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Difference between FNH side discharge capacitor and FNVT outdoor top discharge capacitor

  • Release time: 2026-09-02

Difference between FNH side discharge capacitor and FNVT outdoor top discharge capacitor

FNH and FNVT are air-cooled condensers, which are characterized by the exhaust direction of hot air, which determines their space requirements and heat recovery risks.

The FNH capacitor performs lateral discharge; Their fans exhaust hot air to the side of the equipment. When installed outdoors, it needs a low free height, but it needs to keep a distance of at least 600 mm from walls or other obstacles to prevent hot air from recycling. If this distance is not met, the internal temperature of the condenser may rise to 6 C.

The FNVT capacitor performs vertical top discharge; Hot air flows upward, away from nearby vertical surfaces. This model requires at least 1200mm vertical free space above the fan, but supports installation from 300mm side wall. This is an important advantage in a narrow outdoor courtyard surrounded by high walls.

Under the rated ambient temperature of 35°C, the two models have very similar thermal performance on the same exchange surface. Laboratory tests show that the difference in rated capacity between FNH and FNVT is less than 4%, and the fan and coil power are the same. Actual differences occur under installation conditions with physical restrictions.

The risk of hot air recovery is the main weakness of FNH in closed space. Recirculation occurs when hot air discharged from the side hits the wall and returns to the air inlet of the condenser. This situation will reduce the effective capacity of the equipment by as much as 21% and increase the condensing pressure of the compressor.

With its excellent discharge design, FNVT significantly reduces this risk in a confined space. Nevertheless, according to xindacool's technical guidelines, FNVT should not be installed under the roof or cantilever that hinders the vertical output of hot air. Obstacles smaller than 1200 mm will cause recirculation problems, even in high discharge equipment.

Operational noise is another important selection factor. FNVT models usually put the fan at the top to generate upward acoustic radiation; FNH makes noise to the side. If the capacitor is located near a window or a residential area, the model whose noise direction does not affect the occupied space should be selected. The sound level difference between two rounds is about 2-3 dB(A) of equivalent power.

Both types of condensers must be correctly paired with DL, DD or DJ series air coolers, and a safety margin of 15% should be applied to the calculated cooling load. In addition, when space conditions require different flow arrangements, alternatives such as FNV or FNL can be evaluated. Never base on the rated power without analyzing the geometry of the installation location.

FAQ
What is the minimum wall distance of FNH capacitor? FNH requires a wall partition of at least 600 mm to prevent recirculation.
Which vertical space does FNVT capacitor need? It requires 1200mm of free space above the top discharge fan.
How much will FNH's air recirculation capability decrease? Recycling can reduce the effective capacity of equipment by as much as 21%.
Are the performances of FNH and FNVT completely different under nominal conditions? For the same coil and fan, their capacity difference is less than 4%.
Can FNVT be installed under short suspension? No, higher free space is needed if there is no hot air recirculation.
What safety margin should be used when pairing evaporator and condenser? Apply a minimum profit margin of 15% to the calculated cooling load value.

Integrated keywords: FNH air condenser, FNVT air condenser, FNV air condenser, FNL air condenser, side discharge, top discharge, hot air recirculation, DL series air cooler, DD series air cooler, DJ series air cooler.

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