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94 articles for “refrigerator performance”
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Designing and CFD Analysis of Table Top Refrigerator Hexagonal Coil Crossection
Abstract: In the Present study CFD analysis has been performed on evaporator unit. Tabletop refrigerators are the common house hold unit used in almost all houses. Evaporator and Condenser unit is the main functioning unit of refrigerator system used for the cooling applications. With the increase of modernization use of refrigerator system has rapidly increases due to the reason a lot of researches are prevailing on refrigerator systems. With the updating …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 34–51 Read article
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Experimental Evaluation of Environmental Friendly and Low Global Warming Refrigerants as an Alternative Option for Window Air Conditioning System
Abstract: This paper presents an experimental evaluation and performance comparison of window air-conditioning system with R-410A and R32 and to compare with HCFC-22 refrigerant. The base line test is performed with 2 “Ton of Refrigeration” (TR) capacities air conditioner, with evaporator temperature of 7.2 °C and condenser temperature of 54.4 °C. The coefficient of performance (COP) of the refrigerants R32, R22 and R410A are 3.81, 3.15 and 2.17 respectively simulated; it …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Development of an Energy Free Refrigerator Using LPG as Refrigerant
Abstract: Supply of constant power is as yet not accessible in a few zones of the nation and the residential refrigerator devouring greater power. In this paper, a minimal effort cooler is created utilizing LPG as refrigerant. LPG is put away in barrel at high weight. As this pressurized LPG is gone through the slim container of little inner distance across, the weight of LPG is diminished because of development and …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Energetic and Exergetic Investigation on Vapor Compression Refrigeration System Using Ag₂O-R134a Nanofluid as Refrigerant
Abstract: This paper experimentally explored energetic and exergetic performance investigation of VCR System using Ag₂O-R134a Nanofluid as Refrigerant. The integration of silver oxide (Ag₂O) nanoparticles within polymer and composite materials offers promising avenues for enhancing the thermal and physical properties of advanced systems. The energetic and exergetic performance study of VCR were investigated with test parameters including compressor power consumption, cooling capacity, coefficient of performance (COP), discharge temperature, irreversibility in the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 279–287 Read article
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A Review on Cascade System Using Different Refrigerant Pair and on Freeze Drying
Abstract: This study is presented a cascade refrigeration system for different refrigerant pair for high temperature cycle(HTC) and low temperature cycle(LTC). Different pairs are R404-R23 , R744-R717 , R404-R22 etc for low and high temperature cycle and also review on freeze drying application that is performed using cascade refrigeration system. Comparing the moisture content , vitamin C content and other properties of different fruits before and after freeze drying. Various condition …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 36–39 Read article
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Studying the Effects of Reheat on R134A Cycle Performance using Industrial Air-Conditioning Training Equipment
Abstract: This paper presents an apparatus-based experiment for teaching air conditioning and refrigeration in undergraduate engineering hands-on based learning curricula. Results for an R134A based refrigeration and air conditioning performance are shown in this paper illustrating the effects of re-heat on the COP of the cycle as well as the use on a LabView interface to extract test data. The primary use of this equipment is to show various “what-if” scenarios. …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Multipurpose Desert Cooler: A Diagnostic Approach to Enhance the Performance
Abstract: India being a tropical country has high temperature and humidity during summer. It is expensive to maintain comfort conditions through air-conditioning devices; however, scarcity of electricity is another problem. Therefore, desert coolers are being used in most of the areas of the country, which consume comparatively less amount of electricity. However, it is not fully efficient for the humidity as well as for cooling. This paper describes the methods of …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Review: Hybrid Air-Conditioning System
Abstract: Abstract Science is universal but technology depends upon local conditions. The world is facing on a large scale, potentially devastating global energy crisis. It has been realized that traditional resource such as oil and gas energy reservoirs cannot meet the rising energy demand. Integrated design is one of the today’s buzzwords in green and sustainable HVAC design approaches and solutions; that are important for achieving good indoor air quality with …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Canopy Design and Fabrication for Reducing Noise Level Generated at Work Place without Affecting Equipment/Machine Performance
Abstract: Abstract Laws governing the safety and health of employed people exist in most countries of the world, the purpose being to create a suitable working environment and eliminate unsafe practices and processes. Work areas should be designed and laid out so that they are satisfactory both, from the environmental and safety points of view. In this connection, safety also implies that noise is kept at a level, which is not …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Design of Evaporator and Condenser for Solar Adsorption Refrigeration System
Abstract: Solar adsorption refrigeration systems provide a promising alternative for sustainable cooling in regions with limited grid access and high solar availability because they can convert low-grade thermal energy into refrigeration without mechanical compression. The performance of such systems depends strongly on the thermal behavior of the evaporator and condenser, since these components govern the refrigerant evaporation rate, condensation effectiveness, and overall cycle stability. This paper presents focus on the design …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Enhancement in the COP of Thermoelectric Cooler Used for Cooling of Small Electronic Circuits
Abstract: Amidst growing environment concern, the need for alternative methods of cooling is on the rise, demanding higher intervention of technological advances. Conventional cooling systems working on CFC refrigerant pose threat to environment. The present work deals with performance investigation of thermoelectric cooler based on Peltier effect. Air cooling and water cooling systems are studied involving several parameter modifications. From the experimental work it is evident that optimum cooling is achieved …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Mathematical Study and Steady-State Modeling of Simple Vapour Adsorption Refrigeration System
Abstract: Abstract This paper discusses the mathematical formulation for various heats involved during different processes of a simple vapour adsorption refrigeration cycle having activated carbon and methanol as the active working pairs. This formulation is further used and a detailed analysis of the cycle’s performance is studied based on a steady-state model prepared on the FORTRAN77 platform compiler. The analysis includes effects of the input parameters of the cycle such as …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Thermodynamic Analysis of an Adsorption Refrigeration System
Abstract: In this paper, thermodynamics analysis of an adsorption refrigeration pair (activated carbon and methanol) at adsorption equilibrium conditions has been proposed. Similar analyses have been done by different scientists for different combinations of adsorbent-adsorbate pairs. Adsorption refrigeration processes normally occurs in physical adsorption condition and activated carbon molecules being non-polar in nature, micropores approach of adsorption (Polanyi’s micropores theory and D-A equation) has been followed here. Analysis of the adsorption …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Energy and Exergy Analysis of Ammonia Water Operated Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System Using Artificial Neural Network Approach
Abstract: In this study, energy and exergy analysis have been performed of the ammonia-water operated vapour absorption refrigeration (VAR) system. Authors have trained artificial neural network (ANN) for predicting thermodynamic properties (specific enthalpy and specific entropy) of working fluid (ammonia-water). Authors have achieved coefficient of multiple determination (R2) value 0.9999 and the root mean square error (RMSE) value 0.00211 for input data set of saturated liquid and R2 value 0.999999 and …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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Development of Low-GWP Refrigerants for Future Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Applications
Abstract: The growing concern over global warming and the need to mitigate climate change has propelled significant research into the development of low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants for air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Traditional refrigerants, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), have been widely used in the HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry but contribute significantly to global warming due to their high GWP values. As a result, global regulations, including …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Mathematical Model of a Silica Gel Water Adsorption Refrigeration System at Adsorption Equilibrium
Abstract: CFC (ChloroFluoroCarbon) and HCFC (HydroFluoroCarbon) refrigerants, which are used for vapour compression refrigeration cycles cause serious environment problems. So research is going on solar refrigeration (producing cooling effect using solar energy is a promising way to achieve sustainable development, since the energy used is free and not harmful for the environment) and also used for environment friendly refrigerants. In this paper, heat and mass transfer analysis of adsorption refrigeration system …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Cascade Refrigeration System with Internal Heat Exchanger: Suitable Natural Refrigerant Pair Selection
Abstract: In this study, thermodynamic analyses and optimization of various natural fluids as refrigerants in cascade system with internal heat exchanger have been done to get the suitable pair in a wide range of temperatures based on best system performance (maximum COP) as well as on operating characteristics. Out of the 56 possible combinations of high and low temperature fluids with 8 natural refrigerants (ammonia, carbon dioxide, propane, propylene, n-butane, isobutane, …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Solar Assisted Half Effect Refrigeration System
Abstract: Solar assisted half effect refrigeration system has been studied comprehensively. The effect of various parameters on overall performance of the system has been done quantitatively. In addition to this, solar thermal calculations are performed and its contribution in saving energy is also assessed.
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Exploration of Effect of Geometrical Parameters on Ejector Effectiveness
Abstract: The motivating fluid stream's own internal power and pressure-related flow work are transformed into kinetic energy via the ejector's operating principle. The present investigation examines how different operating environments and geometrical factors affect the efficiency of steam ejectors used in refrigeration operations. The geometrical parameters and operating conditions are mixing section length, radius, and the primary nozzle exit radius, thermally driven heat pumps for heating and cooling can be promising …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Ecological Optimization of Irreversible Carnot Magnetic Refrigerator
Abstract: Abstract An irreversible Carnot Cycle model is analyzed, with the help of various irreversibility factors, such as finite time analysis and heat leakage. In which, several important performance parameters, such as the cooling rate, coefficient of performance (COP), power input, exergy output rate, entropy generation rate, and ecological function are derived, with taking the assumptions like, heat leakage and the time of the isothermal processes in account. Ecological optimization factor …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 61–68 Read article