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Improving the energy efficiency of refrigerators in India.

Author(s) : SAND J. R., VINEYARD E. A., BOHMAN R. H.

Summary

Five state-of-the-art production refrigerators from different manufacturers in India were subjected to a variety of appliance rating and performance evaluation test procedures in an engineering laboratory. Daily energy consumption test were performed at nominal line voltages and at 85 and 115% of nominal voltage to assess the effect of grid voltage variations. A widely distributed "generic" computer model capable of simulating single-door refrigerators with a small interior freezer section was used to estimate cabinet heat loss rates and closed-door energy consumption values from basic cabinet and refrigeration circuit inputs. This work helped verify the model's accuracy and potential value as a tool for evaluating the energy impact of proposed design options. Some results are given.

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  • Original title: Improving the energy efficiency of refrigerators in India.
  • Record ID : 1997-0795
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions.
  • Publication date: 1995/06/24
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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