The Automotive Tube and Fin Air Conditioning Condenser

This paper provides a description of the general design requirements of an automotive air conditioning condenser and some specification requirements it must meet. One type of automotive tube and fin condenser being built today is presented. The process from raw material to shipping with performance data showing the effects of capacity when using different tubing material is discussed. A brief description of the different fin arrangements currently in automotive use, with some basic information is also presented.