The present study compares the thermodynamic performance of four small-capacity portable
coolers that employ different cooling technologies: thermoelectric, Stirling, and vapor …

This paper outlines an alternative test method to evaluate the energy consumption of frost-
free refrigerators and freezers for residential applications. While the standardized methods …

In this work the thermodynamic behavior of a typical domestic refrigerator insulated in 16
distinct ways with vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) was experimentally evaluated. As …

The present study introduces a methodology for mapping the thermodynamic losses of
vapor compression refrigeration systems which consists of a theoretical model that splits the …

Air-conditioning applications using propane (R-290) have several environmental and
thermodynamic advantages over more commonly used refrigerants, such as R-410A and R …

The present study has been carried out to predict the heat transfer characteristics near the
door gasket of a residential refrigerator. Temperature measurement and numerical heat …

Air circulation and heat transfer in a simplified household refrigerator model was numerically
studied. Three refrigerator configurations were analyzed and compared to highlight the …

This paper presents the design and heat transfer calculations of a new psychrometric
environmental control climate chamber for heat pump and refrigeration systems testing. First …

This paper outlines an alternative test method to evaluate the energy consumption of frost-
free refrigerators and freezers for residential applications. While the standardized methods …

The analysis based on the second law of thermodynamics of a lightweight vapor
compression refrigeration system is presented. A small-scale linear compressor was applied …