Energy and thermodynamic performance of LPG as an alternative refrigerant to R-134a in a domestic refrigerator

Ahamed, Jamal Uddin and Saidur, Rahman and Masjuki, Haji Hassan and Sattar, M.A. (2012) Energy and thermodynamic performance of LPG as an alternative refrigerant to R-134a in a domestic refrigerator. Energy Education Science and Technology Part A: Energy Science and Research, 29 (1). pp. 597-610. ISSN 1308-772X,

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Abstract

This paper presents an experimental investigation on the energy and thermodynamics performance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as an alternative refrigerant to R-134a. LPG with 60 propane and 40 butane by mass fraction is used for the performance investigation. Thermodynamics performance such as co-efficient of performance, refrigeration effect, and compressor work, second law efficiency, and exergy losses have been investigated. The results show that LPG can be a possible alternative to R-134a in a domestic refrigerator. It is found that 60g LPG refrigerant has the lowest exergy loss () followed by 80g LPG. Highest exergy loss has been found when R134a is used as a refrigerant in a domestic refrigerator.

Item Type: Article
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Additional Information: 893DY Times Cited:2 Cited References Count:27
Uncontrolled Keywords: Liquefied petroleum gas; Propane; Butane; Energy; Exergy; Exergy analysis; Mixture; System; Education; Turkey
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User: Mr Jenal S
Date Deposited: 03 Jul 2013 07:18
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2018 01:52
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/6595

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