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Analyse thermodynamique du cycle frigorifique d’un congélateur domestique équipé d’un détendeur électronique.

Thermodynamic analysis of the refrigeration cycle of a domestic freezer with an electronic expansion valve.

Auteurs : WIMMER K., KUMMER J., LANG M., ALMBAUER R.

Type d'article : Article de la RIF

Résumé

Electronic expansion valves (EEVs) can improve the energy efficiency of domestic refrigerators by allowing the refrigeration cycle to operate closer to its thermodynamic optimum across a wide range of operating points — unlike traditional capillary tubes, which are optimized to a single design point. However, the component in teractions under such varying conditions are highly complex, and understanding them is crucial for efficient operation. A 0D–1D in-house simulation model, validated against experimental data, was used to investigate the refrigeration cycle behaviour of a domestic freezer with an EEV. In this model, outlet conditions of evaporator and high-pressure side heat exchangers are not fixed but emerge from the cycle calculation. A total of 39 operating points were simulated with varying operating parameters, including compressor speed, fan speeds, EEV opening ratio and refrigerant charge. Energy consumption was evaluated, followed by an in-depth analysis of internal cycle behaviour. The results show that efficient operation is achieved when the heat exchangers operate near the refrigerant phase boundaries: saturated vapour at the evaporator outlet (vapour quality ≈ 1) and saturated liquid at the high-pressure side outlet after the heat loop (vapour quality ≈ 0). Deviation too far into the two-phase region significantly increases energy consumption, while superheating or subcooling has a smaller effect. For both 950 and 1250 rpm compressor speeds, as well as ambient temperatures of 16 and 32 ◦ C, the EEV enabled efficient operation of the refrigeration cycle. These results may be useful for implementing EEVs in domestic refrigerators and developing EEV control strategies.

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Pages : 16 p.

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  • Titre original : Thermodynamic analysis of the refrigeration cycle of a domestic freezer with an electronic expansion valve.
  • Identifiant de la fiche : 30034506
  • Langues : Anglais
  • Sujet : Technologie
  • Source : International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 181
  • Date d'édition : 01/2026
  • DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2025.11.005

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