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181 articles for “Refrigerant.”
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Study of technical and economic assessment of solar-assisted and thermoelectric air-conditioning technologies
Abstract: This study presents an integrated technical and economic assessment of solar-assisted absorption and thermoelectric air-conditioning technologies for residential cooling applications. A comprehensive methodology combining mathematical modelling, experimental characterization of thermoelectric modules, numerical simulation, and economic optimization was developed to evaluate the performance of both cooling systems. The solar-assisted system employs single-effect LiBr–H₂O absorption chillers operating under water-cooled and air-cooled configurations, simulated using TRNSYS and Engineering Equation Solver (EES), while the …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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The Scope of Internet of Things (IoT) for development of tier-2 cities
Abstract: AbstractNow a day’s emphasis is on developing Tier – Cities and people wish that the world would be in their hands. It opens a new market for the computing and smart environment. Citizens also want to effectively communicate with non-living objects like air conditioners, refrigerators, other home appliances, furniture, and clothes etc [1-3]. Technologies already exist for interaction among living things but to communicate with non-living things , Internet of …
Published in Journal of Web Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Application of Hill Climbing Algorithm for Optimization of Plate Fin Heat Exchanger
Abstract: This paper demonstrates the application of Hill Climbing algorithm for the design optimization of Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger (PFHE). Maximization of the effectiveness and minimization of the total annual cost are considered as two objective functions. Thermal modelling is done by ε-NTU method to estimate the heat exchanger effectiveness and pressure drop. Fin pitch, fin height, fin offset length, cold stream flow length, no-flow length and hot stream flow length are …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Analysis of Flow in Calandria Type Evaporator Using CFD
Abstract: Evaporation is the vital process involved in the sugar industry as this determines the quality and their efficiency at the earlier stage of production. Factors affecting the evaporation process are mass flow rate, temperature, pressure and velocity. Since flow of the sugar solution within the evaporator has a major impact on its overall performance a detailed study on it will be much useful to improve the efficiency. The flow of …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 55–65 Read article
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Application of a Centralized Solar Powered Air-conditioning System for an Engineering College Building in Kolkata Region
Abstract: Adaptive cooling technique has been proposed as an energy efficient strategy for a centralized HVAC system in summer environment. Energy consumption is basically defined as an effort to minimize unnecessary energy consumption as by-product of the required energy consumption or to minimize the gap between required energy consumption and final energy consumption. There is a developing, state government trend of installing renewable energy in Kolkata. One area of interest is …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Numerical Study on Thermal Performance Assessment of a Compact Heat Exchanger Equipped with Two Broken Twisted Strips
Abstract: Twisted strips are a widely used technique for heat transfer enhancement. In the present study, it proposed that two broken twisted strips aiming at achieving good thermohydraulic performance. Effects of the two broken twisted strips (BTS) on the heat transfer, friction factor and thermal performance factor behaviours in a heat exchanger are reported along with smooth duct. The computations are based on the finite volume method with the SIMPLE algorithm …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Analysis of an Evaporative Desiccant Cooling System
Abstract: With the drastic change in climatic conditions in recent years, demand for air conditioning is spreading all over the world. This causes a primary consumption of energy in high quantity. In order to provide the best indoor air quality and thermal comfort with minimum consumption of energy, the desiccant cooling system is one of the options in our daily life. In this work, a theoretical performance study has been done …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 31–38 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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Solar Humidity Control Unit with Hot Water Generation
Abstract: Abstract Our country lying in tropical region predominantly has high humidity in air in nearly three-fourth span of a year. Maintaining indoor comfort conditions in these conditions become expensive. This paper presents the design of an all-in-one solar-powered humidity control unit which will also provide hot water in the building. The configuration consists of indoor and outdoor units provided with evaporative coolers and desiccant units. The outdoor unit is coupled …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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VRGE Process an Alternative for Conventional Hydraulic Fracturing
Abstract: Abstract Hydraulic Fracture is the name frequently heard now a day in oil and gas Industry especially in exploiting shale gas Reserves. Hydraulic fracturing fluid is made up of water, sand, and chemicals. In this process a high-pressure fluid (usually chemicals and sand suspended in water) will be pumped with high pressure into the oil and gas bearing zone where it create fractures and increase the permeability of the formation. …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Double Coil Wire Inserts for Heat Transfer in a Circular Tube
Abstract: Abstract This work represents the experimental investigation results for turbulent flow heat transfer in a horizontal pipe by using double coil wire inserts and air as working fluid, experiments were carried out for a tube with and without double coil wire inserts at constant heat supply and different mass flow. The double coil wire insert are four different pitch of 12, 14, 16 and 18 mm and three different wire …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Design of Ventilation and Air Conditioning for 50 Ton Bollard Pull Utility Tug Built for Indian Navy
Abstract: Abstract The current work deals with the design of ventilation and air conditioning for utility tug which is built for the Indian navy by HSL considering previously built values of the tug, which was approved. The main purpose of this project is to reckon the heat load calculations for air-conditioning and ventilation heat load calculations of the utility tug. The calculations were performed on the basis of some professional organizations …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of a Novel Parabolic Trough Receiver for Direct Steam Generation
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, experimental study of a parabolic trough collector and novel receiver with concentric tubes (C-PTR) for direct steam generation is presented. The performance of the C-PTR system is extensively studied by varying the parameters such as the direct normal irradiance, the mass flow rate, the type of circulation and the amount of phase change material (PCM). The maximum thermal efficiency achieved using C-PTR is averaged about 58% …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Air Conditioning Systems: A Challenge to Climate Change
Abstract: Abstract Demand for air conditioning is growing speedily especially in developing countries (South-East Asia) due to income growth, population growth and the need for better comfort level to protect from heat exposures. Only few models estimated future air conditioning use in major areas with increased heat level. However, worldwide and local studies concerning climate variables with air conditioning alone are lacking when facing additional heat due to climate change. More …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Review Paper on Performance Evaluation and Enhancement of Cooling Tower
Abstract: Abstract Cooling towers are commonly used to reject heat from condenser water, heat exchanger, and other processing equipment. A cooling tower cools the hot water by a combination of heat and mass transfer. Energy and mass transfer through cooling tower play significant roles in cooling water temperature. Specifically, the work aims to conduct a detailed analysis of the heat and mass transfer processes in a natural draft wet cooling tower, …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 37–40 Read article
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Exergetic Analysis of Single Effect LiBr-Water Absorption Cooling System
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the exergy analysis of single effect LiBr-Water absorption cooling system. The work is committed to the study, the evaluation and distribution of the destroyed exergy for each component constituting this kind of system. The thermodynamic models, derived using the first and second laws of thermodynamics, are employed in a computer program using the engineering equation solver (EES) software to perform the calculations. Influence of various operating …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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MODELLING OF SOLID DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFIER WHEEL
Abstract: Abstract Desiccant cooling system performance, its energy saving potentials, its modelling techniques have subject of intense interests for HVAC Engineers. These systems have yielded number of system designs and simulation methods for cooling methods. The heat and mass transfer phenomenon, governing equation for Desiccant dehumidifier wheels are elaborated in details. The mathematical modelling of desiccant wheel is required to increase its performance by using novel designs at low regeneration temperatures. …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 49–60 Read article
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Analysis of Thermodynamic Behavior of a Turbulent Air Flow in a Rectangular Duct
Abstract: Abstract A numerical study of turbulent air flow in a rectangular duct with three plate and waved baffles was investigated. The governing equations, based on the model k-ε realizable used to describe the turbulence, are solved by the finite volume method with the use of the SIMPLE algorithm. The dynamic and thermal structure of the flow was analyzed by the presentation of several parameters, namely, the intensity of turbulence, reports …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 14–23 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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Performance Improvement of Air Cooled Condenser of Split Air Conditioner: A Study
Abstract: Abstract Running residential or commercial split type air-conditioners plays a vital role for increasing electrical energy consumption in large quantity. While considering the performance of air conditioning system or specific energy consumption which is to be considered, as a function of condenser, compressor and evaporator performance respectively. By improving the heat transfer efficiency of the condenser performance improvement can be achieved, which helps in reducing electrical consumption. In the present …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 35–44 Read article