A regressive model for dynamic instabilities during the condensation of R404A and R507 refrigerants

Abstract

This paper presents the results of experimental research and mathematical modelling on the influence of dynamic instabilities on the condensation phase change of R507 refrigerant in tubular mini-channels. This agent is currently being utilised as a temporary substitute for R404A, with R448A intended as the target substitute. In addition to the results, this paper contains a dimensional analysis procedure based on the Π-Buckingham theorem that has allowed for the development of a regressive model for the velocities of the dynamic instabilities. The experimental part of this paper was conducted using tubular mini-channels with internal diameters of 1.44, 2.3, and 3.3 mm.