Field testing energy-saving hermetic compressors in residential refrigerators
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), Vol. 88:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
COMPRESSORS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FIELD TESTS
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
FREEZERS
REFRIGERATORS
CALORIMETRY
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DESIGN
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE TESTING
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
DATA
EFFICIENCY
INFORMATION
NUMERICAL DATA
TESTING
320101* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Residential Buildings- (-1987)