Research on Influence Factors of Cooling Tower Performance

2011 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
pp. 119-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Lei Wang ◽  
Zhe Tian ◽  
Kui Xing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Heat Dissipation ◽  
Cooling Tower ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Water Ratio

The cooling tower is often overlooked in the air conditioning system, but it impacts on the heat dissipation of system. This paper tests and researches the influence factors of cooling tower performance. First, we analyzed the cooling tower efficiency, cooling capacity and others of an actual air conditioning system. Then we studied the relationship between air/water ratio, inlet air quality and flow rate and the cooling tower performance. The results show that the air/water ratio have a linear relationship with the cooling tower efficiency, and the quality and the flow rate of inlet air have a greater impact on the cooling capacity and cooling water contrast method. This paper has an certain significance on the diagnosis and energy efficiency improvement of cooling towers.

Experimental Research on the Effect of Cross-Wind to Wet-Cooling Tower Performance

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 1412-1415
Author(s):  
Qing Yang Wang ◽  
Tian Yu Sun ◽  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Jian Xing Ren
Keyword(s):  
Wind Velocity ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Temperature Difference ◽  
Cooling Tower ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Water System ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Inlet Temperature ◽  
Circulating Water

Environmental cross-wind has a influence on cooling capacity of wet cooling tower to a great extent in power plant.The variation of circulating-water temperature difference (Δt) and cooling coefficient of efficiency(η) with cross-wind velocity, circulating water inlet temperature and flow rate, are shown under cross-wind conditions, compared with cases without wind. By using experimental platform of cooling water system based on 300MW thermal power unit,it is found that with cross-wind velocity increasing,cooling temperature difference and cooling efficiency decrease first then increase at the knee point when the velocity value is 0.8m/s. In addition, the correlation betweenΔt ,η and parameters,such as circulating-water inlet temperature and flow rate, is derived for cases with windless conditions.

Rechargeable Personal Air Conditioning Device

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilin Du ◽  
Jan Muehlbauer ◽  
Jiazhen Ling ◽  
Vikrant Aute ◽  
Yunho Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Vapor Compression ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
System A ◽  
Single Person ◽  
Vapor Compression Cycle ◽  
Compression Cycle

A rechargeable personal air-conditioning (RPAC) device was developed to provide an improved thermal comfort level for individuals in inadequately cooled environments. This device is a battery powered air-conditioning system with the phase change material (PCM) for heat storage. The condenser heat is stored in the PCM during the cooling operation and is discharged while the battery is charged by using the vapor compression cycle as a thermosiphon loop. The conditioned air is discharged towards a single person through adjustable nozzle. The main focus of the current research was on the development of the cooling system. A 100 W cooling capacity prototype was designed, built, and tested. The cooling capacity of the vapor compression cycle measured was 165.6 W. The PCM was recharged in nearly 8 hours under thermosiphon mode. When this device is used in the controlled built environment, the thermostat setting can be increased so that building air conditioning energy can be saved by about 5–10%.

DESIGN OF THE CABIN CONDITIONING SYSTEM OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.I. Babenkov ◽  
◽  
A.I. Ozersky ◽  
V.V. Romanov ◽  
G.A Galka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Agricultural Machine ◽  
Hard Currency

The article is devoted to the issue of designing an air conditioning system (SСA) of the cabin of an agricultural machine to create comfortable conditions and ensure good health of the driver. The methodology for determining heat inflows and moisture inflows into the cabin is shown. The required cooling capacity of hard currency is calculated using the i-d diagram.

Efficient Replacement of Centrifugal With Absorption Chillers Upgrading the Heat Transfer of the Cooling Tower

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. D. Rogdakis ◽  
V. D. Papaefthimiou
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Cooling Tower ◽  
Water Flow Rate ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Double Effect ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Cooling Power ◽  
Absorption Chiller ◽  
Absorption Chillers ◽  
Cooling Water Flow Rate

Abstract It is a general trend today, the old centrifugal machines to be replaced by new absorption machines. The mass flow rate of the cooling water in the centrifugal machines is normally 30% less than that in the two-stage absorption chiller for the same refrigerating capacity. Some absorption chillers manufacturers have updated and improved the double-effect technology increasing the cooling water temperature difference from the typical value of 5.5°C to 7.4°C and reducing the cooling water flow rate by about 30%. Using such a modern double effect absorption unit to replace a centrifugal chiller the same cooling water circuit can be used and the total cost of the retrofit is minimized. In this case a new flow pattern of the cooling tower is developed, and in this paper the design of a new tower fill is predicted taking into account the new factors characterizing the operating conditions and the required performance of the tower. As an example, the operational curves of a modified cooling tower (1500 KW cooling power) used by a 240 RT double-effect absorption chiller are presented.

Experimental Investigation of a Pilot Compression Chiller With Alternatives Refrigerants R401a and R134a

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Fatouh
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Mass Flow Rate ◽  
Mass Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Water Mass ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Inlet Temperature ◽  
Chilled Water ◽  
Water Mass Flow Rate

This paper reports the results of an experimental investigation on a pilot compression chiller (4 kW cooling capacity) working with R401a and R134a as R12 alternatives. Experiments are conducted on a single-stage vapor compression refrigeration system using water as a secondary working fluid through both evaporator and condenser. Influences of cooling water mass flow rate (170–1900 kg/h), cooling water inlet temperature (27–43°C) and chilled water mass flow rate (240–1150 kg/h) on performance characteristics of chillers are evaluated for R401a, R134a and R12. Increasing cooling water mass flow rate or decreasing its inlet temperature causes the operating pressures and electric input power to reduce while the cooling capacity and coefficient of performance (COP) to increase. Pressure ratio is inversely proportional while actual loads and COP are directly proportional to chilled water mass flow rate. The effect of cooling water inlet temperature, on the system performance, is more significant than the effects of cooling and chilled water mass flow rates. Comparison between R12, R134a and R401a under identical operating conditions revealed that R401a can be used as a drop-in refrigerant to replace R12 in water-cooled chillers.

scholarly journals Effect of cooling water loop on the thermal performance of air conditioning system

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 100518
Author(s):  
A. Siricharoenpanich ◽  
S. Wiriyasart ◽  
R. Prurapark ◽  
P. Naphon
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Air Conditioning System

scholarly journals Experimental and Theoretical Study on the Cooling Performance of a CO2 Mobile Air Conditioning System

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1927 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dandong Wang ◽  
Binbin Yu ◽  
Junye Shi ◽  
Jiangping Chen
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Cooling Performance ◽  
System A ◽  
Hfc 134A ◽  
Expansion Valve ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Compressor Efficiency

CO2 (GWP = 1) is considered as a promising natural alternative refrigerant to HFC-134a in mobile air conditioning (MAC) applications. The objective of this study is to investigate the cooling performance characteristics of a CO2 MAC system. A prototype CO2 MAC system, consisting of a CO2 electrical compressor, CO2 parallel flow microchannel heat exchangers, and an electrical expansion valve, was developed and tested. Factor analysis experiments were conducted to reveal the effect of outdoor temperature on the cooling performance of this CO2 MAC system. Compared with a conventional R134a MAC system, the prototype CO2 MAC system achieved comparable cooling capacity, but had COP reductions of 26% and 10% at 27 °C and 45 °C outdoor conditions, respectively. In addition, based on refrigerant properties, theoretical cycle analysis was done to reveal the impact of evaporator, gas cooler and compressor, on the system cooling performance. It is concluded that the increase of overall compressor efficiency or the decrease of gas cooler approaching temperature could greatly improve the COP of this CO2 MAC system.

scholarly journals Thermal Performance Analysis of Low-GWP Refrigerants in Automotive Air-Conditioning System

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousuf Alhendal ◽  
Abdalla Gomaa ◽  
Gamal Bedair ◽  
Abdulrahim Kalendar
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Coefficient Of Performance ◽  
Exergy Destruction ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Capacity Coefficient ◽  
Automotive Air Conditioning ◽  
Automotive Air Conditioning System ◽  
Compressor Power ◽  
Low Global Warming Potential

The energy and exergy of low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants were investigated experimentally and theoretically. Refrigerants with a modest GWP100 of  ≤ 150 can be sufficient for bringing down emissions which were concerned for the automotive air-conditioning system. Three types of low-GWP refrigerants, R152a, R1234yf, and R1234ze(E), were examined with particular reference to the current high-GWP of R134a. The effect of different evaporating and condensing temperatures in addition to compressor speed was considered. The purpose was to bring a clear view of the performance characteristics of possible environment friendly alternatives of R134a. The analysis was carried out with compressor power, cooling capacity, coefficient of performance, exergy destruction, and exergy efficiency. It was noted that the total exergy destruction of R1234yf was reduced by 15% compared to that of R134a. The refrigerant R1234ze(E) has the highest energetic and exergetic performance compared with the other investigated refrigerants.

Overall Optimization and Exergy Analysis of an Air Conditioning System Using a Series-Series Counterflow Arrangement of Water Chillers

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (04) ◽  
pp. 1950034 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Minh Phu
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Exergy Analysis ◽  
Cooling Tower ◽  
Exergy Efficiency ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
In Series ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Compressor Power ◽  
Cooling Coil ◽  
Optimal Set

When water chillers are arranged in series-series counterflow (SSCF), the compressor lift of each chiller is decreased in comparison with that of water chillers in parallel. This means that the compressor power of SSCF chillers is lower than that of parallel chillers. In this paper, models of the main components in an air conditioning system were developed and verified to predict the behaviors of the whole system with respect to SSCF chillers. The results showed that performance was maximized with three SSCF chillers when the system was operated with normal set points. The performance was further improved to 26% and decreased with the number of SSCF chillers when the system was operated with optimal set points. The SSCF chiller system also demonstrated higher exergy efficiency regardless of the number of SSCF chillers. The irreversibility of components in SSCF chillers was rather low. However, the irreversibility of the cooling tower and cooling coil was slightly higher and lower, respectively, than those in the parallel chiller system.

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