Performance optimization of three-heat-source irreversible refrigerators based on a new thermo-ecological criterion

International Journal of Refrigeration

Volumn 34, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 1008-1015

  Ngouateu Wouagfack, Paiguy Armand ^a   Tchinda, Rn ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DSCHANG   (Cameroon)

Author keywords

Absorption; Coefficient of performance; Environment; Heat sources; Irreversible; Refrigeration system

Indexed keywords

COEFFICIENT OF PERFORMANCE; ENVIRONMENT; HEAT SOURCES; IRREVERSIBLE; REFRIGERATION SYSTEM;

ABSORPTION; ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION; ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS; HEAT ENGINES; OPTIMIZATION; REFRIGERATORS; TEMPERATURE; THERMODYNAMICS;

ECOLOGY;

EID: 79955886877     PISSN: 01407007     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2011.01.004     Document Type: Article

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