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  • KISE Journal of Korean Institute of Surface Engineering
  • Volume 49(5); 2016
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KISE Journal of Korean Institute of Surface Engineering 2016;49(5):439-446. Published online: Nov, 30, -0001

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Failure Analysis of Condenser Fin Tubes of Package Type Air Conditioner for Navy Vessel

  • Park, Hyoung Hun;Hwang, Yang Jin;Lee, Kyu Hwan;
    Busan Center, Defense Agency for Technology and Quality;Surface Technology Division, Korea Institute of Materials Science Changwon;Surface Technology Division, Korea Institute of Materials Science Changwon;
Abstract

In 2015, a fin tube (Cu-Ni 70/30 alloy) of package type heat exchanger for navy vessel was perforated through the wall which led to refrigerant leakage. This failure occurred after only one year since its installation. In this study, cause of the failure

Keywords Heat exchanger;Fin tube;Cu-Ni alloy;Erosion corrosion;Crevice corrosion;Sea water;