Experimental research on the influence of the air humidity conditions in an air conditioning system
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2013-09-01
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Sobrinho, Pedro Magalhães [UNESP]
Tuna, Celso Eduardo [UNESP]
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The factors that have influence on the energy consumption of a small air conditioning system that are worth mentioning are the efficiencies of the compressor, evaporator and condenser, the form that the refrigerant flow is controlled, the fan model used, and climatic conditions. Within the climate issue, an interesting factor is that the relative humidity when it comes to the effect that it causes, especially in the performance of the air condenser, which generally is not considered in the projects. This study aims to evaluate the influence of humidity on the coefficient of system performance (COP), seeking to quantify their influence when it happens. The tests were performed on a testing bench, mounted at the Laboratory for Energy Efficiency (LAMOTRIZ) UNESP-Campus Guaratinguetá. In the study, the wet bulb temperature was ranged, keeping the rotation of the scroll compressor with application of a frequency inverter in its best performance. The test bench is provided with a supervisory system of data collection that is also able to control all functions of the bench. In the results, there was a significant influence, particularly when comparing high humidity conditions with low humidity, noting that only over 65% relative humidity is that significant changes are observed in the COP of the system. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.
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Air conditioning, Energy efficiency, Refrigeration, Air humidity conditions, Airconditioning systems, Climatic conditions, Evaporator and condensers, Experimental research, Influence of humidity, Supervisory systems, Wet bulb temperature, Energy utilization, Scroll compressors
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Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, v. 49, p. 152-159.