Revolution in Cooling Tech: Research finds 3D Printed Condenser Outperforms Traditional Designs

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a compact water-cooled condenser using additive manufacturing (AM), demonstrating a significant performance improvement over conventional heat exchanger designs. Published in the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, the study introduces a 3D-printed aluminum condenser for R134a refrigerant with internal features tailored to maximize heat transfer […]

Apr 11, 2025 - 08:28
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Revolution in Cooling Tech: Research finds 3D Printed Condenser Outperforms Traditional Designs
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a compact water-cooled condenser using additive manufacturing (AM), demonstrating a significant performance improvement over conventional heat exchanger designs. Published in the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, the study introduces a 3D-printed aluminum condenser for R134a refrigerant with internal features tailored to maximize heat transfer […]