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The use of an intermediate fluid for improving the thermal exchange between the refrigerator condenser and the external air.

Utilizzazione di un fluido intermedio per migliorare lo scambio termico tra il condensatore dei frigoriferi e l'aria esterna.

Author(s) : BARTOLI C., FAGGIANI S., RIVIS E.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The article proves that it is possible to save energy (up to 10%) by dipping the condenser in an intermediate fluid (water), that fluid being constantly cooled through air. Tests were performed with a Whirlpool refrigerator in the company's laboratories, with the help of the Department of Energy of Pisa University.

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  • Original title: Utilizzazione di un fluido intermedio per migliorare lo scambio termico tra il condensatore dei frigoriferi e l'aria esterna.
  • Record ID : 2003-0185
  • Languages: Italian
  • Source: Termotecnica - vol. 56 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2002/04
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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