Customer Connection, T/CCI’s Monthly Newsletter Addressed Thermal Migration

Decatur, IL, April 19, 2015 –(PR.com)– Customer Connection, T/CCI’s monthly newsletter reported how the company’s manufacturing engineers recommend “best practices” to minimize the risks of thermal migration.

Thermal Migration is a condition by which refrigerant moves statically throughout a refrigeration system due to changes in the climatic conditions. The nature of the refrigerant is such that it will always flow to the coldest area and since conditions are static and the refrigerant has density then gravity has a minor influence. In most instances some or all of the following conditions must be met to create this undesirable condition: high solar load, large glass surface area, high delta temperature between daytime and nighttime (low humidity ambient), significant elevation differences between system components, and vehicle is not operational for a period of time (days, weeks).

Knowing that the main causes of thermal migration are climate conditions, T/CCI engineers recommend that following “best practices” to minimize the risks of thermal migration.

· Utilize a check valve in the suction line at the compressor
· Use an Oil Separator at the discharge line to reduce oil circulation in the system and maintain higher volume in the compressor
· Eliminate “J” pipes of evaporator in and out, mount Block TXV horizontal and straighten 90 degree turns into block valve
· Using logic module cycle the compressor 3-5 times rapidly at start up

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T/CCI (www.tccimfg.com) manufactures built to last quality, dependable, and environmentally safe compressors for a wide range of vehicle applications. Widely respected, ISO-certified T/CCI is a global leader with over 50 years’ experience manufacturing heavy duty compressors and clutches for the mobile air-conditioning and refrigeration industries, including for a wide range of vehicles from construction and military to heavy-duty trucking and bus transit. This wide range of OEM heavy duty compressors supplies companies such as Caterpillar, CNH, Navistar, ThermoKing, and Carrier. Global customers recognize value of a well-respected HVAC supplier with advanced technologies including the custom LabView based acquisition system designed to protect the quality and accuracy of data.

T/CCI’s global footprint spans manufacturing locations in China, Argentina, and Illinois with warehousing, sales, and engineering in Illinois, Texas, China, Argentina, Ireland, Germany, and Spain. A team of highly skilled engineers are dedicated to providing fast, responsive service, and custom designed solutions. T/CCI provides the industry with the latest in innovative compressor designs, testing, manufacturing, and quality assurance processes.

T/CCI’s CNC Machining division is respected for high precision large format including metal turning, milling, drilling, and assembly. With services that range from design to assembly, T/CCI is a full service manufacturing partner to many large companies and in industries from construction to oil fracking to railroads. The T/CCI Climatic Wind Tunnel is located in Decatur, IL. Wind tunnel engineers are on-site with direct access to a multi-million dollar R & D lab and engineering test facility. The climatic wind tunnel tests air conditioning cool down, heater warm-up, defrosting, defogging, engine & transmission cooling, road loads, inclines, trailer towing, city traffic simulation, front end airflow, hot or cold soak evaluations and custom test development. Key attributes of the tunnel include temperature control, humidity range, airflow dynamometer, repeat-ability and solar simulation. Follow T/CCI on Twitter at @TCCI_Mfg.

T/CCI Manufacturing
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DCC Marketing
Julie Armstrong
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TCCIEuropePR@tccimfg.com
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