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Thermal performance characterization of a photovoltaic driven domestic refrigerator.

Author(s) : KATTAKAYAM T. A., SRINIVASAN K.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

This paper presents the cool-down, warm-up and steady state performance of a 100 W alternating current operated domestic refrigerator powered by a field of photovoltaic panels, a battery bank and an inverter. It is shown that there is no degradation in the performance when a non-sinusoidal waveform alternating current source is used to operate the refrigerator although it may involve only a slight additional heating of the hermetic compressor. Thermal mapping of the temperatures at various points on the refrigerator is provided for steady state, cool-down, warm-up, periodic opening of the door and ice making. An energy flow diagram is given for a steady state sunny day operation. Major sources of losses are identified.

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  • Original title: Thermal performance characterization of a photovoltaic driven domestic refrigerator.
  • Record ID : 2000-2556
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 23 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 2000/05

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