The Cyclone Design is edging closer to production, first orders.

Alright, The "cyclone" design is edging closer to production. I am awaiting an order for some sheet metal, tubing for my heat exchangers, as well as the necessary caps.

As seen below, I've really gone to town with this design. The reservoir as well as the radiator for the condenser has migrated closer to the enclosure. I have also added some ducting for cooling, and internal temperature control. Depending on condenser temps, I may use the cold air blowing through the warm radiator to keep the interior of the enclosure, which is to be sound insulated, around 70 degrees.

I have ordered the sheet metal for the reservoir, and will be bronzing the sucker together soon. Basically, I mean brazing. The metal is stainless steel, mainly becuase it is less expensive than copper. Even on the heat exchanger shells, the large tubes are stainless steel. Plus, I wanted to keep to more noble metals, CU being of the noblest, and stainless steel being quite close. These metals greatly resist galvanic corrosion.

Anyways, some pictures for you. I'll post the brazing process when I get the parts. Its looking like I wont receive them until next Tuesday, so I am uncertain as to when I'll be able to get it to ya.

For now, here are some pictures. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

Alright... What do all those bits do? Some labels would be nice

Yes...

Solidworks?

I labeled the relevant pieces.

The TXV, Condenser, Cooler, Filter Drier, Pumps. Is that good?

Still quite confusing.. How about a top down block diagram?

And what's a TXV?

Thermostatic Expansion Valve - This is the metering device that regulates the pressure of the entire system. It works by sensing the suction temperature with a sensor attached to the suction line near the compressor and opens and closes the valve according to that temperature.

A block diagram would probably be better. I'll cook one up later tonight, or tomorrow.

Basically, the design incorporates your normal a/c designs; however with some additions.

Both heat exchangers, the cooler and condenser incorporate what I am calling a "cyclone" design. It is a tube, in tube construction.

Inside each shell is a heat exchanger (condenser or evap for the cooler). Then, a 2 inch diameter tube creates an inner wall, for lower volume. The water inlets are to enter from the side, creating a whirlpool like flow.

The condenser loop has been redesigned to incorporate an evaporative reservoir cooler. There will be fans blowing air over the water to cool it in conjunction with the radiator. It is actually quite effective.

But I'll get that diagram up as soon as possible. Still cant be doing any building until at least next Tuesday. So expect to see results after the holiday approaching December. My desk is almost finished, so work on this will be a priority very soon.

Alright, I put together a block diagram.

Questions?

Oh, and I ditched the evaporative cooler.

BLoody hell! I didn't have even enough silver alloy to braze the first cap.... Got halfway done... way too thin.

Ordered some thicker rods.