Review of defrosting methods

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Study of frost properties correlating with frost formation types

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Dropwise Condensation Modeling Suitable for Superhydrophobic Surfaces

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Condensation and freezing of droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces

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A review of electrohydrodynamic enhancement of heat transfer

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Freezing of water droplets on solid surfaces: An experimental and numerical study

Chaudhary, G., & Li, R. (2014) · Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science · doi:10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2014.04.007 · Cited by 242 · see citing works

Frost formation on a super-hydrophobic surface under natural convection conditions

Liu, Z., Gou, Y., Wang, J., & Cheng, S. (2008) · International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer · doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2008.03.026 · Cited by 223 · see citing works

Experimental comparison and analysis on silica gel and polymer coated fin-tube heat exchangers

Ge, T., Dai, Y., Wang, R. Z., & Peng, Z. (2010) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2010.03.020 · Cited by 192 · see citing works

A review of frosting in air-to-air energy exchangers

Rafati Nasr, M., Fauchoux, M., Besant, R. W., & Simonson, C. J. (2014) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2013.10.038 · Cited by 191 · see citing works

Use of compound desiccant to develop high performance desiccant cooling system

Jia, C. X., Dai, Y., Wu, J., & Wang, R. Z. (2006) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2006.04.001 · Cited by 165 · see citing works

Fabrication and anti-frosting performance of super hydrophobic coating based on modified nano-sized calcium carbonate and ordinary polyacrylate

Wang, H., Tang, L., Wu, X., Dai, W., & Qiu, Y. (2007) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2007.04.006 · Cited by 162 · see citing works

Effect of contact angle on water droplet freezing process on a cold flat surface

Huang, L., Liu, Z., Liu, Y., Gou, Y., & Wang, L. (2012) · Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science · doi:10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2012.02.002 · Cited by 158 · see citing works

A novel Temperature–Humidity–Time defrosting control method based on a frosting map for air-source heat pumps

Zhu, J., Sun, Y., Wang, W., Ge, Y., Li, L., & Liu, J. (2015) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2015.02.005 · Cited by 149 · see citing works

Effect of surface treatments on the frosting/defrosting behavior of a fin-tube heat exchanger

Jhee, S., Lee, K.-S., & Kim, W.-S. (2002) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/s0140-7007(02)00008-7 · Cited by 149 · see citing works

Frost deposition on cold surfaces

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Effects of surface characteristic on frosting and defrosting behaviors of fin-tube heat exchangers

Wang, F., Liang, C., Yang, M., Fan, C., & Zhang, X. (2015) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.10.090 · Cited by 142 · see citing works

Analysis on a hybrid desiccant air-conditioning system

Jia, C. X., Dai, Y., Wu, J., & Wang, R. Z. (2006) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2006.02.016 · Cited by 140 · see citing works

Performances of air source heat pump system for a kind of mal-defrost phenomenon appearing in moderate climate conditions

Wang, W., Feng, Y. C., Zhu, J. H., Li, L. T., Guo, Q. C., & Lu, W. P. (2013) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.12.054 · Cited by 138 · see citing works

Performance study of silica gel coated fin-tube heat exchanger cooling system based on a developed mathematical model

Ge, T., Dai, Y., & Wang, R. Z. (2011) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2010.12.047 · Cited by 136 · see citing works

A study of frost nucleation on flat surfaces

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Field test investigation of the characteristics for the air source heat pump under two typical mal-defrost phenomena

Wang, W., Xiao, J., Guo, Q. C., Lu, W. P., & Feng, Y. C. (2011) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.05.047 · Cited by 130 · see citing works

Experimental Study on Frost Structure on Surfaces With Different Hydrophilicity: Density and Thermal Conductivity

Shin, J., Tikhonov, A. V., & Kim, C. (2003) · Journal of Heat Transfer · doi:10.1115/1.1518496 · Cited by 123 · see citing works

界面熱的コンダクタンスのための音響的不整合モデルと拡散不整合モデルの間の内挿:InN/GaN超格子への適用

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Frost formation and anti-icing performance of a hydrophobic coating on aluminum

Wang, Z.-J., Kwon, D.-J., Lawrence DeVries, K., & Park, J.-M. (2015) · Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science · doi:10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2014.09.003 · Cited by 116 · see citing works

Comparison of heat pump performance using fin-and-tube and microchannel heat exchangers under frost conditions

Shao, L.-L., Yang, L., & Zhang, C.-L. (2010) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.08.021 · Cited by 112 · see citing works

Enhanced cooling for LED lighting using ionic wind

Chen, I. Y., Guo, M.-Z., Yang, K., & Wang, C. (2012) · International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer · doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2012.10.015 · Cited by 111 · see citing works

Frosting and defrosting characteristics of a fin according to surface contact angle

Kim, K., & Lee, K.-S. (2011) · International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer · doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2011.02.065 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

A novel defrosting control method based on the degree of refrigerant superheat for air source heat pumps

Jiang, Y., Dong, J., Qu, M., Deng, S., & Yao, Y. (2013) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2013.05.016 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

Experimental study on frost release on fin-and-tube heat exchangers by use of a novel anti-frosting paint

Huang, L., Liu, Z., Liu, Y., Gou, Y., & Wang, J. (2009) · Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science · doi:10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2009.06.002 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

Frost formation on a plate with different surface hydrophilicity

Lee, H.-U., Shin, J.-M., Ha, S., Choi, B., & Lee, J.-K. (2004) · International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer · doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.05.021 · Cited by 107 · see citing works

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A study on the performance enhancement of heat pump using electric heater under the frosting condition: Heat pump under frosting condition

Kwak, K., & Bai, C. (2010) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2009.10.016 · Cited by 101 · see citing works

Frost retardation of an air-source heat pump by the hot gas bypass method

Byun, J.-S., Lee, J., & Duk, J. C. (2007) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2007.05.006 · Cited by 100 · see citing works

Effect of fin types of outdoor fan-supplied finned-tube heat exchanger on periodic frosting and defrosting performance of a residential air-source heat pump

Huang, D., Ri-Jing, Z., Liu, Y., & Yi, D.-B. (2014) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.11.052 · Cited by 99 · see citing works

Applying refrigerant mixtures with thermal glide in cold climate air-source heat pumps

Hakkaki-Fard, A., Aidoun, Z., & Ouzzane, M. (2013) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.10.033 · Cited by 97 · see citing works

The application of photo-coupler for frost detecting in an air-source heat pump

Byun, J.-S., Jeon, C.-D., Jung, J.-H., & Lee, J. (2005) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2005.06.008 · Cited by 95 · see citing works

Frosting and defrosting on rigid superhydrohobic surface

Jing, T., Kim, Y., Lee, S., Kim, D., Kim, J., & Hwang, W. (2013) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.02.105 · Cited by 95 · see citing works

An experimental investigation on reverse-cycle defrosting performance for an air source heat pump using an electronic expansion valve

Qu, M., Xia, L., Deng, S., & Jiang, Y. (2011) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.11.057 · Cited by 94 · see citing works

An experimental study on minimizing frost deposition on a cold surface under natural convection conditions by use of a novel anti-frosting paint. Part I. Anti-frosting performance and comparison with the uncoated metallic surface

Liu, Z., Wang, H., Zhang, X., Meng, S., & Ma, C. (2006) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2005.05.018 · Cited by 93 · see citing works

Experimental measurements of the surface coating and water retention effects on frosting performance of microchannel heat exchangers for heat pump systems

Moallem, E., Cremaschi, L., Fisher, D. E., & Padhmanabhan, S. (2012) · Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science · doi:10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2012.01.022 · Cited by 91 · see citing works

Frosting and defrosting characteristics of surface-treated louvered-fin heat exchangers: Effects of fin pitch and experimental conditions

Kim, K., & Lee, K.-S. (2013) · International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer · doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2013.01.036 · Cited by 89 · see citing works

Hot gas defrost model development and validation

Hoffenbecker, N., Klein, S. A., & Reindl, D. T. (2005) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2004.08.016 · Cited by 84 · see citing works

Experiment investigation of reverse cycle defrosting methods on air source heat pump with TXV as the throttle regulator

Ding, Y., Ma, G., Chai, Q., & Jiang, Y. (2004) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2004.01.008 · Cited by 84 · see citing works

Investigation of the possibility of frost release from a cold surface

Wu, X. M., & Webb, R. L. (2001) · Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science · doi:10.1016/s0894-1777(01)00045-0 · Cited by 82 · see citing works

Heat transfer enhancement by needle-arrayed electrodes – An EHD integrated cooling system

Huang, R.-T., Sheu, W., & Wang, C. (2009) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2009.03.017 · Cited by 80 · see citing works

Drainage of frost melt water from vertical brass surfaces with parallel microgrooves

Rahman, M. A., & Jacobi, A. M. (2011) · International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer · doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2011.11.015 · Cited by 77 · see citing works

Minimising frost growth on cold surfaces exposed to humid air by means of crosslinked hydrophilic polymeric coatings

Okoroafor, E. U., & Newborough, M. (2000) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/s1359-4311(99)00056-3 · Cited by 76 · see citing works

An improved model for predicting performance of finned tube heat exchanger under frosting condition, with frost thickness variation along fin

Tso, C. P., Cheng, Y. C., & Lai, A. C. K. (2006) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2005.04.009 · Cited by 75 · see citing works

Air-side performance evaluation of three types of heat exchangers in dry, wet and periodic frosting conditions

Zhang, P., & Hrnjak, P. S. (2009) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2008.11.006 · Cited by 75 · see citing works

Experimental study on frosting suppression for a finned-tube evaporator using ultrasonic vibration

Wang, D., Tao, T., Xu, G., Luo, A., & Kang, S. (2011) · Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science · doi:10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2011.03.002 · Cited by 73 · see citing works

Performance of a showcase refrigeration system with multi-evaporator during on–off cycling and hot-gas bypass defrost

Cho, H., Kim, Y., & Jang, I. (2004) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2004.11.006 · Cited by 71 · see citing works

Dynamic simulation of air-source heat pump during hot-gas defrost

Liu, Z., Tang, G.-F., & Zhao, F.-Y. (2003) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/s1359-4311(03)00002-4 · Cited by 71 · see citing works

A new method for preventing air-source heat pump water heaters from frosting

Zhang, L., Fujinawa, T., & Saikawa, M. (2012) · International Journal of Refrigeration · doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2012.04.004 · Cited by 70 · see citing works

Effect of frost growth on the performance of louvered finned tube heat exchangers

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Refrigerant flow instability as a means to predict the need for defrosting the evaporator in a retail display freezer cabinet

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An analysis of the feasibility and characteristics of photoelectric technique applied in defrost-control

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Influences of surface hydrophilicity on frost formation on a vertical cold plate under natural convection conditions

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Experimental study on instantaneously shedding frozen water droplets from cold vertical surface by ultrasonic vibration

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Experimental study on frosting/defrosting characteristics of microgrooved metal surfaces

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The growth of ice crystals in an electric field

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Air-side performance of a parallel-flow parallel-fin (PF2) heat exchanger in sequential frosting

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Modelling and experimental validation of the hot-gas defrost process of an air-cooled evaporator

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Experimental analysis of frost formation with the presence of an electric field on fin and tube evaporator

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Thermofluid characteristics of frosted finned-tube heat exchangers

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Some observations of the frost formation in free convection: with and without the presence of electric field

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Ice detection in heat pumps and coolers

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Experimental study of the effects of fin surface characteristics on defrosting behavior

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A new method for preventing HP from frosting

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Air-Side Surface Wettability Effects on the Performance of Slit-Fin-and-Tube Heat Exchangers Operating Under Wet-Surface Conditions

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An experimental study of the correlation for predicting the frost height in applying the photoelectric technology

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Effect of Vortices Induced by Corona Discharge on Free-Convection Heat Transfer From a Vertical Plate

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Effects of surface characteristics on liquid behaviors on fin surfaces during frosting and defrosting processes

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Experimental study on defrosting mechanism of intermittent ultrasonic resonance for a finned-tube evaporator

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Effects of microgroove geometry on the early stages of frost formation and frost properties

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Some Effects of an Electric Field on Heat Transfer From a Vertical Plate in Free Convection

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A new method of defrosting evaporator coils

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Frosting of heat pump with heat recovery facility

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Performance of residential air-to-air heat exchangers during operation with freezing and periodic defrosts

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Oscillation effects on frost formation and liquid droplet solidification on a cold plate in atmospheric air flow

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Incipient Phenomena of Frost Formation

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Condensation, Frost Formation, and Frost Melt-Water Retention Characteristics on Microgrooved Brass Surfaces Under Natural Convection

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Improving reverse cycle defrosting performance of air source heat pumps using thermal storage-based refrigerant sub-cooling energy

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Ultrasonic Frost Suppression

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Study on the operating performance of cross hot-gas bypass defrosting system for air-to-water screw heat pumps

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Condensate drainage performance of a plain fin-and-tube heat exchanger constructed from anisotropic micro-grooved fins

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An experimental study on minimizing frost deposition on a cold surface under natural convection conditions by use of a novel anti-frosting paint. Part II. Long-term performance, frost layer observation and mechanism analysis

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