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Combined effects of fluid selection and flow condensation on ejector operation in an ejector-based chiller.
Author(s) : LITTLE A. B., GARIMELLA S., DIPRETE J. P.
Type of article: Article, IJR article
Summary
This work investigates the optimization of the coefficient of performance of an ejector-based chiller through changes in the two-phase flow characteristics inside the ejector using wet R134a and dry R245fa fluids. Reducing the superheat at the motive nozzle inlet results in a 12–13% increase in COP with a 14–16?K drop in driving waste heat temperature. The roles of momentum transfer, heat transfer, and two-phase flow on performance are delineated. The change in COP appears to be a combination of the choice of fluid and the effect of phase change on momentum transfer effectiveness. Larger degrees of condensation reduce momentum transfer effectiveness; however, energy savings from reduced motive superheating compensates for the effect of condensation, and causes a net increase in COP. It is recommended that ejector-based chillers be operated such that the motive nozzle inlet is near saturation, and dry fluids like R245fa are used to improve performance.
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- Original title: Combined effects of fluid selection and flow condensation on ejector operation in an ejector-based chiller.
- Record ID : 30018386
- Languages: English
- Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 69
- Publication date: 2016/09
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Ejector systems, air cycle, Stirling cycle, other cycles) - Keywords: R245fa; R134a; Nozzle; Heat recovery; Ejector; Flow; COP; Condensation; Waste heat
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