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Life cycle climate performance model for transport refrigeration/air conditioning systems.

Number: pap. 122

Author(s) : NASUTA D., SRICHAI R., MARTIN C.

Summary

A comprehensive analytical model using Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) was developed to simulate life cycle climate performance (LCCP) for transport refrigeration and bus air conditioning systems. The LCCP model includes the direct impact of refrigerant emissions, the indirect impact of energy consumption used to operate the refrigeration and/or cooling system, and the energy required to manufacture and safely dispose of the unit and refrigerant. The annual energy or fuel consumption for refrigeration operation is calculated using detailed input including the application, box structure, operation schedule, weather data, etc. The program can evaluate the LCCP of various systems and can handle existing or new technologies such as independent engine or truck engine shaft-driven units, alternator units, and hybrid systems using thermal or electricity storage. This paper introduces the methodology, the Excel program, and sample simulation results using the new tool.

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  • Original title: Life cycle climate performance model for transport refrigeration/air conditioning systems.
  • Record ID : 30011810
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
  • Publication date: 2014/06/23

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