Kriterien zur Auswahl von Aluminium-Legierungen für Wärmetauscherlamellen

Selecting Al Alloys for Light Weight Heat Exchanger Fins Aluminium usage for heat exchangers for the motor car industry has increased significantly in recent years. The intrinsic advantage of aluminium alloys has enabled the replacement of traditional heat exchanger materials such as brass and copper. Alloy development has enabled the aluminium industry to prepare a range of alloys in different conditions and gauges that can meet the requirements of heat exchanger designers. This paper refers to the background for choice of available alloys and to development trends on a fitness for purpose basis.