Performance investigation of saturation cycle with natural working fluids

H. Lee, Y. Hwang, R. Radermacher

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Abstract

A saturation cycle can improve a vapor compression cycle performance by reducing thermodynamic losses associated with single phase gas compression and isenthalpic expansion. As the use of natural working fluids becomes more important than ever due to the environmental concerns, natural working fluids such as propane and carbondioxide are applied to the saturation cycle in this paper. In order to approach the saturation cycle, a two-phase refrigerant injection technique is applied to the multi-stage cycle. The multi-stage cycles with different options are modeled, and their performances are evaluated under ASHRAE standard operating conditions and extreme operating conditions. In addition, a compressor realizing the saturation cycle is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants
Subtitle of host publicationNatural Refrigerants and Environmental Protection, GL 2014
EditorsWangyang Hu, Guojun Zhao
PublisherInternational Institute of Refrigeration
Pages934-940
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9782362150043
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants, GL 2014 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 2014 Aug 312014 Sept 2

Publication series

Name11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants: Natural Refrigerants and Environmental Protection, GL 2014

Other

Other11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants, GL 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period14/8/3114/9/2

Keywords

  • CO<inf>2</inf>
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Saturation cycle
  • Two-phase injection cycle

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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