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A novel approach to integrate cold energy storage in a vapour compression cycle.

Number: 0467

Author(s) : YEDMEL M. A., HUNLEDE R., LACOUR S., ALVAREZ G., DELAHAYE A., LEDUCQ D.

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Most renewable energies are intermittent and need to be coupled with energy storage systems. Thermal energy storage units are best suited for short-term storage in a vapour compression cycle. In this study, a thermosiphon cold storage accumulator was designed to address these challenges. The technology  presented here is versatile and can be plugged into any vapour compression cycle. The accumulator uses a phase-change material to store and release cold energy during the charging and discharging phases. The process uses the thermosiphon effect to deliver cold energy to the evaporator without using a pump. A laboratory prototype was developed and integrated into a closed refrigerated display cabinet. When the compressor was shut down, the accumulator was able to reduce the air temperature raise in the cabinet to about 4 °C compared to 13 °C without the accumulator.

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  • Original title: A novel approach to integrate cold energy storage in a vapour compression cycle.
  • Record ID : 30031362
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proceedings of the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
  • Publication date: 2023/08/21
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.icr.2023.0467

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