Optimizing chiller operation based on finite-time thermodynamics: Universal modeling and experimental confirmation

International Journal of Refrigeration

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 191-200

  Gordon, J M ^a   Ng, K C ^b   Chua, H T ^b  

^a BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV   (Israel)

^b NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Component; Optimization; Performance; Simulation; Thermodynamics; Water cooler

Indexed keywords

COMPRESSORS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; CONDENSERS (LIQUEFIERS); EVAPORATORS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; OPTIMIZATION; REFRIGERATION; THERMODYNAMICS; WATER COOLING SYSTEMS; DESIGN; EFFICIENCY; PERFORMANCE;

CHILLERS; FINITE TIME THERMODYNAMICS;

REFRIGERATING MACHINERY; WATER COOLING SYSTEMS;

EID: 0030615396     PISSN: 01407007     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-7007(96)00074-6     Document Type: Article

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