Jurnal Teknik Mesin Mechanical Xplore
Vol 3 No 2 (2023): Jurnal Teknik Mesin Mechanical Xplore (JTMMX)

An Energy Evaluation in a Vapor Compression Refrigeration System Utilizing R32 Refrigerant

Hasanudin Hasanudin (Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Wastu Kancana)
Ananda Duta Suhendar (Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Wastukancana)
Amri Abdulah (Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Wastukancana)
Renata Lintang Azizah (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Khoirudin (Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang)
Karyadi (Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang)
Murtalim (Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang)
Abduh Al Afgani (Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2022

Abstract

This article reports the results of a study into the efficiency of refrigeration systems. The efficiency of the refrigerant-based cooling system is a significant issue due to its connection to global warming. Vapour compression refrigeration (VCR) systems utilise the inverted Rankine cycle to provide cooling process. Existing systems are evaluated and controlled, and their efficacy is either maintained or improved. A VCR device explores evaporator load variations at five different rpm levels as test equipment for measuring the performance coefficient of R32 refrigerant. A 365-watt compressor drives the VCR system. R32 is a more eco-friendly alternative to R22 as a refrigerant. Interpolation and extrapolation were utilized and adapted to convert the system's experimental enthalpy value to total performance. Genetron was chosen to evaluate enthalpy alongside other factors, such as VCR performance. Genetron properties was used to double-check the experiment's findings. The highest CoP was found and evaluated at a speed of 400 rpm (1st level) with the result about 3.17. The lowest value for CoP was found and achieved at the maximum attainable rpm, which was 2.53. The association between CoP and fan speed is inversely proportional during evaporator loading. Genetron properties software validation results produced an average CoP value of less than 10% compared to experimental data. In addition, this work significantly contributes to the study of VCR performance through the development of test devices for the provided VCR system

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Journal Info

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JTMMX

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Subject

Automotive Engineering Control & Systems Engineering Energy Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mechanical Engineering

Description

Mechanical Xplore journal is published by the Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang, Karawang-West Java-Indonesia. Mechanical Xplore journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that mediates the dissemination of academicians, ...