A thermodynamic analysis of a solar-powered jet refrigeration systemThe article describes and analyzes a method of using solar energy to drive a jet refrigeration system. A new technique is presented in the form of a performance nomogram combining the energy and momentum equations to determine the performance characteristics. A numerical example, using water as the working fluid, is given to illustrate the nomogram procedure. The resulting coefficient of performance was found comparable with other refrigeration systems such as the solar-absorption system or the solar-Rankine turbocompressor system.
Document ID
19800053808
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Lansing, F. L. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Chai, V. W. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)