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28 articles for “Conventional refrigerant”
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Review of Utilization of Alternative Energy for Refrigeration
Abstract: Refrigeration plays a vital role in modern life, with approximately 4.5 million refrigerators used worldwide each year. Most of these systems rely on conventional refrigerants such as R-12 and R-22. These chemicals create serious environmental effects such as they deplete the ozone layer and fuel climate change, largely because of their extremely high ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP). Growing environmental concerns and strict international regulations have …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Absorption Refrigeration System through Solar Energy: An Over Review
Abstract: Abstract Recently, types of traditional energy have failed to satisfy the human needs due to their limited quantity as well as their negative environmental impacts. Conventional refrigeration systems mainly based on vapor compression system are major electricity consumers and their refrigerants are being banned by international legislation. It was studied that out of the total energy consumption, a large portion of energy is being used by conventional refrigeration systems. From …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–22 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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Design and Performance Evaluation of A Refrigeration System Utilizing The Peltier Cooling Effect
Abstract: A domestic refrigerator with 5star rating and having capacity 180 Liters consumes 265 units per year. In India average cost of electricity consumption per unit for domestic usage up to 100 units is Rs 5.31per Unit and beyond 300 units it is Rs.8.95 and for industrial it may go beyond Rs 10.45/kWh. This scenario demands for alternative cooling technology that can replace totally VCR (vapour compression refrigeration) system. This thesis …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 34–47 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Vortex Tube
Abstract: AbstractNowadays refrigeration plays a vital role in our day to day life for the preservation of food, medicine, and air conditioning. In the current situation conventional refrigeration system most of the time uses freon as a refrigerant. Which is mainly responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer and hence it indirectly affects the health of the human being. To overcome all these difficulties vortex tube can be used as …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Performance Enhancement of Vapour Compression Refrigeration System by Using Solar Thermoelectric Sub-Cooler
Abstract: Abstract Refrigeration plays a crucial role in many aspects of human life, due to energy crisis it is essential to improve the performance of a refrigerator for given inputs and need to satisfy the environmental challenges with respect to ozone depletion and global warming, R-134a as a refrigerant has a unique thermal characteristics such as low viscosity, good heat transfer coefficients, non-toxic, non-corrosive and environmental benefits in comparison with conventional …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Ejector Refrigeration Technologies: an Overview
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to provide an overview on ejector refrigeration systems and to provide useful guidelines regarding background and operating principles of ejector. The development history and recent progress in ejector refrigeration systems discussed. For these reasons, the research activities in this sector are still getting higher and higher to solve the essential points that make these systems which are not yet reached to compete with the …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–21 Read article
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Environment Free Refrigerator
Abstract: EcoCool is such a solution utilizing thermoelectric cooling—a clean, solid-state technology releasing no harmful gases. This paper examines how EcoCool is designed, constructed, and functions. It's an energy-efficient, portable fridge that benefits the world by emitting zero emissions. Food fresh, medicine stored, and cozy all require refrigeration. Normal fridges though consume gases such as CFCs and HFCs that are toxic to the environment since they destroy the ozone layer and …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Solar-driven Ejector Refrigeration Technologies: A Study
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to provide a helpful literature study on solar-driven ejector refrigeration systems and to provide useful progress toward back ground and operating principles of ejector. The development history and up to date improvement in solar-driven ejector refrigeration systems are summarized. It shows that solar-driven ejector refrigeration technologies are not only fulfill the needs for different purposes like cooling requirements such as air-conditioning and ice-making and …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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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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Techno-economic Assessment of a Domestic Refrigerator with Aluminium-based Suction Line and Capillary Tube
Abstract: The present work reports the experimental performance evaluation of aluminum suction line-based domestic refrigerators. Furthermore, it compared domestic refrigerators with conventional copper capillary tubes and suction lines using R600a as a refrigerant. Performance parameters: energy consumption, ice-making time, and pull-down time was reduced significantly compared to conventional copper suction and capillary tube. Refrigerants having Ambient temperature for ice making test and pull down were initially set at 43°C and that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 14, 2023 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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Zero Energy Cool Chamber (ZECC): A Unique Low-cost Food Preservation System
Abstract: Zero energy cool chamber (ZECC) is an environment friendly or eco-friendly and low-cost post-harvest technology which can be made up with locally available low-cost materials like brick, sand etc. For this reason, it can easily be constructed in rural and remote areas. It is mainly used to store fruits and vegetables. It does not need any electricity, that is why it also saves energy. Temperature and humidity are two important …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2022 · pp. 16–22 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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Thermal analysis of sustainable composite material absorption refrigeration system for cold storage application
Abstract: Present study deals with thermal analysis of absorption refrigeration system (ARS) and generator-absorber heat exchanger (GAX) based absorption refrigeration system by using green composite like aqua-ammonia. Evaporator temperature is 0°C for cold storage application, condenser temperature is 50°C as per Indian weather condition, mass stream rate of strong solution through the pump is 1 kg/s, and effectiveness of solution heat exchanger and refrigerant heat exchanger is 0.7 considered for present …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Solar Cooling Techniques for Rural Areas: A Detail Review
Abstract: Abstract There is necessity of cooling in rural areas of developing as well as developed countries having a large proportion of people living there, and in these locations, grid electricity is presently unavailable or not reliable, and availability of fuels are also difficult or too expensive. In order to obtain storage of vaccines and lifesaving drugs, food preservation and grain storage, refrigeration systems based on usage of solar energy can …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Comparative Study of Torque Ripple Minimization of PMSM using PI and Proportional Resonant (PI-RES) Controller
Abstract: The minimization of speed ripple of the permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) in low speed range becomes a major problem while applying the PMSM to refrigerant system. Earlier, an iterative learning controller was applied in conjunction with the conventional proportional integral (PI) speed controller to minimize the speed ripple. Here, a frequency variable resonance controller is applied in conjunction with the conventional proportional integral speed controller as a PI-RES controller, …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Experimental Set Up of Optical Tomography Probe and Visualization of Characteristics of a Taylor Bubble
Abstract: Abstract Conventional methods for the detection of bubbles uses probes which physically protrude into the flow field and thus may affect the flow dynamics, thereby tethering the formation, development and flow of bubbles. In thermal power plant, it is rather difficult to physically see which type of two phase flow is happening in the pipe. In such a case, an optical tomography sees its application. Depending upon the type of …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Performance of Vapor Compression Refrigeration System using Nanorefrigerant (R134a+Al2O3) with/without Evaporative Condenser
Abstract: In traditional refrigeration system the main focus of researchers is always to improve its performance by reducing work of compression and enhancing the heat transfer rate in different heat exchangers and this can be achieved by adopting suitable technique. In this research work experiment is carried out on vapor compression refrigeration test rig using nanorefrigerant of R134a as base refrigerant and nanoparticles of aluminium oxide Al2O3 in different concentration so …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Sustainable Air Conditioning Technologies: Innovations and Future Prospects
Abstract: The increasing demand for air conditioning across the globe, especially in emerging economies, has placed a significant strain on energy resources and contributed to rising greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional air conditioning systems, which largely rely on vapor compression cycles and high-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants, are energy-intensive and environmentally unsustainable. In response to these challenges, there has been a growing focus on developing sustainable air conditioning technologies that are energy-efficient, …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 26–31 Read article