Mitsubishi Electric's Aluminum Vertical Flat Tube Design Improves Heat Exchanger Performance by an Unprecedented 40%

Lower energy consumption and less refrigerant will realize more efficient air conditioners

TOKYO, November 1, 2023 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed an aluminum vertical flat tube (VFT) design that improves heat exchanger performance by up to an unprecedented* about 40% in heat-pump** air conditioners used for heating and cooling (Fig. 1).