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Performance evaluation of 3‐ton solar assisted hybrid refrigeration plant for sub‐zero operating temperatures
Author(s) -
Singhal A. K.,
Philip S. K.,
Patel S. R.,
Rao C. S.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.4440140305
Subject(s) - ton , refrigeration , zero (linguistics) , environmental science , nuclear engineering , engineering , mechanical engineering , biology , linguistics , philosophy , fishery
A 3‐ton solar assisted hybrid refrigeration plant for sub‐zero operating temperatures has been designed, developed and installed at the Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute for storing food materials such as fish, meat, butter and cheese. The system, based on a vapour absorption refrigeration cycle, has been designed to operate at a cold‐room temperature of – 18°C using steam at a temperature of 150°C. Its performance has been studied in various seasons both under loaded and no‐load conditions, and the results are discussed.