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Experimental investigation of thermal performance of microchannel heat sinks with pin-fin structures fabricated via lithography method

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
Microchannel heat sinks (MCHSs) are compact cooling devices that play a crucial role in modern thermal management systems. They offer efficient heat transfer and are widely used in electronic cooling.
Nor Atiqah Zolpakar, Siti Nursyahirah Zahari, Mohd Izuan Amin Ishak, Mohd Aidil Safwan Abdul Aziz, Nurrizatul Atikha Rahmat, Siti Norsyahirah Awang   +5 more
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Performance evaluation of an IoT-based smart double-skin façade system for indoor thermal comfort improvement in summer based on field experiment findings

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
Double-skin façade (DSF) systems have emerged as a promising architectural strategy for improving thermal performance by reducing heating and cooling loads while enhancing occupant comfort.
Junyoung Lee, Dongsu Kim, Jongho Yoon, Ducjin Oh, Myunghwan Oh, Minjae Shin   +5 more
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A review on oil retention characteristics in evaporator and suction line of vapor compression system

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
This paper discusses the oil retention characteristics in the evaporator and suction line in a vapor compression system. Oil retention in the components can lead to reduced compressor efficiency and potential breakdowns.
Yoonho Chae, Youngsoo Chang
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Do ceiling fans in rooms help to reduce or disperse the transmission of breathing aerosols?

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
The main focus of this study is the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through virus-laden aerosols in enclosed spaces that utilize ceiling fans. The impact of an air circulation of ceiling fans on virus transmission is not clear.
Ata Nazari, Alireza Anvari, Saeed Hazrati Chakheirlou, Mohammadreza Abdoli Afnan   +3 more
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Experimental investigation of ice slurry viscosity

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration, 2023
This work attempted to conduct an experimental study which demonstrates the effect of the initial concentration of solute on the apparent viscosity of ice slurry in a horizontal circular pipe.
Souheila Mellari
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A review on thermochemical seasonal solar energy storage materials and modeling methods

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
In the current era, national and international energy strategies are increasingly focused on promoting the adoption of clean and sustainable energy sources.
Abdullah, M. Koushaeian, N. A. Shah, J. D. Chung   +3 more
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Design and analysis of thermoacoustic air source heat pump water heaters

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
Thermoacoustic air-to-water air source heat pumps (TAWASHP) are the eco-friendly, simple, compressor less, low cost and likely looking future substitute for the existing compressor-based heat pumps.
B. G. Prashantha, Yogendra Vasantrao Kuwar, G. S. V. L. Narasimham, S. Seetharamu, Devappa   +4 more
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Heat recovery optimization of a shell and tube bundle heat exchanger with continuous helical baffles for air ventilation systems

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
We report a numerical evaluation of the impact of continuous helical baffle on the heat recovery efficiency of counterflow tube bundle heat exchangers. The baffle inclination angle has been varied from $$11^{\circ }$$ 11 ∘ to $$22^{\circ }$$ 22 ∘ . Since
Md Ashfaqul Bari, Manuel Münsch, Bastian Schöneberger, Bernhard Schlagbauer, Andrea Alina Tiu, Andreas Wierschem   +5 more
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Performance study of building cooling system composed of photovoltaic panels, phase change material, and thermoelectric cooler: impact of its orientation

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
This paper presents an implementation of a cooling system within a room wall, combining a photovoltaic panel outside the wall, two layers of phase change material embedded in the wall, and a thermoelectric cooling (TEC) system inside the wall.
Hossam A. Ahmed, Sameh Nada, Hamdy Hassan   +2 more
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PMVd/PPDd model for predicting thermal comfort in air-conditioned buildings in hot and humid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
The model for predicting thermal comfort conditions established by Fanger remains widely used in scientific work, as a default means of in situ measurements.
Cyrille Brice Ze Ze, Léandre Nneme Nneme, Louis Monkam   +2 more
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