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Second-law-based thermodynamic analysis of two-stage and mechanical-subcooling refrigeration cycles.

Author(s) : ZUBAIR S. M., YAQUB M., KHAN S. H.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

Thermodynamic analysis of HFC-134a vapour-compression refrigeration cycles is investigated by both the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Second-law analysis is carried out for both two-stage and mechanical-subcooling refrigeration cycles. The analysis is performed on each of the system components to determine their individual contribution to the overall system irreversible losses. It is found that most of the losses are due to a low compressor efficiency. Irreversibilities of expansion valves and condenser are also significant. In addition, it is shown that the optimum inter-stage pressure for two-stage and mechanical-subcooling refrigeration systems is very close to the saturation pressure corresponding to the arithmetic mean of the refrigerant condensation and evaporation temperatures. These results are compared with the existing practice in the industry. Furthermore, theoretical results of a two-stage refrigeration system performance are also compared with experimental values for a CFC-22 system.

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  • Original title: Second-law-based thermodynamic analysis of two-stage and mechanical-subcooling refrigeration cycles.
  • Record ID : 1997-1337
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 19 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 1996/11

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