Structural optimization of a dual-purpose evaporation/gas-cooling cabin-side microchannel heat exchanger for a novel CO2 automotive air-conditioning system

Key Points

• Improved thermal performance results in better energy efficiency for automotive air-conditioning systems.
• The analysis showed a significant reduction in cooling load with optimized designs, enhancing overall system effectiveness.
• Assessment focuses on structural optimization of microchannel heat exchangers for dual evaporation and gas cooling.
• Highlights the potential for more sustainable automotive air-conditioning solutions based on CO2, pushing further innovation.