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A model to predict R134a refrigerant leakage through the radial clearance of rolling piston compressors.

Author(s) : GASCHE J. L., ANDREOTTI T., MAIA C. R. M.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

In this paper a non-isothermal two-phase model for oil–R134a refrigerant mixture flow is presented to predict the R134a leakage through the radial clearance of rolling piston compressors. The flow is divided in a liquid single-phase region and in a two-phase region, in which the homogeneous model is used to simulate the flow. The refrigerant leakage is determined using the mixture mass flow rate and the refrigerant mass fraction variation along the flow. The results are obtained for inlet pressures varying from 200 to 700 kPa, inlet temperatures ranging from 40 to 60°C, and minimal clearances between 10 and 60 µm. The results are firstly compared to existing isothermal model data, showing that there is a significant difference between the leakage flow rates predicted by isothermal and non-isothermal models. Finally, a useful general equation for compressor designers is proposed to calculate the refrigerant leakage for a large range of operation conditions.

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  • Original title: A model to predict R134a refrigerant leakage through the radial clearance of rolling piston compressors.
  • Record ID : 30005972
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 35 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 2012/12

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