Field testing energy-saving hermetic compressors in residential refrigerators

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · ASHRAE Trans.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5487352

Sauber, R S; Middleton, M G

The design of an energy-saving compressor for low back pressure applications is reviewed. Calorimeter performance results are stated for two sizes of the efficient design and compared with performance test results for a standard compressor. Power consumption of a refrigerator-freezer is given with a standard compressor and with the energy-saving compressor. The preparation of the refrigerators used in the field test is discussed, along with the criteria used in selecting the instrumentation for the project. Results of the energy-saving compressor in the field test, along with a comparison to a standard production compressor, are presented. Some conclusions are drawn, based on the data, in relation to important factors in residential refrigerator power consumption.

• Research Organization: Kelvinator Compressor Company, Grand Rapids, MI
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5487352
• Journal Information: ASHRAE Trans.; (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE Trans.; (United States) Vol. 88:2; ISSN ASHTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
BUILDINGS
CALORIMETRY
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COMPRESSORS
DATA
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FIELD TESTS
FREEZERS
INFORMATION
NUMERICAL DATA
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE TESTING
REFRIGERATORS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
TESTING
THERMAL EFFICIENCY