Engineering analysis of the use of compression refrigerants in the thin polymer icemaker. Revision 2/96
Preliminary designs for systems which satisfy code requirements using R-134a and R-C318 as refrigerants are developed. Standard thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis were used to determine expected performance for the systems. The R-C318 has a somewhat peculiar vapor/liquid equilibrium curve, and a novel heat exchanger was introduced to optimize performance of this refrigerant. These performance assessments with component and assembly cost estimates were combined to prepare life-cycle costs for the two new systems. Compared to commercially available systems, these ``polymer evaporator`` systems seem to be completely feasible technically and if successfully demonstrated, they should have substantial economic advantages over existing ice-making devices.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76CH00016
- OSTI ID:
- 210913
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--62383-Rev.2/96; ON: DE96008852
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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