Research and development of energy-efficient appliance motor-compressors. Volume IV. Production demonstration and field test
Two models of a high-efficiency compressor were manufactured in a pilot production run. These compressors were for low back-pressure applications. While based on a production compressor, there were many changes that required production process changes. Some changes were performed within our company and others were made by outside vendors. The compressors were used in top mount refrigerator-freezers and sold in normal distribution channels. Forty units were placed in residences for a one-year field test. Additional compressors were built so that a life test program could be performed. The results of the field test reveal a 27.0% improvement in energy consumption for the 18 ft/sup 3/ high-efficiency model and a 15.6% improvement in the 21 ft/sup 3/ improvement in the 21 ft/sup 3/ high-efficiency model as compared to the standard production unit.
- Research Organization:
- Kelvinator Compressor Co., Grand Rapids, MI (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 5640139
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/Sub-78-7229/4; ON: DE84005083
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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