Condensing is the act, or practice, of condensation in any form. Condensation is the change of the physical state of matter from gaseous phase into liquid phase, and is the reverse of evaporating.
It usually occurs when a vapour is cooled, and/or compressed, to its saturation limit when the molecular density in the gas phase reaches its maximal threshold.
Condenser coils absorb heat from the evaporator coil and transfers it to a disposal point. Sensible and latent heat is extracted from the compressed refrigerant (causing it to liquefy) and this heat is then rejected to a cooling medium. The medium may be air or water - or in the case of an evaporative condenser, a combination of both.
The secondary function of a condenser is utilisation of its gas pressure to discharge liquid refrigerant to the expansion valve.
Condensers are typically heat exchangers which can be specifically designed to meet your requirement meaning we can offer many different designs/styles ranging from small (hand-held) to very large industrial-scale units used in plant processes. We design condensers for use in air conditioning, industrial chemical processes (such as distillation, steam power plants or nuclear power plants) and many other heat-exchange systems.
As with all of our coils, once a design has been finalised, we can manufactured from a wide range of materials to ensure your coil is best suited for the intended application. Fin materials available are plain aluminium, vinyl coated or plain copper plus several coating options are also available for varying environments - check out our Fin Technologies page for more information.
As condensers tend to be outside units, they are susceptible to collecting dust, pollen and other debris from the environment they are situated in - so regular cleaning and upkeep of the system is essential to get the best out of it. A stiff nylon brush, a can of commercial cleaning solution and a hose are usually sufficient to remove any build-up of dirt as long as cleaning is carried out carefully. As with interior unit cleaning jobs, turn off power to the unit before starting, for your safety and if the unit has not been cleaned in some time, it may be best to call in a professional AC service to clean the coils thoroughly.
"Your condenser unit runs more efficiently when excess heat leaves the system quickly; so keeping the coils clean can lower your running costs and may also lengthen the lifespan of your system."
Water coils are the most straight forward heat exchanger we manufacture but also have the widest variety of uses as chilled water, low pressure hot water (LPHW) units, fan coils, heaters, chilled beams (with or without heating circuits), glycol coils and many more different applications.
Whether the brief is for comfort cooling, specialist multi-stage DX systems or industrial/commercial projects - we can help by selecting units to meet a wide range of temperatures from HVAC to low temperature freezing applications.
Condensing is the act, or practice, of condensation in any form. Condensation is the change of the physical state of matter from gaseous phase into liquid phase, and is the reverse of evaporating.
A chilled beam is a type of convection HVAC system designed to heat or cool large buildings or office spaces. Beehive design and produce two types of chilled beam coils - passive or active.
We have extensive experience in manufacturing CO2 Evaporator coils of all types and have been doing so for many years. We can assist with design of your coil to ensure it meets the latest BS EN 378 requirements whether you have a sub or trans-critical CO2 system.
Steam coils are used in both industrial and HVAC applications and are used to heat air when steam is available. Finned tubes are almost always used in steam coil applications and this type of coil makes use of the latent heat that is released by the steam when it condenses so it is a very effective way of heating air.
All of our units are manufactured to the current PED standards and supplied with a comprehensive warranty and we are also proud to hold the latest ISO 9001:2015 accreditation - enhancing both the quality of our service as well as our products. Please contact us for a copy of our current BSI certificate.
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