The application of centrifugal compression technology for heat pump applications.

Summary

Centrifugal compressors for cooling and heat pumps have been limited by drive speeds to a minimum capacity of 350 kilowatts. Recent developments use high-speed electric motor or turbine direct drives at 20-40,000 rpm, and capacities down to 70 kilowatts are now in use. New bearing types and impeller shapes are required. Refrigerants are R123, R124, R134a, R152a and others. A.R.T.

Details

  • Original title: The application of centrifugal compression technology for heat pump applications.
  • Record ID : 1994-0507
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1993/04/26
  • Source: Source: Prepr. 4th IEA Heat Pump Conf., Maastricht
    8 p.; 2 fig.; 8 phot.; 2 tabl.; 5 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.