In response to rapidly growing demand for microchannel coils, Kaltra has expanded its production capacity to 3,000,000 units annually. With over 800,000 heat exchangers manufactured in 2024 alone, this significant capacity increase marks a major milestone in the company’s production capabilities.
Kaltra announces new advancements in microchannel coil technology with the introduction of heat exchangers featuring tubes with axially-graded port sizes. These innovative tubes incorporate ports with progressively increasing/decreasing hydraulic diameters along the direction of airflow.
With the introduction of its online selection software, MCHEselect, Kaltra enhances customer support by offering comprehensive solutions for microchannel heat exchangers – from performance simulations and product selection to manufacturing and deployment.
As part of its ongoing strategy to expand the applications and market reach of microchannel heat exchangers, Kaltra has introduced a new line of air-to-water microchannel coils, meticulously designed and optimized for specific uses.
Previous studies have examined refrigerant distribution across tubes in microchannel evaporators. Various methods have been explored to minimize refrigerant maldistribution between tubes, including specialized inlet manifold designs with DX distributors, flash gas bypassing, coil geometry optimization, and refrigerant charge control.
The Australian microchannel coil market expands rapidly as an increasing number of HVAC manufacturers and service providers integrate MCHE technology into cutting-edge equipment and innovative solutions. With this growing demand, Kaltra is strategically positioned to capture a significant share of the local MCHE market in 2025-2027.
In this article, Kaltra addresses frequently asked questions regarding the impact of heat exchanger inclination angle on its performance, including capacity and pressure drop on the airside. Both the heat transfer coefficient and air pressure drop were examined under dry and wet conditions through experimental investigation.
