Improving the performance of air conditioning unit by using a hybrid technique
Kayser Aziz Ameen1, Husam Abdulrasool Hasan1, Mustafa J Al-Dulaimi1
1Department of Air conditioning and Refrigeration, Al-Esraa University College, Baghdad, Iraq.
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|February 4, 2022
Summary
This study enhanced air conditioning unit performance using modified tubes and magnetic fields. Electric charging significantly boosted efficiency, with coil tubes showing the greatest performance increase.
Area of Science:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Energy Systems
Background:
- Traditional air conditioning systems face limitations in energy efficiency.
- Optimizing heat transfer and refrigerant properties is crucial for improving air conditioning performance.
- The impact of magnetic fields and novel tube designs on air conditioning efficiency requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design, fabricate, and evaluate an air conditioning unit modified with a magnetic field and different tube configurations.
- To experimentally investigate the effects of these modifications on refrigerant temperature and the coefficient of performance.
- To determine the potential for enhancing air conditioning system efficiency through these innovative approaches.
Main Methods:
- Development of a specialized test rig for evaluating the modified air conditioning unit.
- Replacement of standard straight tubes with finned bent tubes and coil finned tubes.
- Experimental measurement of refrigerant temperature and coefficient of performance under varying conditions.
- Introduction of electric charging to assess its impact on system performance.
Main Results:
- Modified tubes (bent and coil) and the application of a magnetic field significantly influenced air conditioning unit performance.
- Electric charging demonstrated a substantial positive effect on system efficiency.
- Performance enhancement reached 76% with bent tubes and 177% with coil tubes due to electric charging.
- Bent tubes increased refrigerant temperature by 50%-200%, while coil tubes increased it by 18%-190%.
Conclusions:
- The integration of magnetic fields and specifically designed tubes (bent and coil) offers a viable method for increasing refrigerant temperature in air conditioning systems.
- This approach provides a straightforward technical testing methodology for air conditioning units incorporating magnetic fields and varied tube designs.
- The developed method holds significant potential for enhancing the overall performance and energy efficiency of air conditioning units.
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