Microchannel Heat Exchangers in Cryogenic Operations
Cryogenic systems operate at extremely low temperatures, usually below -150°C, and are used in applications spanning the aerospace and medical research fields to liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and superconducting technology. Within these systems, it is imperative to attain precise thermal management for process integrity as well as equipment life. Traditional heat exchangers, while functional in usual refrigeration cycles, are prone to failure in the severe conditions of cryogenic operations. Microchannel heat exchangers, though, have one intriguing alternative—coupling high thermal effectiveness, compactness, and mechanical strength to address the challenges of ultra-low-temperature operations.
One of the most striking advantages of microchannel…