Quote Originally Posted by aaron_k View Post
OK, let's not talk about software that calculates the cap tube length. The software from Danfoss is suspect (based on other postings here). I see a reference to books that are introductions to refrigeration mentioned from time and again. What is the title of the book that contains all the formulae surrounding cap tube design? In other words, the formulae that form the basis of any simulation. Any titles come to mind?
There are quite a few papers on this subject and the following links are a good start.

http://www.sjtuirc.sjtu.edu.cn/news/...20solution.pdf


http://www.scienceasia.org/2002.28.n1/v28_071_076.pdf

Both are good referances but there is not a simple formulae that can be used on your calculator!!

Chef