1) Spring/fall
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
Dimple size 5mm
Freeze cycle time (min)
Dimple size 5mm
-18°C
Freeze cycle time (min)
This area varies
2) Summer
-18°C
3) Winter
2) Summer
3) Winter
12
Smaller dimple size
Freeze cycle time (min)
Larger dimple size
-18°C
Freeze cycle time (min)
Smaller dimple size
Freeze cycle time (min)
Larger dimple size
-18°C
Freeze cycle time (min)
-18°C
-18°C