Visteon To Launch Innovative Internal Heat Exchanger That Boosts Cooling Capacity and Efficiency of Automotive Air Conditioning
November 13 2008 - 4:16PM
PR Newswire (US)
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 13, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon
Corporation (NYSE:VC) has developed an internal heat exchanger
(IHX) that increases cooling power in a vehicle up to 14 percent.
It uses an innovative coaxial tube design integrated in the
refrigerant circuit for enhanced automotive air conditioning system
performance and efficiency. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The new
internal heat exchanger, which replaces a part of the suction and
liquid refrigerant lines in a traditional R134a system, exchanges
energy in a counter-flow arrangement. When combined with tuning of
the expansion device settings, the IHX increases system cooling
performance up to 14 percent and improve operating efficiency up to
12 percent -- depending on the base system and thermal expansion
valve settings. Applied to the new near drop-in refrigerant
R1234yf, the technology delivers similar performance improvements.
Visteon will launch its first commercial applications during the
first quarter of 2009. As the automotive industry strives to
increase cooling power and improve energy efficiency, Visteon's IHX
supports the European Commission's plans for more efficient mobile
air conditioning systems in order to reduce real-world fuel
consumption and lower CO2 exhaust emissions. Visteon's coaxial IHX
features a unique design that allows compact dimensions and
excellent packaging flexibility while maintaining a low pressure
drop. This intelligent solution also uses a unique design for
adapter blocks, eliminating the need to machine the tube ends,
resulting in superior internal cleanliness and a simplified
manufacturing process. "Visteon has applied its proven expertise in
fluid transport solutions to optimize the component performance of
the IHX, balancing a compact package with low pressure drop and
high heat rejection," said Joy Greenway, president of Visteon's
climate control product group. "As with Visteon's R744 Accumulator
with internal heat exchanger (AccuIHX), we are able to utilize our
unique skills in fluid transport, heat exchangers and systems
integration to assist vehicle manufacturers in achieving optimal
air conditioning system performance, regardless of their
refrigerant selection." Visteon Corporation is a leading global
automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures
innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for
vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and
services to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van
Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany;
the company has facilities in 27 countries and employs
approximately 35,500 people.
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO DATASOURCE:
Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Melissa Andrade of Visteon
Corporation, +1-734-710-5546, Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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