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Computational fluid dynamic simulation of packed bed drying process: impact of particle properties, drying conditions, and lateral edge heating modes on drying kinetics

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
In this work, a two-dimensional computational fluid dynamic (CFD) model is developed to describe the drying process of a packed bed made of spherical particles.
Thi Thu Hang Tran, Kieu Hiep Le
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Experimental investigation to evaluate the impact of dimensional parameters of elliptical configured coil condenser on the performance of a vapour compression refrigeration system

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
The focus of this research is to experimentally explore the influence of elliptically configured coil (ECC) condenser dimensional parameters and working conditions on the coefficient of performance (COP) of vapour compression refrigeration systems (VCRS).
Savitha D C, Ranaprathap Reddy N, Nithesh Kumble Gokuldas, Shreekala N, G M Swamy, G Padmavathi, Mohd Hamid Hussain, Adem Abdirkadir Aden   +7 more
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Mitigating indoor overheating caused by commercial refrigerators: an experimental and simulation-based evaluation of a passive heat management dissipation approach

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
The increasing demand for space cooling poses a major challenge to energy systems and buildings, both residential and commercial applications. Cost-effective and easily deployable solutions are widely needed to tackle this challenge.
Aaron Gerlinger, Jan Cremers, Uli Jakob, Michael Strobel   +3 more
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Experimental analysis of temperature uniformity in a vertical smart-farm with radiant cooling panels

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
The vertical smart-farm, characterized by multi-layer cultivation structures, predominantly employs a convection cooling system to establish crop growth environments.
Hye-Jin Cho, Chang-Ho Jeong
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A comprehensive investigation of solar panel cleaning technologies A review study

Journal of Thermal Engineering
This article explores the evolution and importance of photovoltaic (PV) panels, spanning from their inception to contemporary variations, emphasizing their critical role in addressing global concerns regarding climate change and carbon emissions.
Mustafa Tahir AKKOYUNLU
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Theoretical and experimental study on pumping characteristics of low-GWP refrigerants in solar ejector cooling system

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
This study evaluates two low-global warming potential (low-GWP) refrigerants—R1233zd(E) and R1234ze(Z)—for use in solar ejector refrigeration systems. A steady-state thermodynamic model is developed to compare their performance with baseline R134a across
Zhao Cheng-ming, Wang Jia-bin, Fan Xiao-wei, Tian Guo-ji, Zheng Hui-fan   +4 more
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A recapitulation of solar dryers in realm - evaluating geometry modes thermal energy storage and app

Journal of Thermal Engineering
Waste of agricultural produce attributed poor post-harvest management practices. To resolve this problem now days solar drying system gained hegemony to preserve and process the agricultural produce.
Yogesh D. KOKATE
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An investigation on heat transfer characteristics in a thermosiphon desorber at sub-atmospheric pressure

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
In the air conditioning and refrigeration market, air conditioners using mechanical compressors have become very common, leading to a significant increase in electricity consumption and contributing to the power crisis that many countries are facing. The
Quoc Dung Trinh, Vu Tuan Anh, Thi Thu Ha Tran, Minh Thang Truong, Tuyet Mai Pham   +4 more
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A three-velocity three-temperature three-concentration description for MHD double-diffusive free con

Journal of Thermal Engineering
This work proposes a three-velocity three-temperature three-concentration (3V-3T-3C) model to describe the momentum, energy, and mass transfer in the macro-pores, meso-pores, and micro-pores in a tridisperse porous medium (TDPM), in the attendance of ...
Iman ZAHMATKESH
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Performance analysis of a Brayton Barocaloric refrigeration cycle using (C9H19NH3)2CuBr4 as refrigerant

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
Barocaloric materials promise eco-friendly alternatives to vapour compression in refrigeration, with (C9H19NH3)2CuBr4 being a focus of this study. It is a highly promising barocaloric refrigerant due to the 0.4 K hysteresis temperature and operational ...
Pravinth Balthazar, Mohammad S. Islam, Nick S. Bennett   +2 more
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