Abstract: The capacity control of a vapor-compression refrigeration system is investigated for three different capacity control schemes. In a hot-gas by-pass control scheme, the refrigerant is by-passed ...

Abstract: A closed-form model for the second-law-based thermoeconomic optimization of a sensible heat storage system, in which the energy is stored in a large liquid bath from a hot-gas source, is ...

Abstract: An analytical model for the second-law-based thermoeconomic analysis and optimization of a sensible-heat-storage system is derived and discussed, in which the storage element is both heated and ...

Abstract: Thermoeconomics is defined as attaching monetary values to heat exchanger conductances of a given plant. In this study, optimum allocation of heat transfer inventory for heat exchangers in a ...

Abstract: Relative to solar water heaters, solar air heaters have received relatively little investigation and have resulted in few commercial products. However, in the context of a humidification-dehumidification ...

Abstract: Thermally conductive composites as compared to metals have reduced density, decreased oxidation, and improved chemical resistance, as well as adjustable properties to fit a given application. ...

Abstract: In a refinery distillation plant, there are many components of interest to be analyzed thermodynamically, e.g., the crude oil heating furnace, the distillation column and a network of heat ...

Abstract: Seawater cooling towers have been used since the 1970s in power generation and other industries, so as to reduce the consumption of freshwater. The salts in seawater are known to create a ...