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A proposal for a non-flammable, fluorine-free, CO2-based mixture as a low TEWI refrigerant.

Author(s) : VACCARO G., MILAZZO A., TALLURI L.

Type of article: IJR article

Summary

A thermodynamic analysis of a simple inverse cycle is proposed as a means to evaluate mixtures of CO2 and four organic substances (propane, iso-butane, dimethyl-ether and propylene) as working fluids. The cycle features an internal heat exchanger and is designed to cool down a finite heat capacity flow on the cold side. The analysis covers trans-critical as well as sub-critical cycles. For each organic substance, the composition is optimized. Flammability is accounted for. Dimethyl-ether (DME) turns out to be the best option, as a relatively low mass fraction of this compound is sufficient for reaching the thermodynamic optimum. In this way, a simple, sub-critical refrigeration system may be obtained featuring a non-flammable working fluid and a significant COP increase with respect to pure CO2.

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  • Original title: A proposal for a non-flammable, fluorine-free, CO2-based mixture as a low TEWI refrigerant.
  • Record ID : 30032121
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 158
  • Publication date: 2024/02
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2023.11.022

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