ShareTheoretical evaluation of the optimal performance of a thermoacoustic refrigerator.
Author(s) : MINNER B. L., BRAUN J. E., MONGEAU L. G.
Summary
The system model was validated using experimental results for a well-documented prototype. The optimization tool was then applied to this prototype to demonstrate the benefits of systematic optimization. A twofold increase in performance was predicted through the variation of component dimensions alone, while a threefold improvement was estimated when the working fluid parameters were also considered. Devices with a similar configuration were optimized for operating requirements representative of a home refrigerator. The results indicate that the COP are comparable to those of existing vapour-compression equipment for this application.
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- Original title: Theoretical evaluation of the optimal performance of a thermoacoustic refrigerator.
- Record ID : 1998-1645
- Languages: English
- Source: ASHRAE Transactions.
- Publication date: 1997
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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