Evaluation of Combined Thermal‒Mechanical Compression Systems: A Review for Energy Efficient Sustainable Cooling

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Kilic M.

SUSTAINABILITY, cilt.14, sa.21, ss.13724, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14 Sayı: 21
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3390/su142113724
  • Dergi Adı: SUSTAINABILITY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Aerospace Database, CAB Abstracts, Communication Abstracts, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Geobase, INSPEC, Metadex, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.13724
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: absorption, adsorption, combined cooling system, energy efficiency, sustainability, AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM, CASCADED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, ADSORPTION WORKING PAIRS, VAPOR-COMPRESSION, HYBRID REFRIGERATION, PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, THERMOECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION, THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS, EXERGY ANALYSIS, WASTE HEAT
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The aim of this study is to assess the state-of-the-art situation of mechanical compressors with thermal compressor systems in combined cooling systems and their ability to provide the required cooling effects with lower energy consumption than traditional cooling systems. The integrated systems have various advantages such as a broad temperature range, low energy consumption, and more flexibility in operating conditions. A comprehensive review of thermal–mechanical combined cooling systems is presented in terms of its principles, applications, different configurations, and various heat source systems. Two types of thermal compressor systems are included in this study. The first one is the absorption system that uses a liquid–vapor working pair in its thermodynamic cycle. Additionally, the second type is the adsorption system that utilizes a solid–vapor working pair in its thermodynamic cycle. It is concluded that continuing technological innovations are vital for sustainable cooling. Technological developments can lead to cooling that is both inexpensive and energy-efficient.