A theoretical global optimization method for vapor-compression refrigeration systems based on entransy theory

Energy

Volumn 60, Issue , 2013, Pages 464-473

  Xu, Yun Chao ^a   Chen, Qun ^a  

^a Tsinghua University   (China)

Author keywords

Energy conversion; Entransy; Theoretical global optimization; Thermodynamics; Vapor compression refrigeration system

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; ENERGY CONVERSION; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION; HEAT TRANSFER; OPTIMIZATION; REFRIGERATION; THERMOANALYSIS; THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES; THERMODYNAMICS;

ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS; ENTRANSY; GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION METHOD; HEAT TRANSFER ANALYSIS; OPTIMIZATION EQUATIONS; OPTIMIZATION MODELING; REFRIGERATION SYSTEM; THERMO DYNAMIC ANALYSIS;

VAPORS;

COMPUTER SIMULATION; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE; HEAT TRANSFER; NUMERICAL MODEL; OPTIMIZATION; THEORETICAL STUDY; THERMODYNAMICS;

EID: 84884590170     PISSN: 03605442     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2013.08.016     Document Type: Article

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