Data Sheet

Tube-in-tube heat exchanger

Type HE

Increases the system efficiency and protects the system against liquid entering the compressor

Tube-in-tube heat exchanger type HE is used

primarily for heat transfer between the liquid
and suction lines of the refrigeration plant.

The purpose is to utilise the cooling effect,

utilise which without a heat exchanger is
otherwise lost to the ambient air via
uninsulated suction lines.

In the heat exchanger, this effect is used to

subcool the refrigerant liquid.

Features:
• High refrigeration capacity in evaporator
• Helps ensure vapour-free liquid ahead of the
expansion valve
• HE 0.5-1.5: May be used in the following EX
range: Category 3 (Zone 2)
• Maximum utilisation of the evaporator upon
setting the thermostatic expansion valve for
minimum superheat
• Helps prevent sweating and frosted-up
suction lines

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Product specification

Technical data
Table 1: Technical data
Refrigerants R22, R1270(1), R134a, R290(1) , R404A, R407A, R407C, R407F, R448A, R449A, R450A, R452A, R507A, R513A, R600(1), R600a(1)
Operating temperature -60 – 120 °C
Max. working pressure PS / MWP = 28 bar
Max. test pressure Pe = 40 bar

(1)
HE 0.5 - 1.5 only

This product (HE 0.5 - 1.5) is evaluated for R290, R600, R600a and R1270 by ignition source assessment in accordance
with standard EN ISO80079-36.

For complete list of approved refrigerants, visit www.products.danfoss.com and search for individual code numbers,
where refrigerants are listed as part of technical data.

Capacity
Table 2: Capacity
R22 R134a R404A

15D50.11
[Qe]

Danfoss
[kW]

15D52.11
[Qe]

Danfoss
[kW]
15D51.11

[Qe]
Danfoss

[kW]

[t e]
[t e]
[°C] [t e] [°C]

[°C]

Precise heat exchanger sizing can be obtained from the curves which show plant capacity Qe for R22, R134a and
R404A depending on evaporating temperature te.

Example
Plant capacity Qe = 4.5 kW
Refrigerant = R22
Evaporating temperature te = -25 °C
The curve for R22 shows that an HE 4.0 is suitable. The curve for HE 4.0 lies immediately above the intersection of
the lines
through Qee= 4.5 kW and tee= -25 °C.
Heat flow Q during heat exchange is calculated from the formula: Q=k×A×∆tm
Q-heat flow in [W]
k-heat transfer coefficient in [W/m2] [°C]
A transfer area of the heat exchanger in [m2]
∆tm average temperature difference in [°C], calculated from the formula:

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Δtmax . ′ tmin .
Δtm = Δtmax .
In Δtmin .

k × A values Determined by experiment (see table).

K×A
Type Dry suction gas / refrigerant liquid(1)
(normal use in refrigeration plants with fluorinated refrigerants) [W] / [°C]
HE 0.5 2.3
HE 1.0 3.1
HE 1.5 4.9
HE 4.0 11.0
HE 8.0 23.0

(1)
These figures apply to dry gas only.
Even if a thermostatic expansion valve is used, the suction gas will carry very small liquid drops into the suction line.
The fins of the HE catch these drops which then evaporate.
This may result in a smaller superheat than the theoretically calculated value.

Design

16D36.14
Danfoss 1. Suction line connection
2. Liquid line connection
3. Inner chamber
4. Outer chamber

Offset fin sections are built into the inner chamber (3) and result in a turbulent gas flow with minimum flow
resistance. The gas flows straight through without changing direction and without oil pockets.

Refrigerant liquid flows in the opposite direction to the gas, through the small outer chamber (4). The flow is guided
by a built-in wire coil so that maximum heat transfer is achieved. The hot liquid flowing through the outer chamber
normally protects the outer tube from “sweating”.

Dimensions [mm] and weights [kg]

Figure 1: Dimensions [mm] and weights [kg]

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Table 3: Dimensions [mm] and weights [kg]

Volume
Type H1 L L1 L2 øD Net weight Outer cham‐ Inner cham‐
ber[cm3] ber[cm3]
HE 0.5 20 178 10 7 27.5 0.3 8.5 23
HE 1.0 25 268 12 9 30.2 0.5 25 45
HE 1.5 30 323 14 10 36.2 1 40 100
HE 4.0 38 373 20 10 48.3 1.5 80 260
HE 8.0 48 407 29 10 60.3 2.3 175 475

Ordering

Solder connection ODF

Type Liquid line Suction line Code no.
[in.] [mm] [in.] [mm]
– 6 – 12 015D0001
HE 0.5
1/4 – 1/2 – 015D0002
– 10 – 16 015D0003
HE 1.0
3/8 – 5/8 – 015D0004
– 12 – 18 015D0005
HE 1.5
1/2 – 3/4 – 015D0006
– 12 – 28 015D0007
HE 4.0
1/2 – 1 1/8 – 015D0008
– 16 – 42 015D0009
HE 8.0
5/8 – 1 5/8 – 015D0010

Generally, the size of an HE heat exchanger can be determined from the connections corresponding to the pipe
dimensions of the refrigeration plant.

The design is such that normal suction gas velocities are achieved, with a subsequent small pressure drop. Thus the
heat exchanger capacity will match plant capacity.

At the same time, oil return to the compressor is ensured.

If the main object is to avoid sweating and frosting-up of the suction line, the HE can be chosen one size larger than
the size determined by the capacity. An HE used as an auxiliary condenser must always be selected according to the
connection dimensions.

Certificates, declarations, and approvals

The list contains all certificates, declarations, and approvals for this product type. Individual code number may have
some or all of these approvals, and certain local approvals may not appear on the list.

Some approvals may change over time. You can check the most current status at danfoss.com or contact your local
Danfoss representative if you have any questions.

Table 4: Certificates, declarations, and approvals

File name Document type Document topic Approvals Authority
Danfoss 034L9625.AB Manufacturers Declaration PED/RoHS Danfoss
Danfoss 034R9541.AA Manufacturers Declaration China RoHS Danfoss
Document - EAC RU Д-
EAC Declaration EAC EAC
DK.БЛ08.В.00327_18
Document - LLC CDC EURO-TYSK
UA Declaration TYSK TYSK
UA.089.D.00001-19

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