Methods of Improving Thermal Performance of Vapour Compression Based Refrigeration System Through Eco Friendly Refrigerants to Reduce Their Environmental Impact
R.S. Mishra1, Ansh Agarwal2, Jayant Dixit3, Samruddhi Kadam4
1R.S. Mishra, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India.
2Ansh Agarwal, Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India.
3Jayant Dixit, Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India.
4Samruddhi Kadam, Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India.
Manuscript received on 10 May 2023 | Revised Manuscript received on 05 May 2023 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 April 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 May 2024 | PP: 6-12 | Volume-12 Issue-5, April 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijese.F95690512623 | DOI: 10.35940/ijese.F9569.12050424
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Abstract: Tetrafluoroethane (CF3CH2F), an HFC refrigerant, is also known as R134a. It is safe for normal handling because it is neither poisonous, flammable, nor corrosive. After it was discovered recently that R-134a contributes to global warming, the European Union forbade its use in brand-new automobiles starting in 2011. Worked on a vapour compression-based refrigeration system, utilised hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants which were examined for their energetic and exergetic performance. In this investigation, pure Tetrafluoroethane (CF3CH2F) from the R134a family of HFCs was used for a theoretical analysis, along with other refrigerants which were ecofriendly and had a lower environmental impact( low Global Warming Potential and Ozone Depletion Potential) :trans-1,3,3,3- Tetrafluoroprop -1-ene( R1234 ze (Z), R1234ze (E), (Z)-1-Chloro-2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropane (R1224YD (Z)), Fluoroethene (R1141),3,3,3-Trifluoroprop-1-ene (R1243 ZF).The thermodynamic equations of the refrigerants were solved for analysis using the Engineering equation solver application. It was concluded that R1234ZE (Z) is the most effective refrigerant.
Keywords: Thermal Performance analysis, Refrigeration System, Refrigerants, Eco-friendly
Scope of the Article: Thermal Engineering