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A performance analysis of low pressure HFC refrigerants in vapour-compression refrigeration cycles.

Author(s) : ZENG X., PETERSON G., HARVEY L. Y.

Summary

The study was initiated to identify the possible working fluids that could be used in a small centrifugal compressor-based air conditioning system for the mobile and non-mobile applications. The suitability of potential low density HFC refrigerants as a substitute for CFC low density or HFC high density refrigerants for a vapour-compression air conditioning system was investigated. A steady-state thermodynamic cycle analysis indicated an increase in refrigerating efficiency of 5 to 15% with HFC-LVP and HFOC-LVP refrigerants compared to HFC-134a. Additionally, the positive impact of the low vapour pressure air conditioning system on the refrigeration cycle efficiency and on the environment are also adressed.

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  • Original title: A performance analysis of low pressure HFC refrigerants in vapour-compression refrigeration cycles.
  • Record ID : 1997-0208
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proceedings of the 1996 Purdue International Refrigeration Conference.
  • Publication date: 1996/07/23
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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