Exergetic efficiency optimization for an irreversible Brayton refrigeration cycle

International Journal of Thermal Sciences

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 303-310

  Chen, Cha'o Kuang ^a   Su, Yih Feng ^a  

^a NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Brayton; Exergetic efficiency; Irreversible; Optimization; Refrigeration cycle

Indexed keywords

BRAYTON CYCLE; CLOSED CYCLE MACHINERY; COMPUTATIONAL METHODS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; ENERGY DISSIPATION; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; HEAT ENGINES; HEAT TRANSFER; OPTIMIZATION; REFRIGERATION; THERMAL CYCLING;

BRAYTON REFRIGERATION CYCLE; EXERGETIC EFFICIENCY; IRREVERSIBLE; REFRIGERATION CYCLE;

EXERGY;

EID: 12444293832     PISSN: 12900729     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2004.09.003     Document Type: Article

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