ACU Heat Exchanger Project
Document the heat exchanger here according to Instructions.
Open Source Ecology, an "open source economy" created with the goal of innovating efficient tools for practical use. This project had the goal of using a heat exchanger consisting of pipe-and-fittings design to achieve the specifications unique to this project yet generalized enough to have a global impact.
Performance Requirements
- 50,000+ BTU heat source
- 2 GPM output water flow-rate
- System Pressure at a minimum of 30 PSI
- 140 degrees Fahrenheit output water temperature
Drawings
SketchUp Video
There was board insulation placed around the outside walls of the heat exchanger to increase heat transferred to the water. Additionally, the temperature gauge and pressure gauge were used for the purposes of testing the design and not intended for the final product. Open Source Ecology compatibility was necessary to ensure the product could be integrated into the global village construction set and door for easy cleaning.
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