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Assessment of an integrated household refrigerator with an eutectic phase change material and a solar photovoltaic system

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    Abstract

    The use of phase change materials (PCMs) in domestic refrigerators decreases the cycling period of the compressor, which translate in an energy consumption decrease, and combining the use of the PCMs with the implementation of a solar photovoltaic system, grid energy consumption is expected to decrease even more. Two different eutectic PCMs were thermally characterized (PLUSICE E-10 and 19.5 wt. % NH4Cl), and a solar photovoltaic system was implemented. The main goal of the present work is to study the behavior of an integrated modified-evaporator of a household refrigerator with two eutectic PCMs using two different experimental tests, and to show how can the use of solar photovoltaic technology can help decrease domestic refrigerator energy consumption.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication12th IIR/IIF International Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, PCM 2018 - Proceedings
    EditorsSebastien Poncet
    PublisherInternational Institute of Refrigeration
    Pages309-317
    Number of pages9
    ISBN (Electronic)9782362150258
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2018
    Event12th IIR/IIF International Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, PCM 2018 - Orford, Canada
    Duration: 21 May 201823 May 2018

    Publication series

    NameRefrigeration Science and Technology
    Volume2018-May
    ISSN (Print)0151-1637

    Conference

    Conference12th IIR/IIF International Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, PCM 2018
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityOrford
    Period21/05/1823/05/18

    Bibliographical note

    Publisher Copyright:
    © 2018 International Institute of Refrigeration. All rights reserved.

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    Keywords

    • Domestic refrigeration
    • Eutectic phase change materials
    • Experimental tests
    • Modified evaporator
    • Solar photovoltaic system

    Types Minciencias

    • Scientific events with a public engagement component

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