انواع کوندانسور Condensing Unit

Condensers are essential components in HVAC and refrigeration systems. They expel heat absorbed from indoor spaces and allow the refrigerant to change from gas to liquid. The type of condenser chosen directly impacts energy efficiency, environmental footprint, and system design flexibility.

In this article, we’ll explore the main types of condensers, their applications, and how Clivet, a European HVAC leader, incorporates these technologies into its advanced product line—now available in Iran through Atrina HVAC Solutions.

What is a Condenser?

A condenser is a heat exchanger that removes heat from high-pressure refrigerant vapor and converts it into liquid form by transferring the heat to air or water.

There are three main categories of HVAC condensers:

Air-Cooled Condensers

How They Work:

Heat is expelled into the surrounding air via fans and finned coils.

Applications:

• Split and packaged systems

• Rooftop units

• VRF/VRV systems

Advantages:

• Easy to install

• Low maintenance

• No need for water supply

Clivet’s Use Case:

Clivet integrates air-cooled condensers in many of its rooftop units, modular chillers, and split systems. These units often feature EC fans, microchannel coils, and inverter compressors to maximize efficiency and reduce footprint.

Water-Cooled Condensers

How They Work:

These condensers use water to absorb and carry away the heat from the refrigerant.

Applications:

• High-rise buildings

• Industrial cooling

• Data centers

Advantages:

• Higher efficiency than air-cooled systems

• Smaller unit size

• Quieter operation

Clivet Solutions:

Clivet offers shell & tube, brazed plate, and coaxial condensers in its water-cooled chillers and heat recovery systems. These are ideal for integration into central plants and support BMS-controlled water flow for optimal operation.

Evaporative Condensers

How They Work:

Combine the benefits of air and water cooling by spraying water over condenser coils while a fan pulls air through.

Applications:

• Industrial refrigeration

• Cooling towers

• Process cooling

Advantages:

• Very efficient in hot climates

• Reduced water and energy consumption compared to purely water-cooled systems

Clivet Application:

Though less common in residential solutions, Clivet integrates evaporative cooling principles in select high-performance heat pump systems and rooftop units, especially where environmental sustainability is a key goal.

Specialty Condensers by Clivet

Integrated Condensers in Rooftop Units

Clivet rooftop systems combine condenser and evaporator in a single cabinet. Features include:

• Free-cooling capability

• Heat recovery options

• Low-noise operation

Condensing Units for VRF Systems

In Clivet’s multi-split and VRF systems, outdoor condenser units are designed for modular scalability and include:

• Inverter control

• DC twin rotary compressors

• Advanced refrigerant circuit management

Dual-Purpose Condensers (Heat Recovery)

These units work as both condensers and heat exchangers for domestic hot water production.

Comparing Condenser Types