A dynamic model of a shell-and-tube condenser operating in a vapour compression refrigeration plant

International Journal of Thermal Sciences

Volumn 47, Issue 7, 2008, Pages 926-934

  Llopis, R ^a   Cabello, R ^a   Torrella, E ^b  

^a UNIVERSITAT JAUME I   (Spain)

^b UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Condenser; Dynamic model; Refrigeration; Shell and tube

Indexed keywords

DYNAMIC RESPONSE; ENERGY CONSERVATION; EVAPORATORS; HEAT TRANSFER; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; REFRIGERATING MACHINERY; TRANSIENT ANALYSIS;

LIQUID RECEIVER FUNCTIONS; REFRIGERANT STATES; TRANSIENT TESTS; VAPOUR COMPRESSION PLANTS;

CONDENSERS (LIQUEFIERS);

EID: 42649115445     PISSN: 12900729     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2007.06.021     Document Type: Article

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