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An experimental analysis of the effect of refrigerant charge level on an automotive refrigeration system.

Author(s) : RATTS E. B., BROWN J. S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

An automotive refrigeration system may lose refrigerant over time due to small leaks or due to permeable seals and hoses in the refrigerant lines. A loss of refrigerant can have detrimental effects on the system's performance. In particular, the observable effects are an increase in compressor cycling, a decrease in refrigeration capacity, a decrease in condenser pressure, an increase in refrigeration temperature, and an increase in the amount of superheat. This article is a complete analysis of the phenomenon, based on the second law of thermodynamics.

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  • Original title: An experimental analysis of the effect of refrigerant charge level on an automotive refrigeration system.
  • Record ID : 2001-1568
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Rev. gén. Therm./Int. J. therm. Sci. - vol. 39 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 2000/05

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