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Evap
ora
tor
temp (°C)
Evap
ora
tor
temp (°C)
1) Spring/fall
2) Summer
Dimple size 5mm
Smaller dimple size
-18°C
-18°C
Freeze cycle time (min)
Freeze cycle time (min)
3) Winter
Larger dimple size
-18°C
Freeze cycle time (min)
Comparison of the evaporator temperature curves finds that the red-colored area varies
in different seasons.
Note: It is assumed that the water temperature is the same in these examples as the
time to reach the zero degrees mark is different.
1) Spring/fall
2) Summer
Dimple size 5mm
Smaller dimple size
-18°C
-18°C
Freeze cycle time (min)
Freeze cycle time (min)
3) Winter
Larger dimple size
-18°C
Freeze cycle time (min)
This area varies
Evap
ora
tor
temp (°C)
Evap
ora
tor
temp (°C)
Evap
ora
tor
temp (°C)
Evap
ora
tor
temp (°C)