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Performance Enhancement of Vapour-Compression Refrigeration Systems Using Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study

A. FerranteA. La RoccaV. La RoccaMassimo Morale

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RefrigerantNanofluidMaterials scienceThermal conductivitySpecific heatChemical engineeringRefrigerationNanoparticlePerformance enhancementCompression (physics)

description

In recent years, the development and characterization of new refrigerants with higher energetic efficiency have gained considerable interest [1], with a particular emphasis on the energetic performance of suitable replacements. Nanofluids have been proposed as possible alternative due to their role in enhancing the thermophysical proprieties of traditional refrigerants [2]. The comprehensive review in [2] suggests that thermal conductivity of nanofluid increases with temperature and volume concentration, but it is dependent on nanoparticle size distribution; specific heat is also increased if nanoparticles are added to the refrigerant.

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2021-01-01
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4765-6_49