigerant
R-22 is utilized as the standard working fluid in
HVAC applications, however, other fluids may be
utilized for specialized applications (contact the
factory).
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
Counterflow Design
The counterflow configuration allows Des Champs
heat pipe heat exchangers to recover up to 90%
of exhausted energy under ideal conditions.
However, the most economical heat recovery
system performance of installed units is between
60 and 70%.
Performance Flexibility
A large selection of row depths and face areas
are available for required energy recovery
performance.
Quality Assurance
Each heat exchanger manufactured by
Des Champs is subjected to a rigorous quality
assurance process to ensure structural integrity
and conformance with design requirements.
C U T- AWAY V I E W O F H E AT P I P E
APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
COUNTERFLOW DESIGN
Having a counterflow design means the exhaust and supply airstreams flow in opposite
directions through separate sides of the heat exchanger.
LEVELING EXCHANGER
Heat pipe heat exchangers are installed with 1/4 inch per ft. tilt angle exhaust end down,
when used for heating or ventilating only, and within an 1/8 inch level end-to-end, when
used for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.
V E R T I C A L I N S TA L L AT I O N
Vertical installation of the heat pipe exchanger is possible if the evaporator (warmer air)
region is on the bottom, and the condenser (cooler air) region is on top.
M U LT I P L E U N I T C O N F I G U R AT I O N S
For larger airflow applications or where space limitations exist, it may be desirable to
install two or more heat pipe heat exchangers in series or in parallel.
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE
The exchangers should be secured rigidly so as not to allow more than 1/8 inch total bow
end-to-end.
DUCT DESIGN
The exchanger is manufactured with a center partition and frame such that standard duct
flanges can be screwed to the frame, using 3/8 inch length sheet metal screws. The duct
design should be in accordance with good practice in establishing a uniform airflow across
entire coil surface.
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F I LT R AT I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Performance specifications are based upon clean air and a clean heat transfer surface. It is
required that adequate filtration be utilized in both exchanger airstreams to insure optimum
performance and minimum maintenance.
ACCESS DOORS
Access doors should be provided to allow periodic inspection of the exchanger and to facil-
itate cleaning when necessary.
D R A I N PA N S
Drain pans are recommended under the entire exchanger both as a condensate collection
system and for cleaning purposes.
T E M P E R AT U R E L I M I TAT I O N S
The heat pipe heat exchanger is a commercial product, designed to be operated at tempera-
tures of 125F and below. If the hot airstream is expected to exceed 125 F, consult the fac-
tory for selection of the proper working fluid.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
Installation of the exchanger should conform to all codes, laws, and regulations applying at
the job site.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
C O N N E C T I O N TO OT H E R A I R
HANDLING UNIT SECTIONS
The heat pipe heat exchanger
casing is best connected to the
duct work by means of flanges.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N A
PA C K A G E D S Y S T E M
The heat pipe heat exchanger is 9
installed directly on the floor.
Sheet metal safe-offs direct the
airflow through the heat
exchanger.
PSYCHROMETRIC DATA
The heat pipe heat exchanger is a sensible heat recovery device. This means latent
heat is not exchanged between the supply and exhaust airstreams, and therefore no
moisture is transferred. However, if the exhaust airstream is cooled below its dew
point, condensation occurs and some latent energy is transferred. Condensation can
thus increase the heat transfer rate and enhance sensible effectiveness, since each
pound of condensed moisture transfers about 1050 Btu to the supply airstream.
The price for this enhanced effectiveness comes in the form of increasing pressure
drops due to the condensate as well as frosting of the exhaust side in the winter.
Therefore, any gains in effectiveness will be offset if frosting is not controlled in
the winter.
Figure 1 shows a typical sensible heat recovery process.
S E N S I B L E H E AT T R A N S F E R
H E AT P I P E FIGURE 1
In summer, the warmer airstream
(outside air) is cooled from point A
to B, while the colder airstream
(exhaust air) is being heated from
%
90
C D
EXHAUST AIR SUMMER
H G ITY
EXHAUST AIR WINTER MID
ELAT IVE HU
E 10% R
F
OUTDOOR AIR WINTER
35 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115
The figure above shows various operating conditions based upon 70% efficiency.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
DEFINITIONS
FA = Total Face Area (in2)
DFV = Design Face Velocity per side
QS = Supply Airflow (CFM, ft3/min)
QE = Exhaust Airflow (CFM, ft3/min)
TF = Tubes in Face of Heat Pipe
FH = Finned Height (inches)
FL = Finned Length (inches)
EL = Finned LengthExhaust Side (inches)
E = Effectiveness (%)
TOA = outside air inlet temperature (F)
TSA = supply air outlet temperature (F)
TRA = return air inlet temperature (F)
SCFMOA = outside air standard CFM
SCFMMIN = lesser of exhaust air or outdoor air standard CFM
Step 1 Determine design face velocity per side, DFV, typically 300 to 600 fpm (feet per min).
Step 2 Determine required face area for both airflows (in2): FA = 144 x (QS + QE)/DFV
Step 3 Select the number of tubes in the face (TF) of the heat pipe to match an
acceptable fin height (FH). FH = 2.125 x TF [Up to 28 tubes per exchanger*]
Step 4 Determine the required finned tube length (FL) based on the face area from Step 2.
FL = FA/FH [Round to the nearest inch.]
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Step 5 Calculate position of center divider. For balanced flows, this will be at the center of
the finned length. For unbalanced flows, this location can be changed to balance the
pressure loss. This will ensure that the individual airflow velocity is close to the
design. For equal DFV on supply and exhaust sides: EL = FL x (QE/(QS + QE))
[Round to the nearest inch.]
Step 6 Select heat pipe rows required in direction of airflow using Figures 2 and 3 to
achieve the required thermal effectiveness and pressure drop.
Step 7 See dimensional data on page 13 for weight and overall dimensions of selected
heat exchanger.
Step 8 Determine leaving supply temperature. The effectiveness (see Figure 2, page 12) is
defined as: E = (SCFMOA/SCFMMIN) x (TOA - TSA)/(TOA - TRA) x 100%
See heat exchanger selection example on page 12 for temperature calculation.
*Each heat pipe heat exchanger can have up to a maximum of 28 tubes in the face. For larger airflows,
it is necessary to combine multiple exchangers with 28 tubes or less per bank. Each individual bank will
have its own casing according to the data in the dimensional section.
HEAT EXCHANGER PERFORMANCE
FIGURE 2
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H E AT E X C H A N G E R
SELECTION EXAMPLE 60
Select a heat pipe heat exchanger for
50
EFFECTIVENESS, %
4,000 SCFM outside air at 95F and 8 ROW
4,000 SCFM exhaust air at 75F with 7 ROW
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a minimum effectiveness of 58%. 6 ROW
5 ROW
Selection: 30 4 ROW
Using Figure 2, DFV = 500 fpm.
20 3 ROW
FA = 144 x (4,000 + 4,000) / 500 = 2,304 in2
2 ROW
For TF = 16, FH = 2.125 x 16 = 34 in. 10
FL = 2,304 / 34 = 67.8 in. [Round to 68]
0
For balanced flow, EL = 34 in. (on center)
330
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
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750
800
Using Figures 2 and 3, at 500 fpm,
FACE VELOCITY (FEET PER MINUTE)
7 rows gives 55% effectiveness and
0.86 in. w.c. pressure loss per side. FIGURE 3
From dimensional data, overall size 2.00
is 74" long x 38" high x 15.25" deep, 1.80 8 ROW
weight = 750 pounds.
A I R P R E S S U R E D R O P, I N . W. C .
1.60 7 ROW
To determine the leaving supply
temperature: 1.40 6 ROW
0.40 2 ROW
0.20
0.00
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H H + 2X*
AIR-TIGHT
CENTER
PARTITION
4"
D L X
L + 6
*Value of x:
If L < 14', X=2"
HEAT PIPE DEPTHS TA B L E 2 If L 14', X=3"
ROWS DEPTH (D) FIN DEPTH
2 5 7/8 4
3 7 3/4 5 7/8 TYPICAL HEAT EXCHANGER DIMENSIONS TA B L E 3
4 9 5/8 7 3/4 Height (H) 14 7/8 21 1/4 27 5/8 34 40 3/8 46 3/4 53 1/8 59 1/2
5 11 1/2 9 5/8
Length (L) 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108-240
6 13 3/8 11 1/2
7 15 1/4 13 3/8
8 17 1/8 15 1/4
Heat Exchanger Weight (lbs) = Base Weight from Table 5 x Correction Factor
WEIGHT CALCULATION TA B L E 5 Note: For larger fin height or fin length require-
ments, multiple exchangers may be combined.
WEIGHT CORRECTION FACTORS Dimensions and weights are for reference only.
FINS PER ROWS DEEP For design purposes, use certified data.
INCH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
11 0.49 0.66 0.83 1.00 1.19 1.38 1.56
For heat exchanger performance selection contact
the factory or your local sales representative.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
D E S I G N A N D C O N S T R U C T I O N F E AT U R E S
1. Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger
Heat pipes shall have 1-inch I.D. seamless, integrally finned 3003 aluminum
tubes with 0.063 inch wall thickness.
Heat pipes shall be a maximum of 2 1/8 inches on center in the face and shall
be 1 7/8 inches on center row-to-row.
Heat pipe fin surface shall be integral to the tube, and shall have a minimum of
0.015 mean fin thickness, tapered root to fin tip. Fin surface from root to fin tip
shall have a minimum of 0.437 inch mean fin height. Fin density shall be 11
fins per inch. Two-component heat pipes such as expanded tube-to-fin shall not
be acceptable in order to prevent efficiency degradation due to eventual weaken-
ing of the fin-to tube bond.
Heat pipes shall have a circumferential capillary wick structure integral to the
inside of each individual tube. The capillary wick structure shall be the result of
a knurling process and shall not degrade the integrity of the heat pipe wall.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The main support for the tilt control package shall consist of a heavy-duty,
large diameter shaft on two heavy-duty, sealed, pillow block bearings at the
center of the heat pipe unit. The arrangement shall be such that the heat pipe
can pivot freely about the axis of the bearings.
The tilt package shall be powered by a heavy-duty drive motor and connecting
linkage.
Temperature sensors shall be placed in the supply entering and leaving
airstreams, and the exhaust leaving airstreams to sense their respective
temperatures.
The tilt package shall be suitable for operation at 0-10 V DC, 4-20 mA, and
0-135 W with full modulation.
The tilt package shall have flexible connectors to minimize cross-contamination
between airstreams, while permitting the heat pipe assembly to tilt. Customer
duct connections shall be rigid.
5. Protective Coating (When Required)
Air dried carboline coating to protect against corrosion. Coating to be factory
applied to supply and exhaust sides.
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DES CHAMPS LABORATORIES INCORPORATED
P.O. Box 220 Douglas Way Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579 [540] 291-1111 FAX [540] 291-2222
1998 Des Champs Laboratories Incorporated HPHE-698/10M
(SUPERSEDES HPHX694)